HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JUDY GARLAND

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, June 10, 1989

LUX RADIO THEATRE (12-28-42) “A Star is Born” starring Judy Garland and Walter Pidgeon in a radio adaptation of the 1937 film which starred Janet Gaynor and Fredric March. Judy’s own movie version of this story wasn’t made until 1954! Cast includes Arthur O. Brian and Verna Felton. Esther Blodgett pursues her dream of being a Hollywood star. And, with the help of actor Norman Maine, she succeeds. Lux Soap, CBS. (17:18; 14:52; 24:42)

LUX RADIO THEATRE (12-2-46) “Meet Me in St. Louis” starring Judy Garland, Margaret O’Brien, Tom Drake, and Gale Gordon in a radio version of the 1944 motion picture. Set in St. Louis at the time of the 1903 World’s Fair, this musical tells the story of a wholesome American family at the turn of the century. Lux Soap, CBS. (17:50; 17:00; 23:25)

OUR SPECIAL GUEST will be Nostalgia Digest columnist and film fan BOB KOLOSOSKI who will be on hand to talk about the career of Judy Garland who was born on June 10, 1922. In addition to the two Lux Radio Theatre broadcasts, we’ll also have some interesting sound clips from other Judy Garland appearances on radio.