The First Cut Is The Deepest

Louis B. Mayer throws Judy Garland a birthday at his home, June 11, 1939 (her actual birthday was June 10).
I wonder if he allowed her to eat a piece of cake?

Also pictured are Ann Rutheford, Betty Janes, Louis B. Mayer, Mickey Rooney, Lani Lyn, and June Preisser.

Little Miss Dynamite Loves Miss Show Business

Nine year old Brenda Lee emulating her idol, Judy Garland.

On This Day In Herstory (April 7, 1956)

Per David Price, "April 7, 1956 ... a candid moment during rehearsals for her second television outing on CBS-TV ... aired live on General Electric Theater.
They tried to inject a different style than in her Ford Star Jubilee television debut, yet this 30 minute special also received criticisms of the production while winning very high ratings.
As John Fricke stated in his WORLD'S GREATEST ENTERTAINER: "...reviews made it apparent that Judy Garland and television had yet to coalesce."

Please note: this photo is undated but was taken during the rehearsal period leading up to the "live" special on April 8th."

A Whole Slew Of Photos From Stefano

Judy in concert at an army camp.

Judy. London. 1969.

Judy Garland And Mickey Rooney, Strike Up The Band publicity Still.

Judy and Fred Astaire in Easter Parade.

The director and his star. Judy with Robert Z. Leonard.

Young Judy and (a very young) Donald O'Connor

Production Still

A production still of Judy Garland on the set of John Cassavetes' A Child Is Waiting.

Liza Has Her Cake And Is Eating It Too

On This Day In Herstory (April 6, 1944)

Per David Price,
"April 6, 1944 ... another day on the set of MEET ME IN ST LOUIS, the film considered by most to be Judy's finest achievement during her adult years at MGM. Pictured here with co-star Tom Drake. Within a few days filming was complete on this picture, making this one of the last few set-ups for Production 1317."

Gene Kelly

On This Day In Herstory (April 5, 1965)

Per David Price,
"April 5, 1965 ... performing a Cole Porter tribute medley of songs at the 37th Annual Academy Awards Presentation held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. This photo came to me with the notation that it was taken at the rehearsal. Judy wore one of the Ray Agayan gowns created for her CBS series."

Without Rhyme Or Reason

Three random images from a life.

Program Guide

Here is the guide to this week's programming at the Yahoo version of The Judy Garland Experience.
For additional information please click on the individual folders in the eudio section:

A JUDY MOMENT
Judy sings about the pros and cons of early Spring weather.

BING AND ROSIE Episode #62
The May 24, 1960 episode of Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney's daily radio show for CBS.

DUET OF THE WEEK
Bette Midler and Barry Manilow take this classic Peggy Lee song out for a walk and end up dancing!

ENCORE
Florence Of Arabia is hiding something.

A FINAL FAREWELL
Elizabeth Taylor says goodbye.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DORIS DAY!
Here's Dodo in the mid 70's performing a decidely funky version of her first big hit. I wonder if that's Sly Stone causing Day to giggle at the end of the song....

HOLLYWOOD PALACE 1966
Judy's closing segment was taped on April 3, 1966.

JUDY GARLAND IN CONCERT
Mother Seton Hall, November 3, 1967.

MGM STUDIO SESSIONS
Judy's Spring, 1937 recording sessions for Broadway Melody of 1938.

REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST
Judy recalls some complicated times for the sake of a proposed biography. That's Fred Finklehoffe prompting Judy...

REQUESTS AND RARITIES
everything but the kitchen sink

SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL
Miss Ethel Ennis in concert.

WHERE JUDY PLAYED
From March, 1945. Frank Sinatra host's Command Performance with guests Elizabeth Taylor, Frances Langford, Roddy McDowell, and Peggy Ann Garner

On This Day In Herstory (April 4, 1964)

Per David Price, "April 4, 1964 ... participating in a celebrity fashion show at the "Chalk Garden" at Universal Studios ... a benefit for the Hollywood Museum. 38 celebrity models participated, and Judy wore one of Ray Agayan's gowns that had been created for her CBS series. This color photo is not one of the sharpest images we have from this event, but I've always loved the dynamic of seeing Judy moving on the runway ... and it's interesting to see how Judy commands our attention, even with Gloria Swanson [decked out in leopard and red chiffon ..] also in the frame ..."

On This Day In Herstory (April 3, 1952)

Per David Price, "April 3, 1952 ... reunion with Liza after a cross-country train trip ... they are seen here on Judy's arrival in Pasadena. After her record-breaking Palace engagement Judy and Sid had gone South, traveling to Palm Beach, Florida, and Nassau in the Bahamas. During Judy's absence, Liza had recently celebrated her 6th birthday."

Pictures For A Saturday Afternoon

On This Day In Herstory (April 2, 1964)

Per David Price, "April 2, 1964 ... with Liza at the Santa Monica, CA courthouse where Judy appeared for a hearing over custody of Lorna and Joe Luft."

On This Day In Herstory (April 1, 1966)

Per David Price, "April 1, 1966 ... at ABC taping her second appearance as hostess on THE HOLLYWOOD PALACE. For her opening number Judy performed a new song, "What The World Needs Now". This photo is from that portion of the show. Her vivid red gown is so stunning ... since most of our photographic record of her is in black and white, we forget sometimes what vibrant colors Judy often wore ...

Due to vocal problems that day, she returned a couple days later to tape her other two solo numbers for the show."

On This Day In Herstory (March 31, 1960)

Per David Price, "
March 31, 1960 ... attending a screening of THE FUGITIVE KIND with Sid in Los Angeles. And from the look of things, beginning to bounce back from the serious illness that had sidelined her during the latter part of 1959."

More Assorted Images From Stefano

On This Day In Herstory (March 30, 1951)

Per David Price,
"March 30, 1951 ... photographed as she boarded the Ile De France ocean liner in New York City, bound for Southampton and London. A happy, healthy and contented-looking Judy was about to begin the concert career that became the next chapter of her performing life. After her triumph at London's Palladium a scant ten days later, she held the world in the palm of her hand."