When I was a little girl, my dad beat the hell out of me. My husband's family took me to a Donny Osmond concert. I went to get an autograph and he asked why I was so bruised. I cried and told him that his music makes the pain go away and how much I luv his purple socks. I showed him mine and he took off his socks and gave them to me and said,"when ur sad, hug them and know I'm with u and ur worth something". He also signed a picture and the socks for me. To this day, I still look at them with luv. When he got married, I didn't abandon him cuz I was happy he found luv. There's no better famous person, who is a role model to young kids especially in the mid to late 70's, than Donny Osmond. He saved my life that day cuz I was not in a good place. I thought well if I'm being beaten than maybe I shouldn't have been born and maybe I should end my life cuz obviously it's not worth much if my dad is beating me all the time. I was 12 yrs old at the time and HE SAVED MY LIFE BY NOTICING MY INJURIES AND GIVING ME HOPE... That's a great person, a gift, a blessing! So thank u Mr. Osmond for that and so much more!

Thank you Drew for giving him space to talk...and not talking over him or interrupting him! What a classy interview!

If more men were like Donny Osmond, the world would be a much better place. ❤

What he said about his wife being #1 is so profound for an entertainer. He is definitely a great role model and has over 40 years of marriage that proves it works.

Hats off to Donny for being comfortable enough to open up and talk about his 'dark years'. Again Drew gives that safe space and her empathy and humbleness at the beginning is SO heart-warming, Just a wonderfully sweet and insightful interview.

Donny Osmond is such a fascinating person. I got to learn a lot about him by researching him through various interviews since I had wanted to surprise my mother with a meet and greet pass with Donny- her lifelong crush. I needed to make sure he was a decent guy before she could potentially have her heart broken by meeting some jerk, and I came to find out that he is the absolute best. And when we met him he was the kindest, most genuine human being I have EVER met, let alone a celebrity. I wish him all the best. At age 28, I’m now a life long fan.

What a man! This is the first time I’ve heard him talk about his dark years. Drew is such an amazing host; she has a way of making her guests feel so comfortable and at ease, her emotional intelligence is off the charts. Donny was absolutely right when he told her how great her show is at the beginning of the video.

"Give me the strength to play these cards and make something of my life" so good!

When he casually said that he just released his 65th album my mouth DROPPED. 🤯

I just saw Donny on his birthday at the London Palladium and the love that he got when he walked onstage and we all sang Happy Birthday to him. He was choked. I went with my son and he got to see the man I have loved since I was 11 and I'm 61 next week. I never gave up on him, even in those empty years I kept faith with him and tried to keep track in the UK of what he was doing. I've never met him, I met his wife and mum in the audience once many years ago, but if I did I'd just say thank you for all the happiness you have given me in my life.

donny just proves what an intelligent, thoughtful, insightful, talented person hes grown to be.

Donny’s wisdom is exactly what I needed to hear today & in this moment. I’ve always liked him but after this interview, I like him more!

He's remained astonishingly grounded , such a nice guy .

I can't imagine the pain Donny was feeling in the 80's. He lives for his career (and his faith).

Love this man. His honesty, the 43 year marriage. So many good things about him. 65th album?? Wowsa! Keep on going Donnie. We love you!

So humble, I've always adored him.

Drew has been through a lot in her life. She was exposed to so much garbage and not taken care of as a child. I am so impressed with the kind, smart and living woman she has become. She is besutiful inside and out. Donny was right about what he said to her. Great episode here.

I am in my 50s. For those three years, The Donny & Marie Show was THE most important thing in my little kid life. I put my cassette recorder next to the black & white TV and recorded the audio of every episode, then would listen to them back over and over. Good times!

It's incredible to hear a man voice how he feels about the events in his life and his order of priorities. ❤❤❤😊🥰❤❤❤‼️

he is such a down to earth real guy --- who doesn't love Donny

Drew is the best host out there. Her willingness to give people the platform to actually speak, instead of always having their own itinerary is so refreshing. Many of these celebs, need to talk, whether it be about good times, or the bad. Maybe they need to clear the air about something, and this show is the best platform for that. She's awesome and obviously so many people love Drew.

This Man Is A real Singer No auto Tune machine no Effect Just His Voice and Talent He deserve to Be the Best and He is the Best.

Not all Donny's fans abandoned him. I spent those years he talked about listening to his recordings and waiting for something new. Soldier of Love was redemption for his fans as well as him. He survived all that because his family raised him in the right path, and he didn;t stray from his faith or the family who were there for him. Great interview.

Donny . . . respect. That's all I gotta say brother. I admire how he stayed grounded and stayed strong so this business wouldn't eat him up alive, like it's done to so many child stars like him. He had career lows, yes, but you have to give him props for being strong enough to get through them.

Such a breath of fresh air this show. I was a kid in the 70s...Cher, Donny and Marie were my go to shows.❤️♥️❤️🥳🤩

This is why the Osmonds feel like a family you know and grew up with because of their ability to stay grounded, kind and being appreciative.

Donny is an inspiration - especially when he talked about needing to have balance.

To me, he is a hero!!! Love that man for who he has become. I remember in the 5th and 6th grade, the Osmonds and the Jacksons were 2 of the greatest groups of those times!

I loved him growing up; had posters of him in my bedroom. I love him even more now that he is showing all of us that even he goes thru a dark night of the soul.

I agree! Amazing interview!!! Drew asked a question and allowed Donny to speak until he finished before she asked another question!! How refreshing!!!👏👏👏👏👏

Donny was also amazing on the “Masked Singer”, what a performer!

About time he gets respect he deserves.!

I never stopped liking Donny and Marie Osmand. The had their own careers but family was always the most important to them. Love them more for that 💗🙏🥰

Met him a few years ago. He was very kind and sweet. Just what you would expect.

I’ve always loved Donny Osmond. I saw him in Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat many years ago and loved him. I will always be a fan 💕

Love this interview Donny so honest and open and love the blue jacket great color on you

That's why we love Donny and the Osmonds! Saw them years ago-like 50 years ago! It was great.

Donny is a legend! He did a great interview with drew. I was a kid in the 80s. And I remember the 80s wasn't kind to alot of the stars from the 70s .alot didn't start bouncing back until the 90s. Because nostalgia for the 70s came back in the 90s. Am glad to hear don is doing better now.👍👍🙏🍻

I was in love with Donny Osmond for a minute when I was 9. He’s an American Treasure & so heartfelt.

Donny is so fantastic in everything he does. And it is because he works so hard at it.

Drew, this was an absolutely beautiful and profound, so open, honest and real interview with Donny Osmond. Thank You Drew and Donny. You have both touched my laugh. Standing Ovations for each of you!!

how could you not love Donny?

Donny osmond always had a beautiful voice

I had the pleasure of meeting Donny and Marie in private just a few years ago. You couldn't expect two nicer down to earth people. I felt as if I had known them for years..love them!

Really respect when someone like Donny Osmond opens up and shares his very personal experiences...

I am so sorry to hear how fans acted when he got married. I was so happy for him and Debbie. He was part of my pre-teen years so it was like a friend getting married.

My dad and step mom took us girls to see Donny and Marie when I was 8 years old in Ft. Worth. I'll never forget it! I'm 53 now and have nothing but love for Donny!

Doing the mundane keeps you grounded! He is right about balance!! His faith is amazing.

Thank you Drew, for having Donny Osmond on your show. He was dealt a raw hand from 79 to 89. Now he coming back to life. Bigger and bet than ever before. He is truly a wonderful entertainer, and human being.

He has very wise advice about life.

Love Donny. I have been a fan since I was a tiny girl watching Andy Williams. I never abandoned him, I missed his music for years. He is an amazing man who puts his family 1st. More men need to be like Donny. Debbie is a beautiful lady and person.

A few years ago donny sang "in my life" as a tribute to his wife on their anniversary. It is the single most beautiful version of that song I've ever heard.

Love him!!!

I'd forgotten how much the Tiger Beats etc always profiled the Osmonds and the Jacksons similarly during that time, w obviously Micheal and Donny as the featured singer - just how much they had in common at the time for a few years, career wise. Reminded me of the joint split screen posters of both families they would do and so on... Kudos to Donny for finding that grounding w his family and not becoming another casualty of his success.

You know he's right. Donny Osmond fans were nuts back in the 70's. I was always more of a David Cassidy fan, but my best friend and her sister were all about Donny Osmond, and they were DEVASTATED when he got married. Like I don't know what they thought, that he was going to marry them? I mean tears, and tossing their records. It was silly and stupid and yet it did happen.

Donny Osmond, the only poster I had on my wall growing up!! Still a star!!

In junior high I said I was going to marry Donny, but I learned that since I wasn’t Mormon I couldn’t 😢. Oh well many many years later I still live him (as well as my wonderful husband). Glad he found someone who he loves so much.

Love Drew & Love Donny!!!

Love Donny. Love Drew. Love Michael. Wish Mike was still here he so desperately needed to escape the circus that follows and controls him and he knew that. But couldn’t quite get the chance to escape the craziness. Miss him dearly.

And they called it puppy 💕 love 💗oh man for a man to say his wife is first is wonderful

Great interview and thank you Donny for your honesty and thank you Drew for making him feel safe to share it.

I've loved him since I was 5 years old. That makes 50 years!❤️❤️❤️

Drew, I LOVE this interview. Donny is so sincere and frank. It’s a gift. I loved their show! He’s a competitive beast, a singing & dancing (with the stars 🌟) 🕺🏻professional, churning them out! I’m so glad for Donny. Wise advice. True love, considering her feelings first. VERY mature and loving.

Great interview! He is the real deal! Really a class act! Love that family is his priority!!

Well said,Donny Osmond was my idol growing up,look at him now,so wise

Donny is such a nice, nice man!! 💕

Thanks for this thoughtful and insightful interview. I have loved Donny since 1970. He is a great entertainer, but even a greater man. He cares about people and he is very genuine.

He just seems like such a nice grounded guy. He was right because I believe Drew's show has since won an award...

Love Donny so much he is amazing, 💗💗

Thank You for the Happiness Drew and Donny.

I was in Branson Mo. years ago when Donny was performing at the Osmond Theatre. After the show, he and another guy came into the resturant accross the street to dine . My sisters and I were there and my heart was about to jump out of my chest just seeing him in person. My sisters urged me to go get a picture wirh him and an autograph, but I refused to intrude on his privacy. I love him and respect him too much.

Donny is a class act.

He’s the nicest guy - not the least bit arrogant. He used to come into the health food store I worked at and he’s at the counter and eat with the customers and they’d chat!

Donny is so incredible. His mentioning of Michael Jackson breaks my heart - I believe all the trouble he had is rooted in his father’s abuse. Donny’s family, and Debbie especially, no doubt saved Donny from the “child star curse”.

He made me cry. Yes God can give us strength when we need it. 🙏

3:55 "43 years married" a lot more than "Puppy Love" so blessed!

I would've never burned Donny's records. Especially now when his music means so much to me, to all of us watching this. And I believe what he said about the green light and his kids and grandkids, because the Osmonds always work together as a family where everybody had to say so before anybody did anyting. You're our best friend Donny.

Interview of the year award! With an added bonus--lifes lessons for happiness and staying grounded!

I grew up with this man. Literally my whole life he has been an influence. He is still one of the greatest entertainers. Thanks for having him on your show.

Have been a fan of Donny since I was a kid. Grew up watching him and Marie on their show. My first ever cassette tape was Donny and Marie. Fan for life!

Can hardly believe that Donny is 64 years old!!! He looks so young for his age!!! I love how Donny puts his family first. No wonder he’s been happily married for 43 years! So admirable! Drew is so sweet and always looks beautiful! Such a pleasant person.

I learned more about Donny in this interview, very meaningful as Drew said. ❤️

Bless Donny for opening up and telling his story to Drew! Fans can have a great impact or unfortunately an adverse impact as well!

You never ever see a guest be able to talk this long without being interrupted on Kelly Clarkson's show. Drew is a superb listener and a kind soul. Kelly could learn so much from her because it's hard to watch her show.

I saw Donny's show in October - it is great!

I love him so much I respect him so much We can only dream that find a man like him Thank u donny 💓 😘

The Donnie and Marie Show was one of the best variety shows in TV history.

What an incredible interview and an incredible artist like Donny Osmond! Amazing musician and inspiring person. Thank you Drew for this interview. Thank you Donny for all the beautiful years of music you have given us all. ❤😊🤗🥰🌹😉Your longtime fans

Amazing interview. She let him talk and he told about his life. It was perfect.

He is still one of my celebrity crushes!

He is a great man.

Very authentic down to earth guy. I respect him very much for his honesty

I loved Donny when I was young. When he got married I was surprised and happy for him.

This is awesome and incredible kudos to Drew having the safe space for Donny to be real and vulnerable.

Drew and Donny, two of my favorite humans and artists!🧡🧡

I really got alot out of hearing his honesty. Ty Donnie..helped me

I always respected Donnie, it was like he completely disappeared in the 80s. I had my own life turmoil so I've never been one to idolize stars/performers. It is good to see him living his best life. Yes the Osmond & Jackson kids did seem to have similar childhoods. I was young but could see it even then.

To be honest my heart broke when you married but I didn't burn anything, I cried and said she better be good to you! She was 💜

DONNY FOREVER!!!

Love Donny and all the Osmonds, Such Great People.. And Love Drew.. Such a Great Interview..