Guests include Lorna Luft, Joey Luft and Liza Minnelli as well as Jack Jones, and Mel Torme, who performs his own legendary composition, "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)." Judy herself performs carols such as "Winter Wonderland" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," the iconic standard that she first introduced to the world in the 1944 movie Meet Me in St. Louis.
In 1963, "The Judy Garland Show" was a celebrated entry on CBS' fall schedule, bringing the renowned movie star and all-around entertainer to a weekly series format after several successful variety specials. But, facing "Bonanza" across the dial, the series ultimately didn't capture enough viewers to last beyond its first season. Nevertheless, it has remained a legendary 'lost' series for showcasing the iconic Garland in fine musical form in both solo performances and with guests including Barbra Streisand, Lena Horne, Bobby Darin, Mickey Rooney, Ethel Merman, June Allyson, Tony Bennett, Jack Jones, and daughters Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft. One of the show's many highlights features Garland delivering a show-stopping rendition of 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' days after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy-the performance, which was intended to help heal the country following the devastating loss, still inspires critics to this day.
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