Original press release:
Pioneer Entertainment
and Classic World Productions, Inc.
Presents the newest volume of
the Legendary Television Series
The Judy Garland Show, Volume 4
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 18, 2000
PIONEER ENTERTAINMENT AND CLASSIC WORLD PRODUCTIONS,INC.
PRESENTS THE NEWEST VOLUME OF THE LEGENDARY TELEVISION SERIES
THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW-VOLUME FOUR
Arriving November 21, Exclusive DVD Debut Features Never-Before-Seen
Outtakes And Audio Commentary By Director Norman Jewison
LONG BEACH, CA - A legendary performer and American icon, Judy Garland stands
alone as the quintessential star of stage and screen. Now, Pioneer
Entertainment and Classic World Productions, Inc. present long-lost episodes
of Garland's one and only television series exclusively on DVD. The Judy
Garland Show-Volume Four includes four never-before-released episodes that
originally aired during the 1963-1964 television season. Featuring rare
behind-the-scenes outtakes and a commentary by Norman Jewison, the digitally
restored and remastered DVD arrives on November 21 for $24.98.
Judy Garland's only weekly TV series was the biggest news of the 1963-64
television season. The 41-year-old Garland was at the peak of her career
with her Grammy-winning Album Of The Year "Judy at Carnegie Hall," the
corresponding sellout tour of 40 concerts, her Academy Award-nominated
performance in "Judgment at Nuremberg," and a TV special with fellow "Rat
Pack" members Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, which brought CBS its highest
rating to date. The network thus signed "the original diva" to a deal worth
an unprecedented $24 million, and her premiere broadcast won both rave
reviews as well as its time slot against the top-rated "Bonanza."
Unquestionably, "The Judy Garland Show" captured its star at her physical and
vocal prime.
The Judy Garland Show-Volume Four includes:
* Four complete episodes with Judy and her guests: singer Vic Damone, film
star Louis Jourdan (Gigi), television star George Maharis ("Route 66") and
jazz singer Robert Cole. Also featured are comedian Jack Carter, series
regular Jerry Van Dyke and the Hollywood Home Movies of Ken Murray, showing
the world's greatest stars at work and at play. Two of the four episodes are
hour-long concerts with Judy singing for most of the program.
* Rare, behind-the-scenes outtakes-never before broadcast-including one
concert show in which outtakes are kept within the body of the show. This
inclusion gives viewers a sense of experiencing her performance live with
golden examples of her unmatched wit as she masters challenging material
through different takes of certain songs.
* Audio commentary with famed director Norman Jewison (Moonstruck), who
shares memories of the eight shows that he executive produced and insights
into working with the original diva.
* Newly created 5.1 Surround Sound and original mono audio tracks.
* Digitally restored and remastered from the original 2" videotapes.
The Judy Garland Show-Volume Four follows the highly successful and
critically acclaimed release of last year's The Judy Garland Show Collection,
which was awarded Best Overall Presentation (non-theatrical) by the Video
Software Dealers Association (VSDA). This new volume fits conveniently into
the existing Collection's "trunk" box along with additional volumes planned
for release in 2001 which will complete the collection with every episode of
the series.
Here's a sample of what critics have had to say about The Judy Garland Show
on DVD since their debut in 1999:
"The greatest DVD set of the year, possibly ever" -- USA Today
"A high quality record of the legend at the peak of her abilities" -- TV Guide
"A full-bodied collection in its own right" - Billboard
"Judy at the peak of her latter-day performing style" -- Liz Smith
"Her tremendous talent lives on" -- Los Angeles Times
"Garland's best segments still rattle the rafters, especially in 5.1 channel sound" -- Entertainment Weekly
"The adult Judy, raw and riveting ... It's the DVD event of the year" -- Rolling Stone
Pioneer Entertainment (USA) L.P. (www.pioneer-ent.com) is a full-service
producer and distributor of entertainment software including film, music,
animation and television shows on VHS and DVD. Headquartered in Long Beach,
California, Pioneer Entertainment is part of the Pioneer North American
Group. Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation, is recognized around the
world for its position at the forefront of optical disc technology, car
electronics and consumer entertainment. With more than 20,000 employees
worldwide and over $4.2 billion in yearly sales worldwide, Pioneer operates
facilities in Japan, Europe, the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Classic World Productions Inc. ranks as one of the most respected and
resourceful labels for back catalogue music and television programs and owns
over 30,000 titles from legendary entertainers including Tony Bennett, Tom
Jones, and Engelbert Humperdinck.
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CONTACT:
JUDY GARLAND PROGRAM INQUISITIONS
Scott Schechter
garlands63@aol.com
THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW-VOLUME FOUR
Price: $24.98 (DVD)
Pre-Order Date: 10/17/00
Street Date: 11/21/00
Running Time: XX minutes
Catalog Number: 11506
MPAA Rating: NR
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LIZ SMITH column, Friday, October 20th, 2000
JUDY GARLAND fans have another merry Christmas on the way. On November 21st,
four more episodes of Garland's 1963-64 TV series hit the shelves. These
dazzling entries from Pioneer, include Judy warbling with Vic Damone and
Louis Jordan, as well as two of her classic concert shows. Outtakes and
audio commentary from Norman Jewison, who directed eight of the episodes are
icing on the DVD cake.
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