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Behind the Scenes at The Judy Garland Show

Feature/April 2011

   

A CBS production executive responsible for getting The Judy Garland Show on the air in 1963 recalls his time in the studio with Barbra and Judy.
 

   
Notes from Rehearsal Hall A

April 27, 2011

On his blog, George Sunga, CBS production supervisor on The Judy Garland Show vividly recalls that week in October of 1963 when he worked with Barbra and Judy:

"My most memorable moment from the Judy Garland Show series, did not occur on stage, or in front of our cameras. It happened in Rehearsal Hall A on the floor above the stages at CBS Television City. This would be the final run thru of show #9 before going to Studio 43 for camera rehearsal the next two days. The show would not be videotaped until the second night on Friday, October 4, 1963...

"...We have never met or seen Judy’s guest, Barbra Streisand. Barely in her twenties, she presented mixed messages about her persona because she wore thrift store inspired wardrobe, sandals that gave way to bare feet, strong New York-ese accent with unruly head of hair...

"...As the run-thru progresses, we are treated to some honest and funny banter between Judy and Barbra. It is evident that there is such respect and admiration for each other. When Barbra, in a solo, begins to sing, “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered,” we all knew there was so much more to Barbra than our first impressions implied..."

Visit George Sunga's blog to read his complete recollection.