A CELEBRATION INDEED!

JUDY GARLAND A CELEBRATION #4 

arrived like a welcome cup of hot cider on a crisp autumn evening. 

At first glance the magazine is a visual delight, with a stylish design and layout, and then you find that it is filled with a bounty of rare photos of Judy at work, at play, and at home in 1960. 

In fact, 1960 is the theme of this utterly charming issue.

Included are two major essays on this remarkable year in Judy Garland's life.

Publisher and editor Gary Horrocks guides us through one of Judy's most pivotal years with an insightful and scholarly look at this amazing period of transcendence and rebirth. While longtime Garland fan and associate, Lorna Smith, takes a decidedly up close and personal slant as she recounts spending time with Judy in 1960, as well as attending Garland recording sessions and performances.

Regular issues of JUDY GARLAND A CELEBRATION, as well as newsletters, are included with your membership in the international Judy Garland fan club.

To visit their user friendly site, and to learn more about the club, click HERE.

JUDY TEN SPOT

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

David Price's PHOTO OF THE WEEK #40

Judy with her M-G-M pal June Allyson and June's husband, Dick Powell, at the 

opening night party following Judy's Los Angeles debut of her historic Palace show. 

The party was at Romanoff's on April 21, 1952.

JUDY '41

JUDY '43

PREVIEW OF THE NEW GARLAND CD

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICKEY ROONEY!

NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP (for the week of September 23, 2012)

Homepage image by Allen Morris.

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

To access the files click HERE.

A JUDY MOMENT

This week we feature judy singing a late 60's pop hit. This recording comes from an upcoming concert upgrade posting.

A QUEEN AND A DAME

Judy Garland and Shirley Bassey live on the BBC, 1964.

DUET OF THE WEEK

It's Mickey Rooney's 92nd birthday today, of course he has sing with Judy!

ENCORE

Curtis Ruffin is back with a reprise of a song first posted last January.

JUDY AT THE HOLLYWOOD PALACE

All of the performances 1965-1966.

JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT

Live at the Metropolitan Opera House, May 11, 1959.

JUDY'S PHILCO HALL OF FAME

Judy Garland plays host to Les Paul and his brand new electric guitar sound. December 17, 1944.

LORNA LUFT SAMPLER

A few samples from a treasure trove of rare Lorna Luft performances that were recently donated to TJGE Library.

SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL

Liza Minnelli live at The Riviera, 1981. Liza's special late night show that was performed exclusively for Gypsies.

WHERE JUDY PLAYED

Lee Wiley returns to Carnegie Hall.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

David Price's PHOTO OF THE WEEK #39

Back in New York after a Fall on the road with her Palace show, Judy is seen here accepting gifts on her opening night at the FELT FORUM at Madison Square Garden ... Christmas Night, December 25, 1967. This is a fairly familiar photo to many of us, but such a nice scan from a vintage photo that I want to share it with you.

 

Photo Credit: United Press International

NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP (for the week of September 16, 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

One of the most beloved singers of all time sings one of the world's most sentimental songs. This raw and unedited recording from 1940 contains two takes.

DUET OF THE WEEK

George finds out that Sassy is in a playful mood.

ENCORE

Ginger Rodgers tries to stir things up at Camp Pendleton, 1944.

I REMEMBER JUDY

Sid Luft, Nelson Riddle, and Rosemary Clooney recall Judy Garland's early years with Capitol Records.

JUDY GARLAND AND FRANK SINATRA HOST THE PABST SHOW

Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra sit in for Danny Kaye on his Pabst Blue Ribbon show. 

Originally broadcast on October 5, 1945.

This is the recently restored version of the program.

JUDY AT THE PALLADIUM 1969

Judy Garland steps in for an ailing Lena Horne and wings it on live television.

JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT

Judy with Nelson Riddle and Alan King, live at Chicago's Orchestra Hall, September, 1958.

REQUESTS AND RARITIES

SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL

A few selections from Charles Brown's book of ballads and blues.

WHERE JUDY PLAYED

Rosemary Clooney in concert at the London Palladium, 1976.

EXPANDED 1965 TORONTO INTERVIEW

Our own David Price has discovered an expanded version of Judy Garland's 1965 interview for the CBC (plus press conference sound bites).

Judy is interviewed by Laurier LaPierre and discusses Liza Minnelli, Mark Herron, cooking, and her favorite song.

Click on the photo or HERE to access the interview.

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY, LAUREN BACALL!

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

David Price's PHOTO OF THE WEEK #38

 Studio portrait of Judy by John Engstead. This is one of many taken during a sitting held not long after Judy's triumphant run at the Los Angeles Philharmonic during which she presented her recent Palace show. Taken May-June, 1952.

Other portraits from this sitting were used to promote her 1953 Columbia Records recordings, and then again as publicity portrait stills for A STAR IS BORN in 1954.

Photo Credit: John Engstead

JUDY AND BARBRA IN LIVING COLOR

Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand perform on The Judy Garland Show. The program was taped on Friday, October 4, 1963 for broadcast two days later on Sunday, October 6, 1963.

Ethel Merman interrupted the taping with a surprise visit and an impromptu song.

LORNA LUFT TO HEADLINE SALUTE TO BARBRA STREISAND

Lorna Luft to headline all star salute to the Barbra Streisand songbook!

From the press release:

 As New York City celebrates the return of everyone’s favorite Funny Girl, the worlds of Broadway, TV, cabaret and the recording industry will come together Friday, October 12 to salute the greatest star with the one-night-only concert Hello Gorgeous! A Salute to the Streisand Songbook, presented by Scott Nevins and Joe Lodato and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Acclaimed singer/actress LORNA LUFT and award winning singer ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY lead the impressive list of performers, which includes Tony Award-winner DAISY EAGAN (The Secret Garden), TITUSS BURGESS (30 Rock, The Little Mermaid), NICK ADAMS (Priscilla: Queen of the Desert), VON SMITH (Opening Act on E!), SAYCON SENGBLOH (Wicked, The Color Purple), MARTY THOMAS (Xanadu, Wicked), ERIN QUILL (Avenue Q), NATALIE TORO (A Tale of Two Cities), KRISTY CATES (Wicked), NATALIE JOY JOHNSON (Legally Blonde), JIM CARUSO ("Cast Party" at Birdland), STEVEN BRINBERG (Simply Barbra) and recording artist KELLY KING. The evening will be hosted by award-winning TV personality Scott Nevins (from truTV’s hit show The World’s Dumbest) with Brad Gardner as the evening's music director.

VIP tickets are $125 and include premium seating & a VIP after-party. Orchestra seats are $65 and Balcony $25.

Tickets may be purchased online at http://HelloGorgeous.BrownPaperTickets.com/

NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP (for the week of September 9, 2012)

This week's TJGE homepage was created by Allen Morris.

Here is the rundown of this week's new files posted to the 

Yahoo version of The Judy Garland Experience. 

To access the files click HERE.

A JUDY MOMENT

This is a preview of a concert recording that we will be featuring in October. This is also an upgraded copy of a previous posting. The first person to correctly tell me the date and the venue of this recording will not only confirm their Grand HooHah status, they will prove their exalted HooHahness!

THE BIG SHOW 1951

Tallulah Bankhead presents The Andrews Sisters, Dean Martin, Judy Garland, Groucho Marx, Gordon McRae, and others. Originally broadcast on February 11, 1951.

CALL FOR MISS GARLAND

Peter Lind Hays calls his old friend Judy Garland to congratulate her following her triumph at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium. Recorded July 18, 1965.

DUET OF THE WEEK

Albert and B.B. think they are weathermen.

ENCORE

Barbara Mason revives her first big hit and the years melt away until it's 1965 again.

JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT

Live at Forest Hills, July 17, 1965.

REQUESTS AND RARITIES

SUNDAYMORNING SPECIAL

A few moments with Beverly Kenney

WHAT JUDY SANG

Carmen MCRae sings selections from the Judy Garland songbook.

TO JUDY WITH LOVE

TO JUDY WITH LOVE

A 90th Birthday Celebration

Featuring the Students of the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts

and Judy Garland Historian and Author John Fricke

Conceived & Directed by Eric Larivee

[Saturday,] September 29 at 7:30 p.m./[Sunday,] 

September 30 at 2 p.m.

Box Office (860) 757-6388 Theatre of the Performing Arts, 359 Washington Street, Hartford, CT

Here is a message from the show's director, Eric Larivee:

"Hello everyone! I am in the process of creating a wonderful weekend of concerts with over 100 of my incredibly talented students, guest artists, dancers, singers, etc. This will be a celebration honoring the 90th birthday of Judy. It truly is going to be something special. None other than the brilliant Mister John Fricke will be coming to my school for an entire week to work with these gifted high

 school students with lectures, seminars, coachings, etc. Total immersion in Judy Garland with John Fricke for 135 students. I feel so blessed to be able to open this door into genius for them and to carry her message of artistic excellence to a new generation of young artists. PLEASE help us spread the word in any way! I am attaching our flier. COME ON DOWN TO HARTFORD this September for a JUDY LOVEFEST!!!"

Everybody at The Judy Garland Experience wish Eric, John Fricke, the students, the tech and costume crews, and all other participants, the very best with this endeavor. Nobody is more deserving of this type of honor than Judy. And with people as passionate as Eric, and as talented and knowledgeable as John Fricke involved, it's bound to be a rewarding experience for all.

Here is a reminder of how TJGE celebrated Judy's 90th:

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

David Price's PHOTO OF THE WEEK #37

Portrait of Judy by LIFE Magazine photographer Bob Landry, taken in late 1944. Photographed on the backlot at M-G-M, this entire sitting (consisting of over 15 poses that I am aware of ..) went unused ... why we do not know. While these photos are fairly familiar to us all, this particular pose is new to me and I thought it worth sharing.

Photo Credit: Bob Landry

NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP (for the week of September 2, 2012)

Here is a recap of the new audio files posted to the Yahoo version of The Judy Garland Experience. Can you guess what this week's theme is?

To access the files click HERE.

A JUDY MOMENT

Is Judy looking after our welfare, or is she being judgmental?

BABES IN ARMS 1939

Extended radio promo starring Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, and others.

DUET OF THE WEEK

A quarter of a century later their charisma still sparkled.

ENCORE

Ol' Mick is missing his friend.

JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT

Live at the Greek! With Mickey Rooney, Johnny Mathis, and Martha Raye. 

Recorded September 14, 1965.

JUDY'S GONE MISSING!

Starring Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Fred Allen, and others.

LADY ESTHER BLODGETT THEATER

Presents Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney in STRIKE UP THE BAND. 

Originally broadcast on October 28, 1940.

LOVE FINDS ANDY HARDY 1938

Extended radio promo starring Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, and others.

MICKEY AND JUDY IN HOLLYWOOD

Just a few examples of what made them one of moviedom's most popular pairs.

REQUESTS AND RARITIES

SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL

Jimmy Scott live at St. Ann's 

(unreleased recording).

WHERE JUDY PLAYED

Whitney Houston live at the Shrine.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

David Price's PHOTO OF THE WEEK #36

Newsphoto dated June 11, 1941 shows Judy and husband-to-be David Rose out on the town at the Brown Derby, probably taken sometime in recent weeks before it was used here to accompany an announcement that they were to become engaged at the party planned for June 15th.

Photo Credit: Associated Press

MAX BYGRAVES 1922-2012

Popular British actor, comedian, and game show host, Max Bygraves, has passed away. He is seen here with Palladium co-star, Judy Garland.

MICKEY AND JUDY

This Sunday the Yahoo version of The Judy Garland Experience will be celebrating the partnership of Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. Please stop by and listen to rare recordings of the pair performing together on radio, television, and the concert stage.

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

Here is a 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

Excerpt from Judy at the Los Angeles Philharmonic, 1952.

ENCORE

Mark Murphy reprises one of Peggy Lee's greatest hits.

JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT

Live from Lincoln Center, February 25, 1968. New recording!

JUDY GARLAND MAIL CALL

Per a request, #19 starring Judy Garland, Groucho Marx, Betty Grable, Jose Iturbi, and others. Originally broadcast on January 1, 1943.

LADY ESTHER BLODGETT THEATER

Per a request, Lady Esther presents The Saga Of Stanwyck And Crawford. Shirley Eder kept the tape recorder running when she dined out with the Stars in the early 60's, during a 1967 phone call where Joan Crawford attempts to do damage control for an incident she caused at a White House dinner, Eder's follow up call to Stanwyck, who out's Joan as being guilty as charged, a wild car ride with Crawford (who apparently mistook 11AM for the cocktail hour, and Missy is curios about the whereabouts of her late friend's jewels.

REQUESTS AND RARITIES

SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL

A few moments with Miss Betty Roche.

WHERE JUDY PLAYED

Cleo Laine at Lincoln Center, 1975.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

David Price's PHOTO OF THE WEEK #35

 Judy and Sid visiting with Vic Damone at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, where Damone was appearing... on February 21, 1963.

Photo Credit: Associated Press 

WHAT IF #2

IF LOVE WERE TWO JUDY'S

NEW FILES POSTED TO THE YAHOO GROUP for the week of August 19, 2012

Special thanks to Allen Morris for this week's beautiful homepage.

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

To access the files click HERE.

A JUDY MOMENT

HooHah Jodie requested this AJM because it has great personal meaning for her.

ANOTHER JUDY MOMENT

Hoohah Greg asked for something new or different from TJGS. Well, here is something that's only been posted once before. It's a clip from an unedited stream from Capitol's line recording of the shows. Not only can you hear Eydie Gorme laughing from the audience, but Judy goes for, and hits, an Eydie style high note at the end of the song.

ARROWHEAD SPRINGS 1939

Judy Garland with Rudy Vallee, Al Jolson,Patsy Flick, and others.

DUET OF THE WEEK

Carol Lawrence and Larry Kert recorded live, November 2, 1958.

ENCORE

On paper this looks like it could be camp, a disaster, or both! But a tasteful chart and Keely Smith's sensitive performance save the day.

EVOLUTION

Judy takes three distinctly different approaches to one of her classics. Two of them ended up being definitive.

JUDY AT THE SHRINE

Judy Garland at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium. With Harold Arlen and the David Rose Orchestra. Recorded February, 1941.

JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT

We told you you we were going to bring you a month of random performances from Judy's 1967 engagement at the Palace. Well, you can't get any more random than this undated concert that was recorded sometime in the middle of the run.

LADY ESTHER BLODGETT THEATER

presents PEG: THE MUSICAL starring Miss Peggy Lee. This week part 4: All Those Other Men.

REQUESTS AND RARITIES

SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL

Per a request on our Youtube page here are highlights from June Christy On Tour 1953-1954.

WHERE JUDY PLAYED

Was there ever a year when Joe Williams DIDN'T play the Newport Jazz Festival? Here is a segment from an unreleased recording of his 1959 appearance.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

David Price's PHOTO OF THE WEEK #34

Backstage at the Palace Theatre on opening night, September 26, 1956.

Photo Credit: United Press International

STAR SPANGLED GIRL

Judy Garland and other VIPs sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” on May 10, 1958 at a commemorative dinner the night before the big show at Memorial Stadium. Front row, from left: Lt. Gov. Karl Rolvaag, Garland and Robert Snook, a centennial organizer. Back row, from left: Judge Luther Youngdahl, Mrs. James L. Morrill and University of Minnesota President James L. Morrill, and Eleanor Pillsbury.

was this the WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS JUDY FAN?

could this be the WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS JUDY FAN?

AND I CAN'T FORGET WHAT YOU DID FOR LOVE

Accompanied by Billy Stritch, Liza Minnelli attends the funeral 

for Marvin Hamlisch in New York City, August 14, 2012.

or is this the WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS JUDY FAN?

Wait! Maybe this is the WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS JUDY FAN!

eh, WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS JUDY FAN?

WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS JUDY FAN?

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

David Price's PHOTO OF THE WEEK #33

 Judy and Robert Walker in a quiet moment at Van Johnson's birthday party 

... on or near August 25, 1944.