Original press release for Volume 1:
Pioneer Entertainment Proudly Presents
The Judy Garland Show, Volume One
On DVD!
"The Judy Garland Show, VOLUME ONE" will be available JUNE 15th at a
Suggested List Price of $24.98...
The American Icon in Her Legendary TV Series: Two Shows Available for the
First Time Ever-With Liza Minnelli and Mickey Rooney
LONG BEACH, Calif., May 7 /PRNewswire/ --
Pioneer Entertainment will release on June 15, two complete episodes of "THE
JUDY GARLAND SHOW" on DVD --that have never been released on any format --
with her guests Liza Minnelli and Mickey Rooney. These early segments from
Garland's 1963-64 CBS-TV series showcase the superstar with the two talents
that meant the most to her: former MGM musical co-star Rooney, and daughter
Liza.
The program with Rooney was the very first episode taped for Garland's highly
anticipated multi-million dollar series. Singing songs such as "How About
You?," "Our Love Affair," "You're So Right For Me" -- and a sketch where they
spoof their "Hey, Gang, Let's Put On A Show" musicals -- the pair proved they
still had the old MGM chemistry. Judy's solos include "I Feel A Song Coming
On," "When The Sun Comes Out," "Who Cares?," and the electrifying "Old Man
River," which remains one of the definitive moments of Garland's 45-year
career, and of television history.
Judy worked with Liza for the first time "officially" on this third episode
of her series. Fresh from her triumphant off-Broadway debut in "Best Foot
Forward," 17-year old Liza already displays the talent that would earn her an
Oscar and 3 Tony Awards, during both her solo work here and in the duets with
"Mama," which include "Together," "The Best Is Yet To Come," and their "Two
Lost Souls" number, which revived Judy's famous 'tramp' character -- this
time with Liza playing along. Garland again has solos that present her at
the very peak of her powers, including the astonishing "Come Rain Or Come
Shine," and the heartbreaking "As Long As He Needs Me."
Not widely seen since their original broadcast over 35 years ago, these two
episodes are making their home video debut -- on DVD including informative
liner notes and rare outtakes never aired, the programs have been digitally
remastered and restored from the original 2-inch videotapes, and are
presented in both the original mono and newly created 5.1 surround tracks.
You will have the feeling you're in Studio 43 at CBS Television City in
Hollywood for the legendary series known as "The Show That Got Away."
These 26 episodes presented legends such as Tony Bennett, Lena Horne,
Count Basie, Ethel Merman, Mel Torme, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, and Donald
O'Connor among others. Look for a deluxe multi-disc DVD box set from Pioneer
Entertainment this Fall of "The Judy Garland Show."
Pioneer Entertainment (USA) L.P. is a full-service producer and
distributor of entertainment software including film, music and animation on
VHS, DVD and laserdisc. Pioneer Entertainment (USA) L.P. is wholly-owned
subsidiary of Pioneer Electronic Corporation (PEC) and is headquartered in
Long Beach, California.
"The Judy Garland Show, VOLUME ONE" will be available JUNE 15th at a
Suggested List Price of $24.98 ....
LIZ SMITH -- Wednesday, May 12th, 1999
JUST IN time for the 30th anniversary of Judy Garland's passing in June,
Pioneer Entertainment will begin releasing complete episodes of Garland's
1963-64 TV show on DVD. The first two arrive in June, with Judy paired off
with Mickey Rooney and Liza Minnelli. The DVDs will contain rare outtakes and
rehearsal footage and have been digitally remastered to dazzling effect. The
project, which will eventually include the entire 26-episode series, is a
labor of love from Garland historian Scott Schecter.
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