Tuesday, January 29, 2013

WHAT WAS NEVER THERE


These whimsical images that I created last summer are appearing again on other sites and some poor gullible people are not only posting them as real, but creating back stories for them too lol. So, just for the record these were created by me just for fun. You can call them Buzz' folly : )







Sunday, January 27, 2013

NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP for the week of January 27, 2013

Homepage by Allen Morris

Here is the rundown 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 sings a song from her friend Lionel Bart's new West End show. Recorded November, 1964.

A MOMENT IN TIME
Tylenol tampering.

COMEDY CORNER
Carol Channing spoofs Judy Garland, 1960ish.

DOUBLE TAKE
Ella Fitzgerald offers up two distinctly different interpretations of one of Judy Garland's most beloved songs.

DUET OF THE WEEK
They're back!!! One of the most popular duets/medleys of all time, and featuring two of Broadway's most enduring stars.. In it's day it created television history and remained an iconic tv moment for several decades afterwards.

ENCORE
Sam Cooke is feeling fickle and noncommittal.

JUDY AND BOB 1951
Judy Garland appears on the Bob Hope show and offers up a definitive version of one of the hit songs from Broadway's South Pacific. Originally broadcast on January 30, 1951.

JUDY AND GEORGE 1937
A fifteen year old Judy Garland appears on the 30 Minutes With George Jessel program. Also featuring Norma Talmadge and Bert Wheeler.

JUDY AND GYPSY 1965
Judy Garland and Gypsy Rose Lee are full of laughs and bubbles.

JUDY AND JACK 1944
Judy Garland appears on a Jack Benny hosted episode of Mail Call that also features Johnny Mercer and The Delta Rhythm Boys. Originally broadcast on January 5, 1944.

JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT
Judy's unannounced and surprise appearance/performance at a Harold Arlen tribute concert at Lincoln Center. Recorded November 17, 1968.

LIVE FROM NEW YORK!
It's Marilyn Sokol live at The Village Gate!

REQUESTS AND RARITIES
Anything and everything.

SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL
Barbra Streisand sings at the American Embassy in London, 1966.

WHERE JUDY PLAYED
Excerpts of Lenny Bruce at Carnegie Hall.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK


While wearing her famous "lucky" jacket, Judy Garland rehearses 
for the concert segment of her 1962 CBS television special.

NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP for the week of January 20, 2013

Homepage by Allen Morris

Here is the rundown of the new files posted to the Yahoo version of
The Judy Garland Experience.

You may notice that the Ella Fitzgerald fest has been carried over for another week. Hope you enjoy these ultra rare recordings by the First Lady Of Song.

To Access the files click HERE.

A JUDY MOMENT
Dedicated to Martin Luther King.

A MOMENT IN TIME
Martin Luther King, August 28, 1963.

DUET OF THE WEEK
Ella Fitzgerald and Sammy Davis riff and improvise and reinvent Gershwin.
We'll have what they're having.

ENCORE
Ella meets Sondheim, again. This time at Stamford University, 1978.

FLOUNDER'S FOLLY
Ruth Brown live in Atlanta, 1959.

GIVING BACK AND PAYING FORWARD
Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby present Judy Garland
 (on behalf of the March Of Dimes), January 30, 1945.

HAPPY INAUGURATION DAY!
Judy sings of the glory of America. Dedicated to President Barack Obama.

HOLLYWOOD RECORDING SESSION
Raw material from Till The Clouds Roll By
recording sessions, October, 1945.

JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT
Per a request, here is Judy's January 28, 1969 performance at London's Talk Of The Town. We usually don't post this night from the run because the sound quality is kind of funky, but it's still worth a listen because Judy's artistry manages to comes through in spades.

LIVE FROM NEW YORK
Nina Simone responds to John Lennon.

RADIO DAYS
Judy Garland appears on the Bob Hope show, March 7, 1939.

REQUESTS AND RARITIES
Anything and everything.

SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL
Ella Fitzgerald live in Holland, 1971.

WHERE JUDY PLAYED
Ella Fitzgerald at Carnegie Hall, 1978.


PRESIDENT KENNEDY THANKS JUDY GARLAND



President John F. Kennedy thanks his old friend Judy Garland.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK


Publicity photo for Judy Garland's 1967 engagement at
the Palace Theatre in New York.

Pictured with Judy are her co-stars and children, 
Joseph Luft and Lorna Luft.

Photographed July 12, 1967.

Saturday, January 19, 2013

The Third TJGE Facebook Photo Gallery

Judy Garland at Robert Goulet's opening night at the Cocoanut Grove, 1963.

Here is the third in our series of photo galleries consisting of photos that were posted to the Facebook TJGE group. The FB group is the place to go for rare photos and lively discussions. To join the Facebook group click HERE.

This particular batch of photos was submitted by Stefano L, Sarah W, Sarah D, Jon P, Kristen Rae J, Joe L, Hannah B, Clayton A, Amber S, Megan K, Mewsette H, and Joseph D.

This is just a small sampling of the many photos posted to the FB group over the past week.

Judy Garland and Mark Herron, 1964.

Judy Garland in concert in San Francisco, 1961.

Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli, 1946.

Making nice with a Pap, 1956ish.

MGM Star, Miss Judy Garland.

Judy Garland and Buddy Pepper, 1951.

Judy Garland in concert at the El Patio Nightclub, 
August 17, 1966.

Deanna Durbin and Judy Garland.

During the taping of the final episode of the Judy Garland show, 1964.



Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli meet up with Susan Peters at a 1949 charity function.

Production photos from A Star Is Born, 1954.

Ernest Adler tends to Judy's hair backstage at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, 1952.

Judy Garland and Carmen Miranda.

Lorna Luft, a chip off the old block.

Liza Minnelli, still out there plugging away.

You might notice that Judy seems to be the only one keeping up with Gene Kelly. 
Danny Kaye and Phil Silvers appear to be doing different dances altogether.

Mr and Mrs Vincente Minnelli.

Mr and Mrs Michael DeVinko.






Australia, 1964.



Sid, Bogie, and Sinatra. All members of the original Rat Pack.

Judy Garland and members of the original Rat Pack.

Judy Garland and Lauren Bacall, 1958.

A professional prepares.

On the set of The Pirate.


Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney.

Judy Garland on the Perry Como show, 1966.

Perry Como and Judy Garland between takes.

Paris, 1960.

Ford Star Jubilee, 1955.

They like men.

The Gumm Sisters.


Judy with her inlaws, the Wilde twins.

Judy with her two youngest children, 1964.

Judy offers a toast to her audience, 1967.

Mobbed for her autograph.

Mr and Mrs David Rose.

Twenty five years later...

The 1963 special.

Judy Garland and Fred Astaire publicity photo.

Three greats.

Mr and Mrs Mark Herron.

The Legend greets the Merm.