A packed house at the Branson Centennial Museum heard the story of how a legendary entertainer came to love the city of Branson and why he’s so dedicated to the city’s mission of serving veterans.
Tony Orlando was the featured guest of the museum’s monthly talk series on Tuesday, Nov. 12, sharing antidotes related to his classic song “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree,” and the worldwide lasting impact of the song. He also shared why the song led to his dedication to America’s veterans, and why it ties him so closely to Branson.
It began with a phone call from a man entertainment legends would call an entertainment icon, Bob Hope.
The full article is available at bransontrilakesnews.com.
(Story by Jason Wert, bransontrilakesnews.com)
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