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The Judy Garland Show Remastered For DVD, Vol. One Released On 7/28

By: Jun. 10, 2009
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Infinity Entertainment and Falcon Entertainment Group have announced the upcoming release of The Judy Garland Show on DVD. Restored and digitally remastered from the original masters, the 26-show variety special is being released in 13 volumes, each featuring two of the hour-long shows. Volume One of The Judy Garland Show will be released on July 28.

The Emmy-nominated Judy Garland Show ended its critically-acclaimed CBS-TV run after just one season (1963-64). Today, those 26 variety shows are revered by many as the entertainment icon's finest work. Singing then-new material as well as the classics expected of her, this is the legendary Judy at her peak.

Newly restored and remastered in 2009's digital splendor from the original 2-inch videotapes, you are able to watch this dynamic diva -- arguably the finest talent of her time -- move you like no one else ever.

Also featured in volume one of this 13-volume collector's set is daughter Liza Minelli, now a legend in her own right. Then just 17, Liza sings her off-Broadway hit "You Are for Loving" and displays her renowned ability as a dancer on "Put on a Happy Face." Liza and Judy shine in the duets "Together," "We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together," "The Best is Yet to Come," "Bye, Bye, Baby" and "Bob White"; and revive the "We?re a Couple of Swells" tramp characters from Easter Parade.

Also featured in a dazzling display of song, dance and comedy are jazz greats Count Basie and his band and Mel Torm?, who perform solo and join the great Garland on such stunners as "I Hear Music,""The Sweetest Sounds," "Strike Up the Band," "April in Paris" and "Memories of You"; folk singer Judy Henske; and series regular Jerry Van Dyke who trades quips with Soupy Sales. Judy also sings "A Cottage for Sale," "Hey, Look Me Over," "Liza," "As Long as He Needs Me," and "Come Rain or Come Shine," a highlight of Judy's 45-year career.

Cast: Liza Minelli, Jerry Van Dyke, Judy Henske and Count Basie

DVD Special Features and Specifications:

* Outtakes
* original mono sound and 5.1 surround sound.

DVD Region: 1
Subtitles: No
Run Time: 2 hrs 0 min
Number of Discs: 1
Close Captioned: No




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