Nelson Eddy's Backyard (1952) (Exclusive)

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

What a shame there is not more of this - but this is a true joy! Poor dear Nelson... I hope he is in a better eternal place.

[@christinedubois5954]

I’m sure he is. Rest In Peace, sweet Nelson.

[@sylviagoughenour3996]

My 92 yr old mother absolutely loved Nelson. She’s passed and I’m sure she’s met him. She read all about Nelson and Jeanette. Has all their movies.

[@christinedubois5954]

Do you have a favorite Nelson Eddy Movie?

[@christinedubois5954]

Our Nelson Eddy! He was a big Star! And he had a magnificent voice!

[@wmcki76058]

I've never seen this. What a delight to watch. Thank you for posting it.

[@susie2366]

I think Nelson would have made a good dad. It’s sad that he and Jeanette never had a family life together. Can you imagine how beautiful and talented their children might have been?

[@christinedubois5954]

I agree! And it’s a shame that Nelson and his Wife, Ann, didn’t have a Family life, either! I’ve always wondered what Ann thought of being Married to Nelson Eddy, the famous American Baritone and Actor!

[@kathythompson9875]

@@christinedubois5954 she tricked Nelson into marrying her. There was nothing between them. At least Nelson and Jeanette got to spend some time together.

[@victoriahazel989]

Goodness gracious! A great big telegram to Jeanette ❤️

[@christinedubois5954]

Yeah. Poor Nelson.

[@christinebradley3306]

Awww.....never seen this one. What a delight! Thanks for posting this.

[@mariapelayo6276]

Many thanks for this delightful clip! Please keep them coming!

[@davidbingley6734]

The writing in this is wonderful!

[@SpecialtyHorseTraining]

Delightful!!

[@joanntaylor5457]

🎼🎼Love the BACK YARD SHOW!!💕 Are there more?? Our Nelson sing Superb as always Thank You!! Are there any more!!?? 🥰🤗🤗🤗🥰. Jo Ann🎥

[@tomarabutirskaya7252]

Я люблю Нельсона с детства.кто может быть лучше? Никто!!!!!! Голос,чудо!!!внешность Ипре красная! Я искала его несколько лет.и случайно одинчеловекиз с.ш.а. сказал ,куда написать.И о.чудо!!!!я получила от него письмо с фото.я так чолновалась,чего не могла открыть конверт.руки держали. Попросила подругу что бы она открыла письмо .я всех соседей свела с ума.я только и говорила о нем! Он жив!!!надо показывать его фильмы.что бы люди знали,какой бриллиант был и есть!!наш Нельсон.почему говорю. нАШ?это достояние всеобщее.!!у нас его очень любят!

[@joanntaylor5457]

🎥🎥❤️❤️Loved!! Made me laugh🤗😊😊!! Love seeing our Nelson at home TV shows!!😊😊 Do you have 🎥🎥more to share??💕💕 Anything with his Wife-Jenny!! Our lovely Jeanette?? Thanks 🙏 🙏🌹🌹 Jo Ann

[@christinedubois5954]

Wasn’t Nelson Eddy married to Anne Franklin? How could he have two Wives? You’re not supposed to have two Wives!

[@joanntaylor5457]

I mean the real Woman he wanted to marry JEANETTE MACDONALD WHO NELSON CALLED HIS JENNY!! You may read the Beloved Love Affair 30 years plus in “SWEETHEART S” by SHARON RICH!! Thanks and hope this will answer your questions!! Thanks. JoAnn

[@joanntaylor5457]

@@christinedubois5954 Have you had the apportunity to read “SWEETHEARTS” by Sharon Rich!! She tells about Our Nelson’s true love and spiritual great love and wife Jeannette MacDonald!! To me Jeanette was the true wife!! They had a love affair over 30 years old!! There will be a MAC/Eddy Gathering in Clearwater FLORDIA end of April!! If you are interested-look up Sharon Rich Facebook!! I am not on Facebook but a very good friend!! Look on KZbin for clips of Gathering in the past!!🌹🎼🌹

[@christinedubois5954]

I certainly hope that Nelson Eddy went to Heaven! I have been troubled about Nelson Eddy’s Eternal Home.

[@maceddy]

He had a good heart and was a kind, gentle, caring man. Yes, one could push him to anger but it took some doing and he tolerated far more than he probably should have. We have never met anyone who had an unkind thing to say about Nelson Eddy; instead, he touched lives and helped people, sometimes even anonymously.

[@eileenelliott6292]

I’ve watched this many times, I love it so much, but can anyone identify who young Freddie is talking about at 18:30 when he says someone was “out of town” the implication being that they would have asked him to sing, which amuses the audience hugely. Nelson’s face is priceless. I just cannot hear what the name is and it’s very annoying. Also I must congratulate Ted Paxson for his ability to accompany on the piano. It’s not an easy thing to do, but he watches his singers so carefully so that he doesn’t run ahead of them. It’s an art.

[@kathythompson9875]

Eileen Elliott he was saying "Roy Rogers"

[@katiegardner9048]

Absolutely incredible to watch Nelson sing a duet without being all over the leading lady. Interesting indeed. Must like his usual duet partner pretty well.

[@michaelmontgomery5818]

His personality is so much more ebullient than his wooden performances in films.

[@davidbingley6734]

It's really funny, but the singing just kills it.

[@maceddy]

They didn't know what to do with Nelson on television. It was a transition time in his career. He was much happier singing live for audiences, which is what he did when he soon after began a nightclub career. He was a huge success there.

[@christinedubois5954]

Our poor Nelson. He seems so sad and uninterested in working out or Singing. I feel bad for him. I feel his pain. What’s wrong with our sweet Nelson in this?

[@kathythompson9875]

He and Jeanette had a falling out at this time. They weren't together for about 2 years and reunited on TV at Jeanette's turn on "This is your life".

[@eileenelliott6292]

Can anybody tell me to where Nelson is referring at 19.02 when he sings of missing somewhere in Old Manhattan with scenery and greenery? Being English, I am not familiar with U.S. place names and it is annoying trying to guess. Thank you.

[@kathythompson9875]

New York.

[@rosasofiaoberholtzer529]

Delsightfull🎉❤

[@eileenelliott6292]

Was there any significance in the choice of the house for the opening credits? Was it one of Nelson’s homes?

[@maceddy]

Not that we recognize.

[@elizabethdelara6786]

Loved the singing.How come he looked so much better on 56 on the Danny Thomas Show.Here he was heavy from his face to his waist and looked too old for Ms Clayton

[@maceddy]

He was going through a rough patch in his life; he and Jeanette were personally estranged and he was trying to reinvent a new career; films were done, radio was done, concerts lost audiences to television; it was a new world. He and other middle-aged stars tried to find a place for themselves during the early '50s. Nelson was one of the first to make it big in nightclubs.

[@christinedubois5954]

Did you guys notice how our Nelson’s singing voice changed from when he was singing “Wish You Were Here” and “Bonndabar”? Something’s really getting under our Nelson’s skin. But, what is that, do you suppose that is?

[@maceddy]

He and Jeanette were at that time personally separated. Opening the show with his Lake Tahoe painting behind him was one of his creative ways to reach out to her.

[@christinedubois5954]

Oh. Poor Nelson! What happened between he and Jeanette MacDonald?

[@joanntaylor5457]

Our Nelson would have given the World 🌍 to perform on TV 📺 AND 📻 RADIO WITH HIS BELOVED JEANETTE!! Thanks JoAnn Alabama

[@kathythompson9875]

@@christinedubois5954 they had a falling out over a movie they were supposed to make. She over heard a couple of movie executives saying she looked to old. She blamed Nelsonand wouldn't see him again for 2 years.

[@emailvonsour]

Bonndabar?

[@jackbuckley7816]

Interesting relic of early television. Not that familiar with NE's career but I've known of him for many years, though I've heard few of his recordings & seen none of his movies with Jeanette McDonald, except for brief clips over the years. I like his relaxed style here, he does well in a sitcom setting. Reminds me somewhat of actor Dan Duryea. On the whole, the show's humor rather strained, the sidekick guy not too great either. Poor audio quality makes the duet number almost unbearable, so shrieky, high-pitched, & tinny, ouch! Still, though, fun to see NE in this ancient show.

[@chrisn7259]

I like Nelson Eddy, but this show seems so tired and generic for the era. Not good enough for him frankly.

[@maceddy]

Totally agree. They didn't know what to do with him in television. Later on it was suggested that he and Jeanette host variety/talk show together. That would have been wonderful, as would have been another movie. Jeanette suffered from a serious heart condition and was near death a few times during these years. When this show was filmed, Nelson and Jeanette were personally broken up and some of that innate sadness or "aloneness" one picks up is because of that. He was a different man when they were together. Watch him on the Bob Hope show on our channel when they were happy and you'll see a difference in his energy and enthusiasm.