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Bringing some JOYFULL JUDY-ISM in these troubling times.

Coming June 18: My new book, JUDY GARLAND: THE VOICE OF MGM, published by Lyons Press PREORDER: https://tinyurl.com/bdzaju49
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January 6, 1967: Judy Garland spent time at Dartmouth College, in Hanover, New Hampshire, enjoying a game of pool with some students from the Alpha Theta fraternity.

The Judy Room's "Judy Garland - The Concert Years" www.thejudyroom.com/judy-garland...

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January 7, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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"Pick Up," Scene 2002, Take 3
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Filmography Pages on "The Harvey Girls" www.thejudyroom.com/filmography/...

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January 5, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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January 5, 1945: Judy Garland, Virginia O'Brien, and Marion Doenges (dubbing for Cyd Charisse) prerecorded "It's A Great Big World" for "The Harvey Girls."

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January 5, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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January 4, 1943: Production on "Girl Crazy" began with the first day of filming the "I Got Rhythm" number on the "Exterior Corral" set.

The Judy Room's Filmography Page on "Girl Crazy" www.thejudyroom.com/filmography/...

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January 4, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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My publisher, Lyons Press, told me that the book is a success and has been "selling very well," especially for (as they put it) "a year that's been bad for books."

Thank you, everyone, for your continued support. This could never have happened without all of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
January 3, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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This past year has been a banner year, obviously, because of the book. I couldn't have asked for a better reception to the release of "Judy Garland: The Voice of MGM" than I received from critics and fans. It's been a dream come true.

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January 3, 2026 at 1:16 AM
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An article in the local paper, published on July 14, 1969, reported that Judy was planning to travel to Manchester to see her cement block placed in the "Wall of Fame," but she passed away before that event. The cast was never put on the wall and is currently lost. The gardens closed in 1982.
January 2, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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It was incorrectly reported that this event happened at Tony Hatch's new clothing shop in Bromley on June 18, 1969, the claim being that these were the final photos taken of Judy before her death. In July 2020, Mr. Hatch was contacted and explained that this event did not occur at his shop.
January 2, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Early January 1969: During her engagement at the Talk of the Town in London, England, Judy Garland put her hand and footprints in cement for the Belle Vue Zoo and Gardens' "Wall of Fame" in Manchester. Judy did not travel to Manchester. The folks from Manchester brought the materials to her.
January 2, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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January 1, 1942: Judy on the cover of "Modern Screen." Inside, an article allegedly written by her mom, Ethel.

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January 2, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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Week of December 31, 1938: The latest issue of the trade magazine, "Motion Picture Herald," reported on a new camera mounting developed for "The Wizard of Oz."

Spotlight on "The Wizard of Oz" at www.thejudyroom.com/filmography/...

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January 1, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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December 30, 1935: This photo was taken of Judy Garland with Mickey Rooney and Jane Withers backstage at an event at the Shrine in Los Angeles. 13-year-old Judy had been with MGM as a new contract player for just a little over three months.

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December 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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December 29, 1942: Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney rehearsed and recorded "I Got Rhythm" with Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra.

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December 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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These last two days were devoted to the opening scenes of the sequence, featuring Dorothy's entrance and her initial meeting with Glinda (Billie Burke).  These were the last scenes of the extensive sequence to be shot, ending about two weeks of filming on that fantastic set.
December 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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December 29, 1938:  This was the first of the last two days of filming the "Munchkinland" sequence for "The Wizard of Oz."

Spotlight on "The Wizard of Oz" at www.thejudyroom.com/filmography/...

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December 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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This version was filmed but ultimately deleted when a less "noisy" version was re-recorded in 1947. This early version was the film's original opening. "Manuela" sings about her fantasies of the pirate "Mack the Black." A short clip of this is in the trailer.

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December 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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December 28, 1946: Judy prerecorded the first version of "Mack The Black" for "The Pirate."  The session lasted from 1:10 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.

1st Deleted Version:
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2nd Deleted Version:
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December 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Everything happens for a reason, as they say, and the result is we have the 1954 masterpiece.

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December 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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This performance gave Judy the idea of playing the role on the big screen, which she finally did in 1954. Judy originally went to MGM (her home studio at the time) to adapt the story into a dramatic musical, but they felt the subject matter was too adult for her image as "America's Sweetheart."
December 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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December 28, 1942:  Judy played Esther Blodget in the CBS Radio "Lux Radio Theater" adaptation of "A Star Is Born," costarring Walter Pidgeon.

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December 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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The green makeup had copper in it, resulting in her being so badly burned that she was immediately rushed to the hospital and out of the film until mid-February. She suffered first-degree burns on her face and second-degree burns on her hands, per an MGM memo dated January 5, 1939.
December 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Everything was fine until after lunch, when the scene was filmed again. The trap door on the floor of the stage that contained an elevator-type rigging to lower Hamilton didn't work correctly, and she was severely burned.

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December 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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December 28, 1938: Filming of "The Wizard of Oz" was devoted to the scene in which Margaret Hamilton's Wicked Witch of the West exits Munchkinland in a column of flames and smoke.

Spotlight on "The Wizard of Oz" www.thejudyroom.com/filmography/...

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December 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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December 27, 1946: Judy Garland's first recording session for "The Pirate." She recorded "Love Of My Life." This version was not used in the final film.

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December 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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December 26, 1939: Judy Garland appeared on "The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope" on NBC Radio broadcast out of Hollywood.  She sang a rare solo version of "Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead."

Listen to here:
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December 27, 2025 at 12:37 AM