The Judy Garland Show Episode 1 [REIMAGINED in STEREO] Judy Garland Mickey Rooney CBS-TV 1963 in 4K

Experience (most of) the first videotaped episode of CBS-TV''s "The Judy Garland Show" recorded on June 23, 1963 at CBS Television City in Los Angeles - which is now completely re-imagined into 'fake' stereo using 5 music stems and 3 effect tracks (8 total) to create this Dyna-Stereo version. Mort Lindsey, the Musical Director, opens the show conducting a showstopper Overture.
Unfortunately, there was one song in this show 'owned' by a claimant which caused worldwide blocking of this video, so it had to be edited out (you won't notice) to be able to post this video (a dispute has been made). The ORIGINAL SOURCE came right here from KZbin, where you can experience this exact show in its original mono - so the blocking makes no sense as the claimant's source was not where this video came from. Either way, enjoy this edited version and after the dispute, I will make public the unlisted full show in sparkling stereo - if allowed.
From Wikipedia:
"The Judy Garland Show" was an American musical variety television series that aired on CBS on Sunday nights during the 1963-1964 television season. Despite it being canceled relatively early on, it is now revered and considered an important piece of television history.
Production difficulties beset the series almost from the beginning. The series had three different producers in the course of its 26 episodes and went through a number of other key personnel changes. With the change in producers also came changes to the show's format, which started as comedy and variety but switched to an almost purely concert format. (In fact, as of episode 20, the on-screen title of the show became Judy Garland In Concert.)
While Garland herself was popular with critics, the initial variety format and her co-star, Jerry Van Dyke, were not. The show competed with NBC's Bonanza, then the second most popular program on television, and consistently performed poorly in the ratings. Although fans rallied in an attempt to save the show, CBS canceled it after a single season.
Judy Garland's four-year contract for the series called for 26 weekly shows, for which Garland's corporation, Kingsrow Enterprises, would be paid $140,000 per episode. Of that Garland was guaranteed between $25,000 and $30,000 per show. Kingsrow Enterprises would also retain ownership of the tapes, allowing Garland to sell the series into syndication.
In the first few episodes, George Schlatter was the producer, while Bill Hobin was retained to direct. Schlatter set about assembling the crew for the series.
Mort Lindsey was hired to conduct the show's orchestra.
Although initially planned for an East Coast shoot, The Judy Garland Show was taped in Studio 43 at CBS Television City in Los Angeles. The network had gone to great expense to prepare the studio, including an estimated $100,000 to raise the stage and install a separate revolving stage (as seen in use in the opening scene).
Garland's old friend and frequent MGM co-star Mickey Rooney was, at Garland's insistence, her first guest - although, because the network elected to air the series out of production order, this was actually the tenth episode to be broadcast.
Hopefully, Paramount/CBS will realize this video was not sourced from their "Sid Luft Press Screener" and will allow the complete show to be posted, as many others have done.
Copyrighted Music in this video with proceeds going to Orchard Music and Sony/UMG:
"When the Sun Comes Out"
"Too Late Now (Live)"
"You're So Right For Me (Live)"
#judy #remastered #monotostereo
A.I.-created commentary:
The Judy Garland Show wasn't your average Sunday night variety program. It was a dazzling dream riddled with backstage drama, a shooting star that burned bright but briefly. Though canceled after just one season, it's now a cherished relic of television history.
Imagine Judy Garland, a vocal powerhouse adored by critics, battling network executives and a format that just didn't click. Originally envisioned as a comedy and variety show, it clashed with her co-star, the wacky antics of Jerry Van Dyke proving an awkward fit next to Garland's elegance.
The show was a whirlwind of changes. Producers came and went, the format morphed from variety to pure concert, and the competition was fierce - facing off against the then-unbeatable "Bonanza." Despite a fan campaign, CBS pulled the plug, leaving behind a trail of "what-ifs."
But the story doesn't end there. Garland's savvy business moves secured her a sweet deal: $140,000 per episode and ownership of the tapes, allowing her to profit later through syndication. Talk about a woman who knew her worth!
The show boasted lavish sets, a custom-built stage, and even a dressing room resembling Garland's own home, complete with a "Yellow Brick Road" hallway leading to the stage. Her first guest? None other than her longtime friend, Mickey Rooney, making for a heartwarming reunion (though it aired much later in the season).

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

Glorious days of television 📺

[@alangray9117]

60 years later and you still get chills.

[@stanleycostello9610]

She looks marvelous. She is in top form vocally. I can imagine (if you were a Judy fan) how exciting this would be.

[@jeffbassin630]

This video proves that there was only ONE Judy Garland - the most talented singer and all-round entertainer.

[@pablozunino]

sparkling stereo, yes!!!!! thank you!!!!!

[@williamdunphy352]

0:18 Mort Lindsey.

[@musicom67]

Don't miss the outtake at 44:44! Here we are taking a high-quality monophonic audio track and splitting it into 8 tracks to create extra-wide "Dyna-Stereo". Real nice musical arrangements by Jack Elliott (aka Irwin Zucker) who, after Judy's show was canceled, went on to be musical director to NBC's "The Andy Williams Show" - and who also brought you the theme to "Barney Miller" (with Allyn Ferguson) in the '70s! Also, the 'Velvet Fog' singer Mel Torme is credited for his contributions to the 'special musical material'.

[@pgh45rpms]

In 1966 Zucker became one of the record executives at Double Shot Records, Hollywood.

[@ChuckHackney]

It wasn't just that voice. Although God knows she is so talented vocally, it is how she emotes, her stage presence and demeanor that set her apart.

[@fob1xxl]

She was MARVELOUS ! PURE TALENT ! 💙

[@michaelmcgee8543]

Enjoyed it i use to watch her show when I was a kid until it got canceled!

[@Tom-pw2ni]

Amazing show! Can't wait for the Ole Man River episode!

[@haydenstenlund5818]

This is indeed the old man river episode, considering it’s the first, If you’ll read the description, It stated old man River had to be cut because somebody could have sued and claimed for copyright. She did two versions on her show one in this episode, episode one And the other in episode 25 they are both on KZbin as of now you just have to find them, They’re not too difficult though. Cheers and good luck to you.

[@Tom-pw2ni]

@@haydenstenlund5818 thank you for letting me know, I knew old man river was in episode 25, but did not remember it was also in episode 1. Dusted off the DVDs and there it is.

[@PugetSoundFlyer]

Love this...next week is Tony Bennett...I'll definitely tune in!!!

[@jasonbeard4713]

Can we call this Mickey's final major television appearance? Yes, I know that he was on tv many more times, but not of this stature.

[@fkd1963]

He was a guest on The Carol Burnett Show

[@LannieLord]

He's awful @@fkd1963

[@akrenwinkle]

Hardly. Red Skelton, Dean Martin variety shows.

[@davidalp6079]

No way! He was in SUGAR BABIES in the 1980's with Anne Miller, I went to see him! He made a fortune doing that show! And that was 25 years AFTER this TV show

[@lakephillip]

OMG

[@pgh45rpms]

Mickey filed for bankruptcy in 1962 due to mismanagement of his finances (he had a gambling addiction). He was getting out of his financial woes when this show aired in 1963..

[@LannieLord]

Mickey Rooney sucks .

[@musicom67]

Just think Rooney did "Sugar Babies" with Ann Miller for most of the 1970s-80s.

[@rockeryhudpeck3390]

The conductor is cute

[@musicom67]

Think that's why Merv Griffin hired him?😵

[@jess4metoo]

Why was this on my homepage? Oh wait, I’m gay!

[@musicom67]

Sometimes these things work out as planned. 🤣👍

[@akrenwinkle]

05:00 The pill's full of Judy!

[@LannieLord]

OMG! LOL.

[@musicom67]

AND they didn't security seal CONTAC pills until the '80s. I remember taking apart the capsule and playing with the little 'marbles'. No, I never ate them, but they could easily pass as sprinkles.

[@akrenwinkle]

@@musicom67 A little off-track, but... those Tide pods that attract toddlers. It would be easy to change them, make them less colorful, less of a curiosity, make them safer to have around. But no, that will never happen. Can make you wonder what the manufacturer is really thinking.