Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney

From the Judy Garland Show

[@MrSiloterio]

Rooney has said in the years after Judy passed away that the love they have for each other is more than romance. It's that kind of love that transcends the usual lustful, sexual desire that's more akin to the bond you have for your own sister. Rooney himself is an only child and he saw Garland as the perfect soulmate of a sister to him. That's why their love isn't romantic; no, it's far deeper than that.

[@ginnylorenz5265]

Beautifully put. Thank you!

[@akrenwinkle]

Meh. Rooney had 1 brother and 1 half-brother.

[@Greg-re7nj]

Amen😊

[@BHW722]

I love this clip. They are so comfortable together. Think how many times they performed together on stage and in the movies. The two best trained along with natural talent performers that ever came out of Hollywood. Judy was asked a few months before she died how often she saw Mickey. She quickly replied "as often as I can."

[@Kevierae]

Thank you Mickey for all the great memories. Now you and Judy can sing & dance the night away, again!

[@steviegr36]

Two of Americas greatest national treasures.They will live forever in our hearts...

[@BALLYJUNKIE]

I see little girl facial expressions on judy when shes around mickey .....i think he was one of the few people in her life that made her happy and feel good about her self ....i hope they can meet again someday

[@mca1218]

It's amazing that they each married so many times (him more times than her), but never to each other. And while he has said a million times that she was like family to him more than romantic, it's irresistible to think of them matrimonial. 25 years after their screen pairings, they fit right into place here, and seem to know each other better than anyone else did or would. Thanks for this.

[@crystinamarie1]

They would've been the perfect couple.

[@kimberlybaffour2438]

Yes they would have been. But she was insecure about her looks and he didn’t find her as attractive as the other bombshells he was pulling back then.

[@viviennecreamsicle1061]

@@kimberlybaffour2438 aww just like the Andy hardy films :/

[@noorclean2915]

They are both too short, their future kids will have harder lives

[@viviennecreamsicle1061]

@@noorclean2915 most people were short

[@zafi9133]

@@kimberlybaffour2438 they. were. best. friends. he even considered her as his freaking sister.

[@marianicastanos5406]

Great dancers ! Great actors ! Amazing performance and Judy Garland is so beautiful !

[@ginnylorenz5265]

Over the years, I have watched this video over and over. Just watch their faces.... every tiny detail....no wasted moment....acting every moment. Then there's their bodies....so tuned into each other.....every move working perfectly together. All those wonderful dances from their movies all those years ago..all the beauty, skill, talent, drive....they still had the magic together all those years later. You can see the joy it gives them to be doing it again together. Incomparable pros. Thank you from my heart, Judy and Mickey❣Whatever woes you had in your personal lives....you were able to give the world a great gift. You lifted our hearts❣❣❣❣❣

[@GleekiestSwift15]

i. love. this. I'm okay with Judy Garland's many marriages I'm just sad he wasn't one of them!!

[@mca1218]

Mickey has joined Judy to put on the ultimate show. RIP.

[@swimgymnyc]

This was the first show they taped- and the feeling of hopeful jubilation is palpable. The Edith Head dress in inspired, fashion-forward, glam but kicky. (EH was dumped as the show's designer in favor of more "sequined" Ray Aghayan)). But, the number itself, their pure fun and showmanship is what makes it an infectious joy to watch. Two consummate pros doing what they do- to perfection. My favorite number from the JG Show dvds. Thanks, Chumpy for making it ever-ready to savor!

[@mse48]

Great clip of Mickey and Judy in their forties. They both still looked pretty good here, seemed happy, and mixed well. You can see here that Mickey was a pretty good dancer. It's sad to hear that his family's stealing from him. I remember he declared bankruptcy in the '70s or early '80s. The guy's gotta be about 90 now, and he didn't look too well the last time I saw him on TV. His family should let the man live out his remaining time in peace.

[@terrygrant3467]

He died wealth.

[@shaunreilly774]

Still singing and dancing together and lighting up the screen with their talent!

[@rickenba]

WOW!!! 2 of the Greatest!!

[@msjosephine2]

This is sweet and sad, why do we all have to get old?

[@jonathanwald4572]

All love is not intended to be romantic. Their's was a bond much similar to that between brother and sister, and span from their earliest meetings until Garland's death.

[@weatdamal]

Brilliant piece.

[@Calliopeice]

one of my favorite songs

[@Jimbo8137]

I love these 2 and what a great song and music!

[@mcclurelauren14]

They are both so tiny, which makes them adorable.They look like small old (but not in a bad way) children.

[@matrox]

Mickey was a cool little dude.

[@violetcloud6517]

i know! he's seriously been around since the very first movies. ever. that's insane! he's so great

[@Young_Asher]

I love just LOVE Mickey and Judy!

[@michaelhoekheong6935]

So enjoyed this performance by judy and mickey🤗

[@richierichnumber1]

What an Icon ( Judy)

[@BooBots]

Sounds like a must-read to me. Thanks.

[@Zander45]

I loved this! Judy and Mickey were fantastic together,the way they danced. They had great chemistry! Where are there stars like that today?

[@ceriniana]

wow what a pair!

[@pia7063]

My fave on screen couples😊

[@vivianmartinez5028]

Talent at the highest level. That was Judy & Mickey.

[@thunderball6908]

This is such a lovely upload.

[@fasbc]

Only the best!

[@beccabebe428]

Mickey liked blonde bombshells he liked glamor girls when he was younger and Judy tended to go for older guys who were like father figures to her because her father died when she was a teenager and he was very close to her.

[@MARIANSCATLIFFE]

Such pros and good friends

[@xxxyorks]

Loving this x

[@winecrimesfoodandtime7119]

Love it!

[@vitebella]

I agree; I love watching the two of them at work! (Mickey was 5'3 to Judy's 4'11 1/2, but I think his slightly stooped posture and her hairdo may have something to do with the difference.) :)

[@lindseysanders3656]

Old comment.. but, I think she stood on her tip toes while dancing at times.

[@mfb3042]

I liked the way she danced. Kids together.

[@bartman898]

Two ole pros having fun.

[@rafesurrey6623]

Love this!

[@1privatepop1]

MIckey really did have loads of talent. Fun stuff.

[@BooBots]

The amazing thing is all the stuff that was going on behind the scenes of her TV series, as chronicled by Mel Torme in his book about Judy Garland. He was her musical director of the program (until he was fired). He pulls no punches in his book, boy. The truth hurts, in this case.

[@acousticguitarfan55]

Pure class! This was entertainment! Miley Cyrus take notes!

[@BobDeMarco]

great oldie.

[@2Hearts3]

She looks so pretty here. Great haircut.

[@danielvieira7437]

Esses dois são inesquecíveis ❤

[@sophiam1234]

lol i just saw him in cinderella... he was soo cute he sang two songs but he could hardly get from one side of the stage to the other bless him. x

[@sophiam1234]

THATS entertainment!

[@annageisinger5562]

poor Judy she looks so (sickly) thin I mean look at what they did to her. MGM sucks

[@pete9124]

True. Studio heads would be in jail today if they fed the "keep em workin" drugs these guys were fed!

[@elizabethdacosta5601]

Actually, I think she looks great here! All during that year of THE JUDY GARLAND Show (1963), I thought she looked great. You can’t dance and sing like that unless you are in decent shape. For me it was only during 1967 and 1968 that she looked really bad sometimes, and she was in terrible shape. She tried to do WE’RE A COUPLE OF SWELLS during that time and she was almost gasping for breath. I love her so much I had to turn it off because it was too painful to watch. I am enjoying all of these wonderful clips and there are plenty to watch without going to 1967/68. She did have a guest spot on either Parr or Carson during that time and was able to sing quite well but was sitting down.

[@StevenTorrey]

@@elizabethdacosta5601 Towards the end of her life, her alcoholism would prevent nutrients being processed, so hence that cadaverous look she had towards the end of her life. I think in this clip she looks pretty good.

[@elizabethdacosta5601]

Thank you Steven. I actually think she looks great here, as she did during all of her TV Shows. Also, I can’t believe she could still dance like that! She didn’t often dance during those shows so I assumed it was just too hard. The pictures from 1968 and especially 1969 are just heartbreaking.

[@Telboy555]

She was always beautiful . .

[@jayherzog7683]

Talent with a capital T!

[@HandwhistlerBen]

I know he is still alive, and probably make it to 100.

[@lmw7987]

@localibran totally agreed. if they had been together maybe shed still be alive. he wouldve been good for her. sadly he always jus saw her as a friend, even tho she was interested in him.

[@baileyboone5429]

Also, how on earth is she doing that in tights? Those things are absurdly difficult to walk in barefoot. Let alone dance. (The answer is, she’s Judy Garland.)

[@ThePearlofeire]

I noticed too.

[@Peppermint88]

They dated before course he's a ladies man which he's my fav since I was a pup He's still married to Jan anyways. Once I saw a pic of the rooneys going to the awards cermony this year

[@pegcage]

I heard that Judy had a terrific crush on Mickey when they were teenagers making movies together. But she went on to more mature men quickly. She was in love with Artie Shaw, the bandleader, and he up and married Lana Turner, which broke her heart.

[@seaheat]

@NicoleLeighKarbowski That's not only the reason. She's afraid she might slip and fall when dancing in high heels.

[@antinotis]

After the musicals, they couldn't find the right vehicle for Rooney. It is a shame because he was so talented. Short and pudgy always, but boy he could sing and dance. Even here he totally outdances Judy.

[@HandwhistlerBen]

Pure greatest! Mickey's family recently has been stealing his awards and trying to get at his money. He spoke to a Senate committee about helping the Elderly protect what belongs to them as well as be treated kindly as they age and need assistance. Judy was pushed much too hard by the studio as a teen and fame consumed her. Shirley Temple got out in her early twenties. Mickey had a rocky life with marriages and booze.

[@Alan35794]

This opening number was terrific but the show goes down hill from here. I love Judy, however, her TV series was not her best work.. she was too thin and the men at the TOP running the show didn't showcase correctly. Judy was a great comedian .. that should have been a big part!

[@W5KVV]

Judy Garland was 41 Mickey Rooney was 42 At the time of filming.

[@NicoleLeighKarbowski]

@saolili i know its not the only reason...it was just a neat little fact, that SHE said herself in a interview.

[@SwanofHollywood]

they dated? give me the details

[@thekingzliar]

What is the name of this song?

[@madmravyn]

What song is this?

[@MickeyZ428]

Mickey must have been devastated when Judy died. It would've been great if they really got married.

[@AnnaRoseD95]

@localibran i think she was always beautiful

[@Kailoa36]

@freshjuice2 Mickie Rooney is 900 years old? He doesn't look a day over 90! lol

[@tjj5337]

So what if they didn't marry... marriage does not mean 2 people will last or everything will be wonderful.

[@jl3322]

Mickey Rooney was terrible here-am so very glad they did not use this as the 1st episode of TJGS

[@susanb2015]

I love her but she's skin and bones! Feed her!

[@SSBB4]

She looked better than him here. Aren’t they only in their 40s here?

[@joeelliott1647]

this was 1963 so yeah around that time. He looks rough as hell. Probably from MGM running them into the ground man

[@Lealonna]

Man, what a wonderful party they're having now up there! Rest in Peace Mickey and Judy.

[@brockcureton2989]

Lealonna AMEN INDEED. 😇

[@laurawillson1627]

Both such amazing legends, truly.

[@vincenthannah7209]

This just put a big smile on my face. Delightful to see them together again.

[@Larry2463]

I read, I believe in Mickey Rooney's autobiography of some years ago, that he *did* propose to her in 1968. She was ill and in hospital at the time. Anyway, it is said she refused. I've often read that their love for each other was more of the Brother/Sister variety than as lovers.

[@sjtherage]

Mickey still looks cute even at that age.

[@mca1218]

I used to think that for years: they were the great love story that never properly finished. But thank God they're reunited here, both older, wiser (?), and still in love with each other some 25 years later.

[@skylinegtr96]

These two are the 2 GREATEST entertainers to EVER step in front of a camera.

[@BBBYpsi]

Two very small humans with extremely big talent. Kinda puts the reality shows of today to shame.

[@cmdrcool0420]

I come back and watch this at least once a week. it's just so perfect and judy is in her element!

[@juanmonge8]

When we used to worship movie stars !

[@jasminecruz7882]

We still do. Search popular stuffs like k-pop and Avengers in fan sites like tumblr and reddit, you'll find media is actually making these cult followers louder and louder as time goes by.

[@classicmovieclub9760]

Those 2 were always so adorable together!

[@brockcureton2989]

R i p Judy in Mickey. Love all 😇

[@apeygirl]

@localibran Not kidding. I ship them retroactively. They were adorable together and he always seemed to make her smile.

[@SaxonC]

That is what you call a true MOVIE COUPLE. When old friends reunited and people have that extra warm feeling they experience when they see them meet each other after a long period of time.

[@TheJazzStreet]

Mickey said in 1:28 "You gonna be a big star someday" ... and she became in a world big star!

[@NicoleLeighKarbowski]

@missmuggledetector he was only like 5'2 its funny because when they did concerts together when they were younger Judy would have to take off her heels and would perform barefoot or in her socks or whatever so that she wouldn't be taller then him. haha

[@saggioproductions4506]

0:29 oh my god she made the exact same face when Mickey kissed her on her 16th birthday some things never change😍😍

[@johnfd0210]

I thought the very same thing! That footage at L.B. Mayer's house (outside) came to mind instantly!

[@cactusbound]

And they were right together. Thanks or sharing this one. I loved watching them have fun!

[@inonemus]

enjoy and please comment

[@jackiegoldberg8253]

OMG Lets bring those days back again Pink Lady..... Senior Star Power/Senior Star Search and now Prime Time Players

[@theENGLISHconection]

classic i think they should have married

[@beaverd55]

I have never seen that clip. What two tremendously talented people, and their friendship shows through. ❤️

[@joshuahoward6845]

Good grief, I have never realized how short these two were. Judy is taller, but compared to other actors she was pretty small herself

[@thevanderman]

It's so wonderful seeing these two together - their both so at ease (was Mickey actually shorter than Judy)?

[@Kevierae]

Today is June 22. I believe it was 40 years ago today Judy Garland left us. Watching this leaves no doubt that she was the greatest! And Mickey was damn good, too!

[@nichiloop9544]

The wicked witch dislike this

[@alixvhessen]

She looked most attractive in those years......

[@coralprincess25]

So joyous -- makes me smile. That's entertainment.