Celebrating Judy Garland on what would've been her 100th birthday. I'm joined in conversation with my friend and fellow Judy - Benn Garner! We look at the centennial celebrations and talk about our Judy Garland book recommendations!
I am joined in conversation with Laura Saxby - Marilyn fan and creator behind Our Marilyn Monroe website and Instagram. We discuss myths and misconceptions surrounding Marilyn amongst other topics.
This is the long overdue part two of a two part deep dive into the conception, production and legacy of the 1954 musical drama "A Star Is Born".
In this episode I look at the restoration and legacy of the film. I'm joined in conversation with all three hosts of The Garland Gab! Check out their Judy Garland YouTube podcast here - www.youtube.com/c/TheGarlandGab
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I am joined in conversation with Alex Rigg fellow Bette Davis enthusiast and classic Hollywood film collector. We talk about the home media market and how to build out your classic film collection with some lesser known titles.
I am joined in conversation with friend and fellow Judy Garland enthusiast Benn Garner.
We look at the film teaming of Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. Our views on these films as a group and general conversation on this topic.
HUGE resource other than the films themselves would be John Frickie's book "Judy: A Legendary Film Career"
MINI-SODE shedding some fresh spotlight on "Presenting Lily Mars" (1943)
Research material for this episode listed below.
Frickie, J (2003) Judy Garland: A Portrait in Art & Anecdote. Bulfinch
Schmidt, R, L (2014) Judy Garland on Judy Garland. Chicago Running Press
Frickie, J (1992) Judy Garland World's Greatest Entertainer. Little, Brown and Company
Schechter, S (2002) Judy Garland: The Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Legend. First Taylor Trade Publishing
Frickie, J (2010) Judy Garland: A Legendary Film Career. Running Press
Frank, G (1975) Judy. Fletcher & Son
I am joined in conversation with IndieWire editor and Ticklish Business co-host Kristen Lopez.
We look at the later work of Joan Crawford and it's relevance in her career.
I'm taking a look at the 1960's film work of Marilyn Monroe. A factual audio essay.
I will be joined in conversation with the host of YouTubes's Hidden Hollywood, Savannah, toward the end of the show.
Savannah can be found on Instagram @darkpinup and being the fabulous host of Hidden Hollywood on YouTube. Which you can find by clicking here.
Research material for this episode listed below.
Spoto, D (1993). Marilyn Monroe: The Biography. Harper Collins
Guiles, F. L (1984). Legend: The Life and Death of Marilyn Monroe. Scarborough House
Victor, A (1999). The Marilyn Encyclopedia. The Overlook Press
Morgan, M (2007). Marilyn Monroe: Private and Undisclosed. Constable
Summers, A (1985). Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe. Gollancz
Brown, P & Barham, P (1992). Marilyn: The Last Take. Clays
Badman, K (2010). The Final Years of Marilyn Monroe. Aurum
This is a deep dive into Judy Garland's body of work on television during the later part of her career. A factual audio essay.
I will be joined in conversation with friend and fellow Judy Garland enthusiast Benn Garner toward the end of the show.
Research material for this episode listed below.
Sanders, C. S (1990). The Judy Garland Show: Rainbow's End. Morrow
Frickie, J (1992). Judy Garland World's Greatest Entertainer. Little, Brown and Company
Schechter, S (2002) Judy Garland: The Day-by-Day Chronicle of a Legend. First Taylor Trade Publishing
Frickie, J (2010) Judy Garland: A Legendary Film Career. Running Press
Frank, G (1975) Judy. Fletcher & Son
Coming November 2020.
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