The Judy Garland Show - The Show That Got Away
TheJudy GarlandShow: The Show That Got Awayis a generous 74-minute look at the great entertainer at the peak of her post-film career. Though dismal ratings killed hervariety showafter its one season, in 1963-64, it gave her the chance to sing a wide variety of songs and share the stage with a number of great performers. Some of the show's milestones are included here: her performances of "Old Man River," "Battle Hymn of the Republic" (sung a few weeks after President Kennedy's assassination), and the medley of "Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again" with a youngBarbra Streisand.  The CD also includes a very funny "Boy Next Door" (it's not what you think), bits of dialogue, outtakes, sponsor announcements, and appearances byLena Horne,Peggy Lee, and the teenageLiza Minnelli. Photos, song-by-song technical details, and notes byGarland historian Scott Schechterround out the package.--David Horiuchi