The Judy Garland Show, Vol 03 - The Christmas Show (Show 15)

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Summary: A Heart-Warming Special With Judy & Family!
Review: This special Christmas installment of the sensational 1963-1964 "Judy Garland Show" is quite possibly the best of the series. For anybody who can remember watching this program when it originally aired on CBS-TV on Sunday night, December 22, 1963, I'm guessing that each one of you has a bit of a lump in your throat when re-watching this excellent DVD today, because you can no doubt recall very vividly the times in which it aired for the first time: exactly one month after our President (JFK) had been killed in Dallas. This Garland entry was then (and probably still is) kind of a bittersweet memory, coming so close to one of America's worst tragedies in our history. I can feel some of 1963 come right through the screen when I watch this Christmas show [and I'm not even old enough to remember 1963]! It's just THERE, and it comes through (at least for me). Judy and company do a standout job in comforting a distressed nation during this 1-hour party. Guests Jack Jones and Mel Torme are also on hand to add to the festive atmosphere, along with Judy's three children, Liza, Joe, and Lorna. I know from reading various books that Christmas time was indeed very special to the Garland clan....and that fact really shines through during this program! The love these 4 had for one another is very evident. This point is driven home with force at the very end of this show, when Judy sits down, with Joe & Lorna by her side, and gives the grief-stricken 1963 audience a "good" cry this time, with her infamous "Over The Rainbow". It made me well up, I'll tell you that! A great end to a fine Christmas treat. Judy Garland's legend and enormous talent lives on with Pioneer Artists' splendid series of DVD-Video programs spotlighting this one-of-a-kind superstar! Thanks Pioneer for giving us these wonderful DVD's! And thank you, Judy .... always!

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Summary: A step back in time, to a hollywood style Christmas special
Review: This tape will take you back in time to the days when Christmas T.V. specials were just that, special. The songs are great on this tape. Guests include Jack Jones & Mel Torme. Liza appears on this tape also. I must have for fans of Judy, or fans of Christmas specials like this!

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Summary: A wonderful Christmas Special
Review: We really enjoyed this tape! The quality was actual quite good, clear images (in B&W). This hour long show features the original commericals that likely aired with the special-an added treat. (I'm quite certain the cereal commerical features Marion Ross). The show itself features Judy and her 3 children (Liza, Lorna & Joe) as well as special guest Mel Torme and Jack Jones. Judy doesn't do alot of singing, but when she does, it's wonderful. It's really neat to watch a wholesome family special that aired in 1963. As one reviewer said, "they don't make them like this anymore" - and they don't! A real treat for any Judy Garland fan. Though not listed on the box, Judy closes the show with "Over The Rainbow" with Lorna and Joe at her side. Knowing the troubles that plagued the family through the coming years, this is a real special memory for Judy and her fans....

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Summary: A wonderful Christmas Special
Review: We really enjoyed this tape! The quality was actual quite good, clear images (in B&W). This hour long show features the original commericals that likely aired with the special-an added treat. (I'm quite certain the cereal commerical features Marion Ross). The show itself features Judy and her 3 children (Liza, Lorna & Joe) as well as special guest Mel Torme and Jack Jones. Judy doesn't do alot of singing, but when she does, it's wonderful. It's really neat to watch a wholesome family special that aired in 1963. As one reviewer said, "they don't make them like this anymore" - and they don't! A real treat for any Judy Garland fan. Though not listed on the box, Judy closes the show with "Over The Rainbow" with Lorna and Joe at her side. Knowing the troubles that plagued the family through the coming years, this is a real special memory for Judy and her fans....

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Summary: judy's great!
Review: you won't believe it - even in austria judy is still loved. i am collecting all that christmas record stuff from the 40/50/60ies, so this video really is a must for me. really charming, how innocent tv was at that time ... does anybody have an idea if liza minelli recorded christmas songs as well? please contact me on [e-mail]. merry christmas to all of you! norman.

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Summary: judy?s great!
Review: you won?t believe it - even in austria judy is still loved. i am collecting all that christmas record stuff from the 40/50/60ies, so this video really is a must for me. really charming, how innocent tv was at that time ... does anybody have an idea if liza minelli recorded christmas songs as well? please contact me on [e-mail]. merry christmas to all of you! norman.