Betty Hutton's Memorial Service, 2007

This video opens with Betty Hutton music playing in the background at her own Memorial Service. Carl Bruno, Executor of the Betty Hutton Estate reads several letters sent to Betty Hutton from WW2 servicemen long after the War. A.C. Lyles, from Paramount Studios in Hollywood remembers Betty Hutton with candor and humor. And finally, Southern California's iconic gay cabaret entertainer, Rudy de la Mor gets the "congregation" together to sing, "There's No Business, Like Show Business", with a standing ovation for Betty Hutton!

[@Tahoemike1]

Wow, I posted this video a very long time ago! We had this video filmed at Betty's memorial service as a remembrance of the event. So happy to see that so many of you are finally seeing it for a first time and enjoying it so much!

[@Oivey2000]

This was great. I was recently reading about her personal struggles in life. So sad. Is it true that her 3 daughters did not attend her funeral? Of course, I did not know her in real life, per she had great stage presence and was a bundle of energy!

[@patriciashea676]

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[@cherylcallahan5402]

Michael Mayer

[@brucemcgee2281]

I happened across a link to her final interview with Robert Osborne. Before, my only knowledge of Betty was her great "Annie Get Your Gun" role. Im in my 60's, and can't understand how I've missed her films over the years. I'm another fan, now.

[@altamau8678]

What a talent! She was unique in so many ways. That smooth silky voice. They just don’t visit this earth like they used to. Long gone are the real talents.

[@anitabaker8259]

Betty was a gem.What a journey.She’s with the Lord now.❤

[@altamau8678]

I didn’t know about this fabulous talented women until now. What a talented, endless energy you were Ms. Hutton! Your singing is smooth as silk. No one sings “It had to be you” like YOU! Going to search for her movies. Just love her. Thank you for this video. RIP Betty Hutton.

[@lnl3237]

Just watched Ms. Hutton's interview with Robert Osborne. She now rests with her Heavenly Father.

[@carolynlogan1387]

She was an amazing soul. She enlightened me as a child watching replays of her films back in the 1960s. Her joy and enthusiam in those old movies cheered my spirit like no performer ever.

[@cynthiaburke4521]

I saw Betty Hutton in her movies in my early childhood years. Thank you Betty for your talent that you shared with us. Seeing your funeral service made me sad but also happy that I got to experience your performances in your movies. You will be missed.❤

[@ambrosemclaren145]

Betty Hutton gave one of the most touching professions of the Catholic faith on TCM Private Screenings. Bob Woodhouse was a gentlemanly host and allowed her to tell her story though it was a bit lengthy. It was absolutely beautiful. Rest in peace, Betty. Thanks for the memories.

[@Spiderman7Bob7]

Betty Hutton was one of the biggest movies stars of the 40's & 50's . Everyone loved her. She had that kind of personality that jumoed off of the screen. Betty's performances in "Annie Get Your Gun" , "The Perials of Pauline" and "The Greatest Show On Earth" are my favorite films with her . I also saw her stage show that she did here in Chicago, Il.

[@ThatsJustPeachy1871]

Tonight I think I’ll treat myself to a Betty Hutton movie🥰❤️

[@janetpercell3989]

I saw Annie get your gun when I was real young and I never forgot it. I didn't know who played Annie..but I loved her portral of Annie.. she was so camp but sweet! Too bad she didn't feel loved!

[@Tahoemike1]

I extend a really big thank you to all of you who are showing your love and support for Betty! She would be truly overwhelmed...

[@briansankey7137]

And THANK YOU, Michael for sharing your video with those of us who love Betty through her films!

[@Tahoemike1]

Thanks for the kind comments, Billie!

[@vascoemyer]

Forever a STAR ✨💫 thank you Betty for leaving this sad, old world your glistening legacy. Betty Hutton - this place will never see her like again ❤😢😊

[@lorrainebrown3536]

This has been absolutely the most beautiful memorial service I have ever seen! AND , Betty Hutton so deserving!❤️🙏

[@susierae1190]

We love you Betty....thank you for honesty in your latter years. We appreciate all your talent and honesty. RIP beautiful 🙏🏼❤😔

[@EricCarter-e5q]

Wonder did she get flowers before she left this earth, such a talent: there will always be a StorkClub.

[@madelinetramantano8302]

SWEET LADY YOU DESERVED ❤️ A BETTER LIFE THEN YOU HAD. PEOPLE LOVED YOU . R. I. P.

[@lnl3237]

A.C. Lyle's tribute was so touching and honest.

[@joemonteleonezollo4967]

There is no substitute for Talent!!! RIP

[@LifeLuvWe]

Beloved a true talent. Betty Hutton 🌟I personally cherish my autograph, I purchased on eBay. 🥰 Dear Soul - Betty Hutton U were one of R Greatest Shows on Earth🙏God Son Holy Spirit Knows, you are now in Kingdom of Heaven🕊️

[@janetpercell3989]

I saw her in greatest show on earth also! 2 films that I never forgot the star Betty Hutton.

[@maytedrew8638]

Wow! My Mom loved her and when I saw her on the screen, she wowed me. She wowed me when she was candid about her conversion to Catholicism and her search for peace with her turbulent life and loss. She was a truly unique talent and her energy that captivated generations of fans.. She was a true an American legend.

[@sherrimorris3560]

She was always a bright shining star in our home. Dad really got a kick out of her reverse glamour! She seemed as though she was a real hoot, attractive as heck but not threatening to other women. Very funny and at the same time charming and a great singer even as she was sure that she wasn't. Result in peace, lovely Betty. 🙏🏼♥️

[@LawandaFinch]

Very well said!

[@levieenrose7646]

Such a beautiful service and tribute to Betty.

[@rebeccagable9629]

I was delighted to find this online--I discovered her movies late in my life & she blew me away with her talent,. I realize she had a sad life & wish I could've met her!

[@billieanderson93]

Thank you for taking such good care of Betty, and thank you for posting this video.❤

[@karmitdafruge1]

RIP to a beautiful wonderful singer and woman

[@Joez86]

A true legend of entertainment 🙏

[@lorrainebrown3536]

Absolutely beautiful talent & absolutely beautiful soul! She is enjoying her heavenly home bless her! ❤️🙏

[@patdoyle3686]

A real Superstar 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@timothykscarborough7047]

The Superstar is Jesus Christ!! Betty knew that!!!

[@noelnewlon]

From the first moment I saw her as Annie Oakley, I fell in love with her completely.

[@cherylcallahan5402]

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[@madelinetramantano8302]

R. I. P. YOU BEAUTIFULL LADY.

[@paulsimpson1697]

God bless you betty hutton you are loved for always 😢

[@billieanderson93]

I wish I had known Betty in her private life. She had such a tough upbringing, yet she was able to make it out of poverty to find the success that she had always dreamed of. She was missing love in her life. I’ve had some struggles myself, and I know how important it is to feel loved. I wish somehow I could thank her for lifting my spirits during the tough times, and I wish that I could have given her comfort during her tough times. Betty will always be loved ❤️.

[@thekinggypsy6160]

Beautiful service RIP Betty

[@dpf5939]

Didn't recognize anyone here. I know her 3 daughters didn't show. Maybe fans or people from the church she went to. She was a blast.

[@1105pitbull]

I watched Betty's final interview and when she remembered her time shooting Annie Get your Gun she said that she was not treated very well because everyone was wanting Judy Garland back. It was not a happy memory for her sadly.

[@jackiea3222]

That fact that none of her daughters attended speaks volumes.

[@annairwin8147]

Oh it does.....😔

[@LOVEisBLUE-k9j]

So sad 😪

[@DMalltheway]

It’s their business

[@CarloM321]

RIP Betty

[@Panda-fp8tv]

You bright and shine among the stars ✨

[@lindafoster2141]

Thank you for posting this, I just found it, I loved Betty Hutton!!

[@gailshea2294]

This is how I still feel about my husband who died in 1985, December 27. 🙏

[@Tahoemike1]

Sorry for your loss, Gail... The hurt never goes away, we just learn over time to cope with it.

[@madelinetramantano8302]

ALL OUR ❤️

[@jamesodonnell6399]

I grew up with Annie Oakley Betty Hutton and of course all that jive she naturally posessed, It had to be you Betty❤

[@madelinetramantano8302]

BEAUTIFULL TRIBUTE

[@EricCarter-e5q]

The days of MarthaRaye,Joan Davis, Betty Hutton Lucille Ball and others.

[@maryellengrayberg9146]

RIP Betty.🙏

[@dawnwarren9666]

Again your sprit brings us love..thank you for f sharing your life...

[@dawnwarren9666]

Bless. You Betty Hutton

[@williambahrenfuss4961]

❤ ✝️ R.I.P. Betty Hutton😢

[@rossmiles7169]

So TALENTED...

[@christaylor2529]

Betty send me so talen... RIP

[@billyscarberry499]

Just discovered her online.Wow@ what talent $ Energy..Paramount " Black Listed her" For walking out..What were they thinking? Oh@ God has a place for her children for Abandoning their mother.. We All have sinned. Matthew 143: 2. Deuteromeny says: : " Honor your farther and Mother".

[@LawandaFinch]

Amen!

[@EricCarter-e5q]

Betty and Judy.

[@Elainerulesutube]

A.C. Lyles passed away in 2013.

[@LOVEisBLUE-k9j]

Wasn't his eulogy great!

[@johnduncan4725]

❤

[@retrobilly1986]

Hollywood treated her like crap.

[@jackjules7552]

According to Betty's book, Paramount treated her decently. It was when she was loaned to MGM for Annie Get Your Gun that MGM disrespected her very badly. She never fully recovered from her experience at MGM and it wasn't long before she even tore up her Paramount contract because Paramount refused to let her husband direct her upcoming film.

[@divaplavalaguna86]

😥💜💐👏 RIP

[@glaucioakira8936]

What’s this cerimony? We don’t do that in my country.

[@patriciaaznavourian3014]

Celebration of life

[@bambinoandmore46]

We have these in the UK

[@judilynn9569]

If the person is cremated, there is no body to lay in state. So a memorial service is held instead. Of course, she was a very popular and loved person so this one was very special.

[@bambinoandmore46]

@Judi Lynn if the person is cremated we still have a service in the uk of all kinds . Then a memorial service later for those who could not attend the cremation or burial

[@rickram1961]

Was Betty's three daughters in attendance at Miss Hutton's Memorial Service?

[@brendafuller907]

I've read in here they did not.

[@lyndabuss8594]

Are her daughters there?

[@brendafuller907]

I've read in here they did not attend.