(Revised from an earlier posting.)

This being an internet site that promotes a Reality TV star, Melinda Doolittle from the 2007 American Idol, we want to take a moment and acknowledge that American Pop Culture lost 3 Icons this week whose careers began or blossomed in the 1970's: on June 23 Ed McMahon of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Star Search and Publisher's Clearinghouse Prize Patrol and the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon (among others); and on June 25 both Farrah Fawcett of the Charlie's Angels tv show, stage and film and Michael Jackson of The Jackson 5, the Jacksons and finally himself as a solo star. They are icons not because they were at the right place or the right time, but because they all started trends and made marks in the culture that many aspire to reach even in this new century.


Ed McMahon: for being the role model for talk show announcers, host sidekicks, spokespersons and old-school tv host. Known as the most famous 2nd Banana ever, Ed McMahon maintained a dignity and a polish that is missing from many on-air personalities today. His hosting style displayed on Star Search is echoed in American Idol's Ryan Seacrest and his tireless efforts as another 2nd Banana with Jerry Lewis' Labor Day Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy was an example of his legendary selflessness.


Farrah: for the ensemble actress-turned modern-day pinup girl-turned serious actress-turned legend. Farrah's hairstyles were imitated by fans and celebrities alike; but it was her fighting spirit that we will remember most, along with her humble Texas-raised persona that was never fully covered over by her Hollywood glamour.



Michael: for his ability to embody at a young age the greatest qualities of legends such as James Brown and Sammy Davis, Jr. and for changing the newborn art form of music videos from promotional throwaways into short films worthy of a Hollywood-style premier. In fact, Michael's videos often premiered on the network-that-Michael's-videos-built: MTV. Many American Idol contestants named Michael as their biggest inspiration for pop stardom. Michael's impact on music and his collaborations with artists and celebrities had not been seen nor heard since the likes of Ray Charles and Frank Sinatra. He drew his inspiration from all over the world and transcended his humble Gary, Indiana roots to become a citizen of the world.

Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. I saw on twitter where someone tweeted (please forgive the paraphrasing): 'Ed McMahon is announcing that tonight's guests will be Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson.' Wow.

We should all be so loved in our own lives.

Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones.

More here:
Ed McMahon http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31508857/
Farrah http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30072275/ns ... lebrities/
Michael http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31552029/ns ... ment-music

Get the latest Tour Info here:
http://melindadoolittle.com/index.htm?id=15808

And they said it wouldn't last! LOL

Do you know what today is? It's our anniversary!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OruOmP3Y ... re=related

It's very clear, our luv is here to stay...
Well, here we are - one year later - fans of 2007 American Idol Finalist Melinda Doolittle. Some of us met in the American Idol web site Forum discussions, some on other Idol discussion boards, some on the MelindaFan website created by Tyler Graves, some through both Melinda's MySpace and the MelindaFan Myspace; others joined from reading comments supporting Our Girl posted throughout cyberspace and others from invitations sent to various bloggers and media outlets.

Not for a year, but ever and a day!
*The symbol for the First Anniversary is paper. A modern gift idea is a clock and the colors are gold or yellow. For the Street Team that means it is 'time' for another newsletter/flyer handout otherwise known as a Leaflet Detail to get the word out and keep the word out that Melinda's debut CD is in stores and available online for purchase; so that by the end of this year Coming Back To You can be certified Gold!!

The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know may just be passing fancies and in time may go; but, oh, my dear, our luv is here to stay!
Next, the Street Team will begin holding Listening Parties for family, friends (and friends of friends). It's only natural since Coming Back To You is a party from Track 1 straight through to the end and it deserves to be showcased properly.

Together we're going a long long way.
Another way to promote Melinda is through a Public Display of Street Team (PDST). Wear your MD Street Team tee shirts or use your mugs in public and you can promote Melinda and raise awareness for Malaria No More at the same time! At Mohegan Sun, Teamer/Backup Kimmy46 literally took the shirt off of her back and gave it to an inquisitive Melinda-fan on the spot - now that's a PDST!!

In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble - they're only made of clay;
But our luv is here to stay!

Happy Anniversary, Street Teamers! We LUV you, Melinda!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRp3BmOJkA8

Both videos are used to highlight the old-school/new school heart-and-soul of Melinda Doolittle.


*Source: http://marriage.about.com/od/1stwedding ... 1anniv.htm

This is the best time to be a Street Teamer because Melinda has begun to tour again in support of her debut CD, Coming Back To You...

Melinda at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut

...at Borders Columbus Circle/NYC

...at Borders in Queens


and we can get within hugging-distance once again!!!




Through the Special Teams (E-mail Squad, Melinda-news-we-can-use, Leaflet Detail, Vendor Squad and Vid Squad), we can be more effective working together than we can be alone: requesting (not spamming) Melinda's music from radio stations where we live; contacting media when Melinda makes appearances in our area and lots more. Most promotions will cost you only an investment of your time: set up an e-mail group so you can copy-and-paste a press release that we post for you, comment on web page articles or keep updated at http://www.melindadoolittle.com so when asked 'what's going on with Melinda?' you will have the latest news.

Join us now and be a part of music history!

In partnership with Malaria No More, we have a new Street Team tee shirt and a brand new 20-ounce ceramic mug for sale. Both items cost $10 each and carry the new MD Street Team logo (red lettering only for web site posting)

and the MNM logo (red lettering only for web site posting)

The tee shirts will have the MDST logo and url across the front and the MNM logo on the back. $1 from the sale of each mug and $2 from the sale of each tee shirt will be donated to MNM. This will be an ongoing fund raiser; and in addition there is a banner for MalariaNoMore on our Home Page for direct contributions and more ways to help.

There is a minimum number of mugs and tee shirts that we must order. We will place the orders on the 15th of each month, so you can expect to receive your mugs/tee shirts by the last day of each month, if not before. Send an e-mail with your tee shirt size preference, number of mugs, etc. to: streetteam@mdstreetteam.com You can pay either of 2 ways:

1) PayPal: xlr8r@hawaii.rr.com put in subject line - MDST mugs/tee shirts

or

2) Send a US Postal Money Order payable to Norma Cabato (Nani) along with your name and mailing address to: MD Street Team, PO Box 22089, Newark, New Jersey 07101. PLEASE DO NOT SEND CASH THROUGH THE MAIL.

You will earn 100 PDST (Public Display of Street Team) points when you wear/use these items in public (sorry your home does not count!), take a photo of yourself wearing/using it and upload it to claim your points. Order yours today!