Michael Orland, American Idol Arranger: FRIEND FRIDAY #44

June 25th, 2009 | by admin |


► SamHarris.com Sam meets with long-time friend, Michael Orland and exclaim kismet via Mary Poppins. After a brief tour of the home, and Sam attempting to play the “Big” pool piano, they sit to discuss the origins of Worcester, Forbidden Broadway and turning “Bad Seed” into a Ruthless musical. We learn about their mutual Golden Girls friendships with the late Estelle Getty and now, Bea Arhur. Michael tells us how he became involved with American Idol in it’s premiere season, now in season 8 …

  1. 25 Responses to “Michael Orland, American Idol Arranger: FRIEND FRIDAY #44”

  2. By Nobbyboy2 on Jun 27, 2009 | Reply

    Had to watch this 3 times! So funny!

  3. By jrmandrial on Jun 28, 2009 | Reply

    aloha!

    i’m a new fan to your vlog. and i LOVE it! long story short: i stumbled upon your star search performance here, and i couldn’t believe it. i sooooo remember watching you win that contest AND getting your first album. it was with great pleasure and surprise that i found you here on youtube.

    i am recovering from knee surgery and have been watching all of your posts. add me to the VLOG people.

    do you ever come to hawaii?

  4. By quester36 on Jun 30, 2009 | Reply

    SAMMY, you NEED TO RECORD Rainbows!!!! That was GREAT !!!!!!!!

  5. By HotHotPastrami on Jul 3, 2009 | Reply

    I LOVE (!!!) the two of you together!!! What a wonderful juicy being Michael is! I love his lips… And his mom! Another WONDERFUL interview! Sam, you are a JOY!!!!

  6. By SamHarrisCOM on Jul 5, 2009 | Reply

    Sam is on Tyra Banks Show on May 7th!
    tinyurl . com /SamOnTyra1
    tinyurl . com /SamOnTyra2

  7. By regamom3 on Jul 6, 2009 | Reply

    Sam, thank you for posting such interesting and fun interviews. I’m always amazed at how many people you know in the industry. I love watching your friend Friday’s. Have a wonderful week !!!

  8. By angieros on Jul 7, 2009 | Reply

    Hi Sam! What a great vlog…so cute together hehe Great to see you back Sam…vloggin again. THANK YOU sooo much for the hello on Mindy’s cam..you gave me goosebumps! Of course you too Todd!
    What a show, what performers you both are…now get your butts down here to Florida so I can see you in person!
    Lots of Love,
    Angie (your gal in Florida)

  9. By stevenwishnoff on Jul 8, 2009 | Reply

    OMG you two MUST do the same exact interview as LIza and Lainie!!!! ROTFL, oh wait, you just did. HAHAHAHAHA I LOVE YOU GUYS

  10. By ccm800 on Jul 8, 2009 | Reply

    HEY When is Sam Hais going to mentor on idol?????

  11. By ccm800 on Jul 12, 2009 | Reply

    absolutely heartwarming

  12. By susanlawrence56 on Jul 13, 2009 | Reply

    I sooo agree w/ Nobby!!! I feel like it was yesterday, when I was waiting anxiously for the next week’s star search. Sam, you took my breath away!!! Two years ago, I finally got to see you in person with the Boston Pops and you still take my breath away!!!
    I’ve often wondered why American Idol hasn’t tapped you as a mentor.
    This season of American Idol has been wonderful because of Adam. I’m sure he’ll have an amazing career no matter what happens!

  13. By artemismagna on Jul 13, 2009 | Reply

    Mary Poppins was the first movie that I ever saw too!!!!
    Michael Orland I LOVE YOU!!!! It was great to be able to hear your mother on the phone. I think that you are the best accompanist ever. And, the two of you together are so fun!!!

  14. By Kjazzinphx on Jul 14, 2009 | Reply

    Mary Poppins was the first movie I ever saw. To Sir With Love was the first movie I ever saw that I paid for with my own money.

  15. By midtownjohn on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply

    Awesome Friend Friday. It is so cool to get a “Behind the Scenes” look at American Idol and meet a guy who is so passionate about music. Michael is definitely following his dream.

  16. By newhampshirefree on Jul 17, 2009 | Reply

    Oh my. I could have sat here for hours watching the two of you. I can’t figure out who’s more adorable.

    We need to do lunch.

    Perhaps someday it shall happen and we can make a sandwich, the three of us.

    ♥

  17. By MidgeDog on Jul 20, 2009 | Reply

    That was a great Vlog Sam! You have so many talented and interesting friends, that it’s fascinating to watch you interview them. The song at the end was beautiful!

  18. By nancywg09 on Jul 20, 2009 | Reply

    Because of Adam, now I am introduced to another great singer Sam Harris. Love Sam Harris! Love Michael Orland too!

  19. By 1DRock37167 on Jul 23, 2009 | Reply

    Ive seen all of the episodes with Todd, I was thinking of him more as a sidekick:-)

  20. By grillgirll on Jul 25, 2009 | Reply

    1DRock -
    Yeah, except for Todd and Sam’s chemistry is pretty amazing too. Watch some of the vlogs with Todd. Hysterical. They are like brothers. And the music they make. Well…

  21. By mwolfe3508 on Jul 27, 2009 | Reply

    Sam, (or Sam’s Web Guy!) I love these, please keep it up, this is so enjoyable and funny and interesting. I cracked up when they called Michael ’s mother!!. So funny. Thank you for bringing a little humor into my day.

    ~B

  22. By edgyguy1426 on Jul 30, 2009 | Reply

    I love when Michael hits the ‘Blue Steel’ pose and then you follow.

  23. By 1DRock37167 on Aug 1, 2009 | Reply

    Fun! What chemistry the two of you have. Could Michael be your musical director when the talk show becomes a reality?

  24. By doucedeuce on Aug 2, 2009 | Reply

    Wow! What a delight to watch. “You take the “o” outa country”….LOL!

  25. By byelove3 on Aug 3, 2009 | Reply

    I love that Sam! thanks for that interesting fun interview!

  26. By smilintoday on Aug 6, 2009 | Reply

    thanks!
    is it available to download/purchase?

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