Judy Garland lives.
Sometimes I feel that the powers that be in Lancaster, CA, do not take me serious about Judy Garland.
I’ve talked to city officials about saving one of the three homes she lived in during her time in Lancaster.
I’d love to see a yellow brick road paved down Cedar Street from Lancaster Blvd. to Avenue J.
I don’t think I got anywhere, BUT things might change. The BBC was in town Tuesday, September 16TH to talk to the old timers about Judy Garland. BBC is making a 6 part radio series on Judy Garland that explores the legacy of one of the greatest entertainers in history. The series' presenter is the well known roadcaster/author/journalist Michael Freedland. And the series will be heard across the world via the BBC's website.
Michael and the series producer Neil Rosser will be coming to Lancaster to interview anyone who met, knew or remembers any of the Gumm family. From storekeepers, confectioners, theatre workers and especially neighbors. They are very anxious to find anyone who went to school with Judy. Even people who have memories of stories told by their parents.
With Vern Lawson guiding them around, they are in good hands. Here’s hoping that the local powers see the need for a Judy Garland museum and a yellow brick road.
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Speaking of Judy Garland, this week over at The Judy Garland Experience they are featuring not one, but two performances from Judy's September 1965 run at the Greek Theater. The first night is a head on concert where Judy triumph's magnificently! The second night is a more casual affair as Judy is joined onstage by Johnny Mathis, Martha Raye, and Mickey Rooney. Nobody is feeling any pain at this particular performance.
There are also tons of other new files posted including stops Judy made at the Dick Haymes and Bing Crosby radio programs as well other Judy rarities.
The non Judy files posted are A recording of Angela Lansbury's tour de force performance as Mildred in Of Human Bondage, Frank Sinatra in an ultra rare concert performance from Atlantic City, and highlights from an unreleased 1954 Doris Day soundtrack.
If you are not familiar with The Judy Garland Experience on Yahoo please come by and check it out. along with the constantly changing files, we also have one of the largest rare Judy phot collections on the web! Our membership includes fans of all levels, Garland family members and assosiates, authors of Garland biographies, people who have made films about Judy, other celebrities, historians, and more!
The only one missing is you!
Here is the link, I am sure once you visit you will never want to leave:
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/thejudygarlandexperience/
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