NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP (for the week of February 26, 2012)

Here is a recap of the new audio files posted to the Yahoo version of The Judy Garland Experience.

To access the files click HERE


A JUDY MOMENT
Judy Garland sings a song that she didn't sing in Show Boat. Oh man, talk about a coulda, woulda, shoulda!
 
ALL STAR SALUTE TO MS. GARLAND
Sammy Davis, George Jessell, Janet Leigh, Jeff Chandler, and some of the best and brightest in Hollywood pay tribute to Judy Garland at The Masquers Club, October 24, 1958. Added bonus: Judy sings!
 
BORROWED FROM JUDY
Sammy Davis sings the lament of the stalker. It's over, get over it already, pal.

DUET OF THE WEEK
Liza Minnelli and Billy Stritch sing about the nocturnal going ons in the Sammy Davis Jr. household.
 
ENCORE
Sammy Davis Jr. appears to have found the joy contained in this song.
 
FAMILY AFFAIR
Judy, Liza, and Lorna each take a turn with Sammy Davis' signature song.
 
JUDY AND SAMMY 1966
Excerpts from Judy Garland's two appearances on Sammy Davis Jr's television program.
 
JUDY AT THE ACADEMY AWARDS
Judy accepts her Oscar and makes two musical appearances, 1940-1965.
 
JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT
Judy Garland live at the Palace, February 24, 1952. The closing night of Judy's record breaking, career reviving, and downright legendary debut run at the historic and revered Broadway venue.
 
REQUESTS AND RARITIES
Oddities, rarities, and the unexpected.
 
SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL
Sammy Davis Jr in concert at the Metro Center (with a special guest).
 
 WHERE JUDY PLAYED
Sammy Davis on the Ed Sullivan show.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK #9

David Price's PHOTO OF THE WEEK.

On the stage of the HOLLYWOOD PALACE with Jack Carter during her second outing as hostess. ABC-TV, April 1, 1966.

RELICS #2 the judy garland/dorothy gale movie life

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 # 2: The Judy Garland/Dorothy Gale Movie Life

In the world of serious Judy Garland collectors, (and in this case WIZARD OF OZ collectors also), MOVIE LIFE, August, 1939 is the "holy grail" of Judy Garland cover magazines.   It's the only movie magazine of the era of the movie's release that has Miss Garland on the cover as "Dorothy".    MOVIE LIFE was early in it's publication and was not as widely circulated as say PHOTOPLAY or MOVIE MIRROR. 
 
For me finding a near mint copy has taken 30 years.  I had almost given up on the search until last year when a Garland collector decided to sell their copy to me.
 
A copy in this condition, (considering  the market),  is valued between $500 to $1,000.

On a side note my good friend Jay Goede, Broadway singer/actor, artist and Garland fan did a wonderful portrait  painting several years ago based on the cover photo.  I am very happy to have this work of art in my collection. 

JUDY GARLAND AND GEORGE JESSEL, 1958

TENNIS ANYONE? TJGE Random Factoid #7

A GARDEN PARTY

Advertising ephemera from The Hollywood Bond Cavalcade's appearance at Madison Square Garden. This was just one of many stops on a cross country tour that made millions for the war bonds effort.

RANDOM FACTOID #6

You can buy the expanded anniversary edition here for an incredibly low price

An EVERY SUNDAY Portfolio With Judy Garland and Deanna Durbin

EVERY SUNDAY was a one reel short subject film made and released by MGM in 1935.

NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP (for the week of February 19, 2012)

A JUDY MOMENT
Judy remembers Dory Previn with one of her Oscar nominated songs.

BIILLIE SPEAKS
Billie Holiday discusses her musical influences with Willis Conover, 1956.

BING AND ROSIE #661
A rare, out of order, offering from our continuing adventure with the The Bing Crosby And Rosemary Clooney Show. This episode was originally broadcast on September 11, 1962.

DRESS REHEARSAL
Unedited recording of the rehearsal for Philco Radio Time's February 19, 1947 broadcast. Bing Crosby with Judy Garland, William Frawley, and Leo McCarey.

DUET OF THE WEEK
Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong let the charisma flow...

ENCORE
Here's Frank Sinatra with an unreleased and ultra rare alternate take of one of Dory Previn's most popular songs.

JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT
Hartford, October 20, 1967.

JUDY. THE SEATTLE INTERVIEW.
Judy is interviewed backstage in Seattle, 1955. After giving the interviewer the slip with the excuse that she had to go back to the hotel she headed off to a local restaurant instead. As luck would have it the interviewer ended up dining at the same restaurant and poor Judy got busted. The tape recorder was turned back on and the interview continued, with a somewhat raucous result.

REQUESTS AND RARITIES
Oddities, rarities, and the unexpected.

SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL
Billie Holiday live in Ontario, August 10, 1957.

WHERE JUDY PLAYED
Billie Holiday at the Metropolitan Opera House, January 18, 1944.

WHERE JUDY PLAYED 2
Billie Holiday Iive at the Plaza, October, 1958.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK #8

David Price's PHOTO OF THE WEEK

As if having her own opening night at the Palladium and performing two shows wasn't enough, afterwards Judy rushed over to the Cafe De Paris for her pal Kay Thompson's opening night. London, April 9, 1951 (or .. possibly .. early morning on the 10th!)

JUDY GARLAND AND BARON POLAN

JUDY GETS BURT TO LOOSEN UP

NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP (for the week of February 12, 2012)

Here is a rundown of the new audio files posted to The Judy Garland Experience for the week of February 12, 2012. To access the files click HERE

This week we are continuing our celebration of Black History Month with a salute to Jackie Wilson. Judy and Jackie worked together in July of 1968 when Wilson and Count Basie opened for her at JFK Stadium, but unfortunately there are no known recordings of them singing together.

A JUDY MOMENT
Judy sings of her appreciation for the ins and outs of being in love.

BING AND ROSIE #416
Another episode of Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney's daily radio show for CBS. Pesky Giselle McKenzie pops up on the network feed to plug 4-wayagain .This episode was originally broadcast on October 3 , 1961.

DUET OF THE WEEK
Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney are hoping for new Valentines.

ENCORE
We're giving this one to Whitney.

JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT
Live at the O'KEEFE CENTER, February 13, 1965.

JUDY GARLAND LOVE SONGS
With a nod towards Valentines Day, here are some highlights from the popular SAVOY JAZZ CD release-JUDY GARLAND LOVE SONGS..

LADY ESTHER BLODGETT THEATER
Presents JUDY GARLAND and John Lund in LADY IN THE DARK. Originally broadcast on February 16, 1953.

MAIL CALL #140
Judy plays host to Bob Hope, The Merry Macs, and Carmen Cavallaro.

REQUESTS AND RARITIES
Oddities, rarities, and the unexpected.

SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL
A few moments with Jackie Wilson.

WHERE JUDY PLAYED
Jackie Wilson on the Ed Sullivan show.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK #7

David Price's PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Having fun with Terry-Thomas during rehearsals on the set of the JUDY GARLAND SHOW at CBS-TV. From episode 4, taped July 23, 1963.

The Judy Garland Show

MERM IN A TRUNK

SARGEANT DAVID ROSE

JUDY AND HER GOLDEN GLOBE

Judy Garland poses with her 1962 honorary Golden Globe Award. This was her second recognition by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, they first honored her in 1955 with their best actress award for her work in A Star Is Born.

NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP (for the week of February 5, 2012)

This week The Judy Garland Experience is celebrating Black History Month with a salute to the beautiful and talented Ms. Lena Horne, a ground breaking pioneer of the entertainment industry.

A JUDY MOMENT
Judy takes us back to a moment in 1940 that almost was for Andy Hardy.

BING AND ROSIE #415
This episode of Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney's daily radio show originally aired on October 2, 1961.

DUET OF THE WEEK
Lena Horne and Harry Belafonte sing a song that had been kicking around since the 50's but didn't become popular until Clint Eastwood "discovered" Roberta Flack's album with the song on it in a 69 cent bin at a grocery store. Clint featured the song in his movie Play Misty For Me and turned it (and Roberta Flack) into an international hit.

ENCORE
Lena Horne returns with a song that must have been one of the more bittersweet inclusions in her repertoire.

FALSE STARTS AND OUTTAKES
Judy Garland and friends (1963-1964).

JUDY AND JOHNNY 1968
Per a request here is a reposting of Judy Garland's first meeting with Johnny Carson. She appeared on his program on June 24, 1968 to promote her upcoming week of concerts at New Jersey's Garden State Arts Center (Judy's complete opening night performance from that run has also been posted ).

JUDY GARLAND & LENA HORNE
1963 outtake from the taping of The Judy Garland Show with Lena Horne.

JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT
Judy at The Garden State Arts center, June 25, 1968.

SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL
Highlights from a non album recording of Lena Horne's hit Broadway show, The Lady And Her Music.

WHERE JUDY PLAYED
Lena Horne at MGM.

To access the audio files click here

PHOTO OF THE WEEK #6

David Price's PHOTO OF THE WEEK.
In the portrait gallery at M-G-M with Eric Carpenter, M-G-M serial number MG91908 ... Judy looks stunning. November 3, 1942.

JUDY AND HER BROOD

AMERICA'S SWEETHEART

RANDOM FACTOID #5

BAMBOOZLED

Production still of Judy Garland and Margaret O/Brien singing Under The Bamboo Tree in Meet Me In St Louis.