Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
NEW AUDIO FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP (for the week of January 29, 2012)
Here is this week's new homepage (by Allen) for the Yahoo version of The Judy Garland Experience.
Here also is a recap of this week's new audio files posted to the group. You may notice that everything posted this week comes from vintage radio, from all the 15 minute radio commercials promoting Judy's movies, to Joan Crawford playing an aging carnival dancer, to Ella Fitzgerald performing a live set exclusively for German radio, to Judy Garland and Shirley Bassey happily sharing a BBC broadcast and debuting their new singles, to, well, why don't you read below and see what all else there is.
Hopefully there will be something for everyone.
Remember, to access these audio files you need to be a member of the Yahoo group. Joining is free and easy, just click on the header of this post.
A JUDY MOMENT
With Harold Arlen at the piano, Judy Garland sings Over The Rainbow. Recorded at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, February 25, 1941.
A QUEEN AND A DAME
The 1964 BBC radio broadcast featuring Judy Garland and Shirley Bassey where Judy humorously takes credit for writing Shirley's big hit, Goldfinger. Also heard is Judy's new recording from Lionel Bart's (also present) hit show Maggie May.
A STAR IS BORN RADIO PROMO
Their own promo proclaims it as "The greatest picture ever made." So why'd they cut it? Greedy fools...
ANYTHING FOR A FRIEND
With an amiable and supportive Ken Carpenter there to assist her, a very pregnant Judy Garland steps in at the last minute to host Bing Crosby's radio show. Bing was at the side of his gravely ill wife, Dixie Lee. Program originally broadcast on October 30, 1952.
BABES IN ARMS RADIO PROMO
Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, and cast.
BING AND ROSIE #414
Another episode of Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney's daily radio show for CBS. Singer Giselle McKenzie pops up on the network feed to plug 4-way.This episode was originally broadcast on September 29, 1961.
DUET OF THE WEEK
A comedic medley from Judy and Bing.
ENCORE
This week Judy takes the honors and gives an encore from last weeks postings. From 1969.
EVERYBODY SING RADIO PROMO
Judy Garland and a host of others.
FOR ME AND MY GAL RADIO PROMO
With a special introduction (literally) from Judy Garland and Gene Kelly.
LADY ESTHER BLODGETT THEATER
Presents Joan Crawford as a carnival dancer stranded in a corrupt town in this 1950 radio adaptation of Flamingo Road.
LISTEN DARLING RADIO PROMO
Judy Garland and cast.
LITTLE NELLIE KELLY RADIO PROMO
George Murphy introduces Judy Garland.
LOVE FINDS ANDY HARDY RADIO PROMO
The MGM Orchestra and cast. Stand Ins vs Star Replicas. Hmmm, I wonder which one won?
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PIGSKIN PARADE RADIO PROMO
"I can sing. Wanna hear me?"
SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL
Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass jamming on German radio, 1976.
Where Judy Played
Spanky And Our Gang on the Ed Sullivan show.
WIZARD OF OZ RAQDIO PROMO
They knew they had something special
Sunday, January 29, 2012
PHOTO OF THE WEEK #5
David Price's PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Frances Langford, Mary Martin and Judy ... backstage at a benefit for Greek War Relief ... Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, February 25, 1941. During the program Judy sang "Over The Rainbow" with Harold Arlen at the piano.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
RELICS the ferragamos
FROM THE COLLECTION OF CHARLES TRIPLETT
Charles Triplett, longtime member and friend of The Judy Garland Experience, has consented to periodically share special items from his collection in a journal here on The Experience. His extensive collection includes vintage materials of all kinds -- most notably costumes and accessories from Judy's M-G-M films, wardrobe from her CBS-TV series, and her personal couture.. Charles is a careful preservationist, and does not publicly exhibit these items out of concern for their care and longevity. In this series we will have an unprecedented view into many of the rare and wonderful things he has collected.
Journal Entry #1: The Ferragamos
As I have said to my good and great friend, Tom Larro, many times - oh, how I wish I could go back to November of 1978 to attend the infamous JUDY GARLAND MEMORABILIA AND ART AUCTION. It made headlines even in my local small town North Carolina paper but at 18 with no money it was way out of my range. I did get the auction catalog which sold at the time for $25.
I was very intrigued with the wardrobe and shoes. There were a dozen couture items, several from THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW, and personal couture as well. There were nearly two dozen pair of Salvatore Ferragamo shoes. Even at that early age I knew that these shoes were made by the famous Italian shoe maker who had done custom made shoes for Jackie Kennedy, the Duchess of Windsor and Marilyn Monroe. These shoes were all custom made for each client and Judy had two dozen in a rainbow of colors. They were all listed as size 6 and half but were more like a US five and custom made to Miss Garland's very slim foot. All were pumps with a four inch spike heel.
Several years later in the mid 1980s I saw an ad in HOLLYWOOD STUDIO MAGAZINE advertising a pair of black pumps from the auction. I immediately wrote to the lady, Alice Garza, only to receive a note back saying they were sold.
Nearly 25 years later a pair of beautiful black silk-covered Ferragamos with ornament came up on the auction block. They were from the 1978 auction and had the original auction receipt, item # 113G. The bidding was furious, but I was able to win them. I had no idea until I received them that they were in fact the pair that were offered nearly 25 years before by the lady in HOLLYWOOD STUDIO MAGAZINE. Her name was on the receipt.
Judy's Ferragamos are one of the favorite items in my collection. I know of only three other pair in fans' hands and sometimes wonder where all those others are.
Until next time,
Charles
Friday, January 27, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
JUDY AND GENE
Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in a publicity photo for their 1942 film, For Me And My Gal.
Judy and Gene performing the song For Me And My Gal at a 1963 SHARE benefit.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
JOHN FRICKE AT Y92 MARCH 1, 2012
For those in the TriState area, John Fricke will offer a concise lecture about Judy's film career -- including clips -- in a one-time appearance at 12 noon on Thursday, March 1st.
Fricke is an author and historian and the recipient of two Emmy Awards and a Grammy nomination. He is the author of The Wizard of Oz: An Illustrated Compan-ion to the Timeless Movie Classic and four other books about Oz or Judy Garland.
The Wizard of Oz, A Star Is Born and Meet Me in St. Louis are some of the works leading Garland historian John Fricke focuses on as he tells the story —complete with select clips—of the legendary film career that bridged decades and crossed generations.
NAME OF TALK: Judy: A Legendary Film Career
TIME: 12 noon --> 1pm (45 minute talk followed by 15 minutes Q & A)
Book signing at 1pm
ADDRESS: 92YTribeca, 200 Hudson Street (at Canal)
This program is now up on the 92YTribeca website and tickets may be ordered there. Here is that link:
http://www.92y.org/Tribeca/Event/Judy-A-Legendary-Film-Career.aspx
CONTACTS: Debbie Himmelfarb, Director of Daytime Programs
212-413-8823
dhimmelfarb@92Y.org
Jourdan Abel, Daytime Program Coordinator
212-413-8824
jabel@92Y.org
Sunday, January 22, 2012
NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP (for the week of January 22, 2012)
A JUDY MOMENT
April 6, 1968. With just a piano accompanying her, and in front of a small audience at The Plaza, Judy effectively gets her message across.
BING AND ROSIE #413
This episode of the Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney show was originally broadcast on September 28, 1961.
COULDA SHOULDA WOULDA
Etta James sings one of the all time great torch ballads. One that strangely eluded Judy Garland. Maybe she didn't like it, too bad cause she sure coulda sung the hell out of it.
DUET OF THE WEEK
Bobby Troup and June Christy reunite on Bobby's 1968 television special and sing a song that was one of Troup's first compositions and one of Christy's first hits.
ENCORE
A few more moments with the great Etta James.
HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS
We had a request to repost the audio files of Judy's stint as the substitute host of the Merv Griffin show (which led to this week's mini theme of 1968). Appearing with Judy are Margaret Hamilton, Arthur Treacher, Moms Mabley, Van Johnson, Rex Reed , and The Ohio Express. Taped on December 23, 1968 for broadcast in January, 1969.
JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT
JFK Stadium, July 20, 1968. Judy's orchestra is augmented by members of the Count Basie group, and even the great Basie himself can't resist sitting in with Judy Garland. He joins the show for a medley with Judy midway through the concert.
JUDY'S GOT HER MOJO WORKING
At Judy's first appearance on the Merv Griffin show she showed up with a new song and created pandemonium. December, 1968.
MEDLEY STEW #3
Etta James sings a medley of her ballad classics.
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SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL
REMEMBERING ETTA JAMES. Ultra rare 1990 recording of Etta taking it to the streets, literally. Beale street to be exact. This outdoor concert was a gift to the good people of Memphis.
WHERE JUDY PLAYED
Barbra Streisand at Carnegie Hall, 1968
PHOTO OF THE WEEK #4
David Price's PHOTO OF THE WEEK
A happy Judy with Mickey in her Talk of the Town dressing room, January 27, 1969.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
All Aboard!
A Streetcar Named Experience.
June 11, 1967. Judy arrives in New York from Chicago. No, she didn't travel by streetcar, she flew in.
The streetcar Judy is on is a prop belonging to TWA airlines.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP (for the week of January 15, 2012)
Here is a recap of the audio files that were posted to the Yahoo version of The Judy Garland Experience™ earlier this morning. To access the files you must be a member of the Yahoo group. You can join by clicking on the header of this page or on any of the many homepage images at the bottom of this page.
Here is the rundown of this week's programming:
A JUDY MOMENT
This week's AJM is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King
ALTERNATE JUDY
Judy sings on an alternate take of The Joint Is Really Jumping Down At Carnegie Hall (1943). I don't know about y'all, but I think Judy sounds looser, more playful, and more adventurous here than in the take used in the movie (Thousands Cheer).
BiNG AND ROSIE #412
Another episode of Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney's daily radio show for CBS. Singer Frankie Laine pops up on the network feed to plug 4-way.This episode was originally broadcast on September 27, 1961.
COULDA SHOULDA WOULDA
One can only imagine the emotional intensity Judy Garland would have brought to this song. If given the chance it could have been her late 60's My Way or Is That All There Is. The folder contains a pretty dreadful version by Moms Mabley.
DUET OF THE WEEK
Marilyn Monroe and Frankie Vaughn (unreleased single/take). Oh those show folk!
ENCORE
This time Judy feels like swinging!
JUDY AND FRIENDS
Celebrate V.E. Day, May 8, 1945. Featuring Judy Garland, Loretta Young, Fulton Sheen, Dinah Shore, Johnny Mercer, Bing Crosby, and others. Original Armed Forces Radio broadcast.
JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT
At The Merriweather Post Pavillion, September 9, 1967. Also Featuring Lorna Luft and Joseph Luft.
LADY ESTHER BLODGETT THEATER
BARBARA STANWYCK and Stephen McNally star in the 1950's radio adaptation of THE LADY GAMBLES.
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REQUESTS AND RARITIES
Somebody from the FB page requested this ultra rare live track from 1957.
SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL
I REMEMBER PEG. Buddy Greco sings selections from the Peggy Lee songbook.
WHERE JUDY PLAYED
Marion Williams shakes things up at Carnegie Hall.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK #3
David Price's PHOTO OF THE WEEK
"In keeping with the theme of the new International Judy Garland Club DVD, a photo of Judy and Sid at the press conference held for Judy at Londonderry House in London (shortly before her opening at the Dominion Theatre), October 9, 1957. "
Saturday, January 14, 2012
RANDOM FACTOID #1
May 29, 1959: Judy Garland (with husband Sid Luft) arrives in Chicago for a week long engagement at the Civic Opera House. Then president of The Judy Garland Club, Albert Poland, saw three of the seven shows and remembers Judy as being in "Fantastic voice."
Friday, January 13, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
Sunday, January 8, 2012
NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP (for the week of January 8, 2012)
Here is a recap of the new audio files posted to the Yahoo version of The Judy Garland Experience. To access the files just join Yahoo by clicking on the header of this post. It's fast, easy, and free to do.
A JUDY MOMENT
Unreleased (and unpolished) gem from the November, 1964 Palladium sessions.
BING AND ROSIE #411
The Bing Crosby And Rosemary Clooney Show. Exactly as heard when first broadcast on September 26, 1961.
COULDA SHOULDA WOULDA
Lena Horne interprets this song with bite and sexual longing. One can only imagine the sweet and plaintive reading Judy/Betsy/Polly would have given it way back when.
DUET OF THE WEEK
Ray Charles meets Diana Krall.
ENCORE
Curtis Ruffin is grieving.
GOLDEN GLOBES 1961
Judy Garland makes a presentation to Stanley Kramer.
GOLDEN GLOBES 1962
Judy Garland receives a special award.
JUDY '39
Judy Garland appears on Tune Up Time and sings her "new song by Roger Edens."
JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT
Judy live at the Talk Of The Town. The complete show! January, 1969.
LADY ESTHER BLODGETT THEATER
presents MARGARET HAMILTON in TRIPTYCH FOR A WITCH. Narrated by E.G. Marshall. Originally Broadcast October 30, 1975.
MEDLEY STEW #2
Till The Clouds Roll By medley. From the Capitol Records recording of The Judy Garland Show starring June Allyson and Steve Lawrence.
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MOD 1955
Judy Garland appears on behalf of the 1955 March Of Dimes.
SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL
Dinah Washington radio/club date, 1962.
WHERE JUDY PLAYED
Bette Midler at Forrest Hills, August 28, 1983.
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK #2
DAVID PRICE'S PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
"Judy looking strikingly lovely in her costume for the "Paging Mr. Greenback" number for the finale of PRESENTING LILY MARS. This number was ultimately scrapped in favor of the more lavish "Where There's Music" finale in the finished film. Circa mid-October or early November, 1942."