🎹 Just for the record... I had the great thrill of accompanying Judy for two hours when I was a Cabaret Singer and Pianist at a club in New York City called The Top Of The Town in the Shelton Towers Hotel. Judy got up and sang with me. I was 21 and a huge fan and I knew all of her songs and the keys she sang them in. It was an unforgettable night. (About a year before we lost her) 🎹
What a treat - and what a bittersweet reminder of how TV once presented such fabulous entertainment. Garland followed by Mary Martin and Noel Coward? All one can do is sigh… This video also backs my belief that Garland didn’t sing, she performed. Her gestures, her face, especially those eyes, were just as important as the voice.
Right!!! But the brilliance of Judy Garland’s talent is that even if you listen to her on recording a record or a tape, you still get the experience of this great entertainer. It’s more wonderful to see her but you still can hear the talent in her singing- and she tells a great story through her voice. She’s the greatest entertainer and she’s also the greatest storyteller the world has ever produced.
I remembering reading in a Judy biography that she had a lot of trouble getting through this show. But you would never know it here other than some electric nervousness that's actually pretty charming, and a flubbed line in Swannee. A bit plump - but much healthier looking than her drawn appearance 8 years later on her TV show in 1963/64. Judy should have done so much more TV - she just jumps off the screen - you want to hug her. Amazing than now billions can watch her brief perfomances on TV, preserved forever for all time.
What a joy she was ❤ such a beautiful talent. I miss her not only her voice. I love just to hear her talk and her story telling. She was one of a kind. R.I.P. beautiful Lady ❤ 🌈❤️
Thank you very much. I woud like to see the complete show. Mus be terific. And some of these days is a wonderful tribute do Sophie Tucker something tha just Garland and no one else could do !
As an interesting aside (as Buzz noted) Jack Cathcart conducted the orchestra here. Mr. Cathcart was married to Judy's eldest sister "Mary Jane" - later called "Suzanne," "Sue," or "Suzie." As the lead "Gumm Sister," Suzanne was well recalled as having "the sweetest personality" of the trio. Sue was born on September 24, 1915 - this September 24, 1955 broadcast marked her fortieth birthday - to the day.
Never will be another Judy Garland. She sang with her whole heart and soul!!
Bravoooooo!
Thanks for editing & posting this great Video.
Thank you-very nice-I have this on vhs and watch it from time to time. Wish it would come out on dvd
🎹 Just for the record... I had the great thrill of accompanying Judy for two hours when I was a Cabaret Singer and Pianist at a club in New York City called The Top Of The Town in the Shelton Towers Hotel. Judy got up and sang with me. I was 21 and a huge fan and I knew all of her songs and the keys she sang them in. It was an unforgettable night. (About a year before we lost her) 🎹
Love her at this weight!!! Healthy and at her best. Such personality and AMAZING extraordinary talent! Judy!
Thank you so very much, Buzz. Sometimes I wish she was still around, so I could give Judy a big hug ! ! bob in toronto
Buzz this is a real gift for us Judy fanatics--so many great moments of the most emotionally electric star ever-thanks for this great tribute to Judy
What a treat - and what a bittersweet reminder of how TV once presented such fabulous entertainment. Garland followed by Mary Martin and Noel Coward? All one can do is sigh…
This video also backs my belief that Garland didn’t sing, she performed. Her gestures, her face, especially those eyes, were just as important as the voice.
Right!!! But the brilliance of Judy Garland’s talent is that even if you listen to her on recording a record or a tape, you still get the experience of this great entertainer. It’s more wonderful to see her but you still can hear the talent in her singing- and she tells a great story through her voice. She’s the greatest entertainer and she’s also the greatest storyteller the world has ever produced.
Eight minutes of the artistry and humanity of Judy Garland puts everyone else in show business to shame. Thank You. "Get Happy" is a thrill.
I remembering reading in a Judy biography that she had a lot of trouble getting through this show. But you would never know it here other than some electric nervousness that's actually pretty charming, and a flubbed line in Swannee.
A bit plump - but much healthier looking than her drawn appearance 8 years later on her TV show in 1963/64.
Judy should have done so much more TV - she just jumps off the screen - you want to hug her.
Amazing than now billions can watch her brief perfomances on TV, preserved forever for all time.
No one can hold a candle to Judy. She was THE BEST!!!❤
Thank you for this treat. Judy is so stunning. Loved her performance of "Some of These Days"!
🎹 Wow! A great clip that I hadn't seen before of the greatest performer of all time. Thanks for posting. ❤
What a joy she was ❤ such a beautiful talent. I miss her not only her voice. I love just to hear her talk and her story telling. She was one of a kind. R.I.P. beautiful Lady ❤ 🌈❤️
Thank you very much. I woud like to see the complete show. Mus be terific. And some of these days is a wonderful tribute do Sophie Tucker something tha just Garland and no one else could do !
Fabulous Judy at her best. Amazing.
Stunning !!!Tim (Australia)
Now, THAT’S a REAL star! ⭐️
What lovely treasures, darling, thank you.
This is amazing- thank you so much for posting (and creating) this. Love it! ❤
Another great one, Buzz😊 Ever hear of Rick Jensen...he played 🎹 at Brandy's...Don't Tell Mama, etc...or Mark Nadler...or Lina Koutrakos?
Fabulous!!!!
As an interesting aside (as Buzz noted) Jack Cathcart conducted the orchestra here. Mr. Cathcart was married to Judy's eldest sister "Mary Jane" - later called "Suzanne," "Sue," or "Suzie." As the lead "Gumm Sister," Suzanne was well recalled as having "the sweetest personality" of the trio. Sue was born on September 24, 1915 - this September 24, 1955 broadcast marked her fortieth birthday - to the day.
This is fabulous! Do you know if the Paley Archive has the full show?
The entire show has been out here on TH-cam for some years - look up "Ford Star Jubilee - The Judy Garland Special (09/24 55)
Wow Liza looks so much like her