JUDY GARLAND ON RADIO

Originally broadcast on WDCB
Saturday, March 11, 2006

COMMAND PERFORMANCE #134 (8-19-44) Mistress of Ceremonies Judy Garland wel­comes Danny Kaye, Lauritz Melchior, Helen Forrest and Major Meredith Willson and the AFRS orchestra, Danny translates Melchior’s song “Home on the Range” into Russian. Judy sings “I May Be Wrong.” All join in for a comic opera titled “Modern Travel.” AFRS. (29 min)

LUX RADIO THEATRE (12-25-50) “The Wizard of Oz” starring Judy Garland in a radio version of the 1939 screen classic with all the delightful music, comedy and adventure from the film. Cast includes Hans Conned as Scarecrow; Herb Vigran as Tin Man; Ed Max as Cowardly Lion; Herb Butterfield as Wizard; Betty Lou Gerson as Glinda. William Keighley hosts. John M. Kennedy announces. Rudy Schrager and the orchestra. Lux Soap, CBS. (19 min & 24 min & 17 min)

KRAFT MUSIC HALL (9-30-48) Al Jolson wel­comes guest Judy Garland for this first show of the new season. Al sings “Is It true What They Say About Dixie?” and “Poor Butterfly.” Judy sings “Poor Johnny One Note” and joins Al for “Pretty Baby.” Oscar Levant, Ken Carpenter. Kraft Foods, NBC. (29 min)

MAIL CALL #91 (5-17-44) Judy Garland wel­comes Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante and Arthur Treacher for a tribute to Minnesota with lots of comedy and music. Bing, Judy and Jimmy go on strike for dramatic parts and sing “The Groaner, the Canary and Me.” AFRS. (30 min)