The Judy Garland Christmas Show

The Judy Garland Christmas Show

Director: Dean Whitmore Cast: Robert Wells
Robert Wells
, Mel Torm?
Mel Torm?
, Harold Arlen
Harold Arlen
, Lionel Bart
Lionel Bart
, Felix Bernard
Felix Bernard
, J.S. Pierpont
J.S. Pierpont
, Richard B. Smith
Richard B. Smith
, Leroy Anderson
Leroy Anderson
, Ralph Blane
Ralph Blane
, Mitchell Parish
Mitchell Parish
, Hugh Martin
Hugh Martin
, Judy Garland
Judy Garland
, Liza Minnelli
Liza Minnelli
, Lorna Luft
Lorna Luft
, Joey Luft
Joey Luft
, Mel Torme
Mel Torme
The Judy Garland Christmas Show

The Judy Garland Christmas Show

Director: Dean Whitmore Cast: Robert Wells
Robert Wells
, Mel Torm?
Mel Torm?
, Harold Arlen
Harold Arlen
, Lionel Bart
Lionel Bart
, Felix Bernard
Felix Bernard
, J.S. Pierpont
J.S. Pierpont
, Richard B. Smith
Richard B. Smith
, Leroy Anderson
Leroy Anderson
, Ralph Blane
Ralph Blane
, Mitchell Parish
Mitchell Parish
, Hugh Martin
Hugh Martin
, Judy Garland
Judy Garland
, Liza Minnelli
Liza Minnelli
, Lorna Luft
Lorna Luft
, Joey Luft
Joey Luft
, Mel Torme
Mel Torme

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Overview

In this 1963 holiday episode of The Judy Garland Show, a large crop of guest stars, including Judy Garland's three children, joins the singer for a bevy of classic and contemporary songs, most of them Christmas-themed. Opening with one of her signature tunes, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" from Meet Me in St. Louis, Garland makes her way through "Consider Yourself" (from Oliver), "Little Drops of Rain" (from Gay Purr-ee), and, of course, "Over the Rainbow" (from The Wizard of Oz). Jazz singers Jack Jones and Mel Torme also turn up; Jones solos on "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" and "Lollipops and Roses", while Torme duets with Garland on one of his own classics, "The Christmas Song" (also known as "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire"). Joey Luft and Lorna Luft, Garland's two school-age children by third husband Sidney Luft, get their chance to shine, as does eldest daughter and future superstar Liza Minnelli. The entire program is staged as a mock Christmas party, complete with dancing Santas, visiting carolers, and a couple of medleys featuring the entire ensemble. Garland begins the show by inviting viewers into her "home" -- actually a split-level set dressed to resemble a palatial living room. Episode 15 of Garland's short-lived CBS television show, The Judy Garland Christmas Show was taped on December 6, 1963, and broadcast a few weeks later on December 22. Astute viewers will note that Garland flubs a line from Torme's The Christmas Song, earning a chuckle from its composer, and then deliberately substitutes the word "rainbow" for "reindeer" in the next line -- an allusion to her own signature tune. Torme served as a consultant for almost the entire run of Garland's show and their sometimes contentious relationship has been documented in numerous books, including Torme's own The Other Side of the Rainbow.

Product Details

Release Date: 11/27/2007
UPC: 0020286111429
Original Release: 1963
Source: Megaforce
Region Code: A
Sound: [stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 1:00:00
Sales rank: 31,071

Special Features

Biographies; Music only option

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Judy Garland Performer
Judy Garland Primary Artist
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg Primary Artist
Liza Minnelli Performer
Lorna Luft Performer,Performer
Mel Torme Performer
Jack Jones Performer
Tracy Everitt Performer
E.Y. Harburg Composer
Johnny Marks Composer

Technical Credits
Joey Luft Performer
Liza Minnelli Performer
Mel Torm¿¿ Performer

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Judy Garland Christmas Show
1. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas [2:31]
2. Consider Yourself [:45]
3. Where is Love? [1:12]
4. Steam Heat [1:26]
5. Little Drops of Rain [:46]
6. Wouldn't it Be Lovely? [:40]
7. Lollipops and Roses [2:08]
8. Santa Claus is Coming to Town [:49]
9. Alice Blue Gown [3:28]
10. "Holiday" Medley [:31]
11. Here We Come A-Caroling [3:03]
12. The Christmas Song [1:30]
13. Traditional Christmas Carol Medley [1:34]
14. Over the Rainbow [2:53]
1. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas [2:31]
2. Consider Yourself [:45]
3. Where is Love? [1:12]
4. Steam Heat [1:26]
5. Little Drops of Rain [:46]
6. Wouldn't it Be Lovely? [:40]
7. Lollipops and Roses [2:08]
8. Santa Claus is Coming to Town [:49]
9. Alice Blue Gown [3:28]
10. "Holiday" Medley [:31]
11. Here We Come A-Caroling [3:03]
12. The Christmas Song [1:30]
13. Traditional Christmas Carol Medley [1:34]
14. Over the Rainbow [2:53]
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