Judy Garland has narrated 4 audiobooks on Listento.it by 8 authors, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 2 ratings. The most-rated is The Wizard of Oz.
Meet Me in St. Louis
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This radio dramatization of the classic movie, featuring the original stars, aired on December 2, 1946. The Lux Radio Theatre was one of radio's most popular series, attracting Hollywood's top stars and boasting a lavish budget. It began in 1934 by featuring dramas from Broadway, but there was not enough material to support the show. In an attempt to reverse the slipping ratings, the show was moved to Hollywood in 1936, where there was plenty of material and talent. In fact, filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille often served as the host.
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The Wizard of Oz
Summary
This radio dramatization of the classic musical features Judy Garland re-creating the role for which she received an honorary Academy Award. It aired on Dec. 25, 1950, a dozen years after the movie was released. The Lux Radio Theatre was one of radio's most popular series attracting Hollywood's top stars and boasting a lavish budget. The Lux Radio Theatre began in 1934 featuring dramas from Broadway, but there was not enough material to support the show. In an attempt to reverse the slipping ratings, the show was moved to Hollywood in 1936, where there was plenty of material and talent. In fact, filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille often served as the host.
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Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy
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Casanova…Don Juan…Charlie McCarthy? Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen achieved stardom playing both straight man and comedian with his wooden alter ego Charlie McCarthy. The Charlie McCarthy Show was one of radio's top-rated shows for nearly two decades. Button down and bow-tied, the gentlemanly Bergen would never behave improperly with a lady. Charlie, on the other hand, is frisky, flirtatious, and brave enough to bring his game to guests Bette Davis and Hedy Lamarr, among others. His love of the ladies leads him to many an entertaining exchange. Joined by a bevy of beauties (including Lana Turner, Judy Garland, Dorothy Lamour and more) and a bunch of boys (including Abbott and Costello, W. C. Fields, and Mickey Rooney), Edgar Bergen and his provocative puppet star in 16 digitally restored and remastered episodes. Episodes include: Guest: Sonja Henie 06-27-37, Guest: Ida Lupino 09-05-37, Guest: Bette Davis 09-12-37, Guest: Maureen O' Sullivan 01-29-39, Guest: Hedy Lamarr (a.k.a. "Charlie's Orchestra") 11-30-41, Guest: Judy Garland 12-07-41, Guest: Lana Turner 12-14-41, Guest: Billie Burke (a.k.a. "Raising Frogs") 10-22-44, Guest: Signo Hasso 12-10-44, Guest: Dorothy Lamour (a.k.a. "Ransom Note") 02-11-45, Guest: Gene Tierney (a.k.a. "Charlie the Hero") 02-25-45, Guest: Anne Baxter (a.k.a. "Charlie's Rich") 03-04-45, Guest: Joan Blondell (a.k.a. "Charlie's Bodyguard") 03-11-45, Guest: Maria Montez (a.k.a. "Joint Bank Account") 03-18-45, Guest: Lynn Bari (a.k.a. "Red Riding Hood") 03-25-45, Guest: Linda Darnell 10-12-47.
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The Pepsodent Show - Judy Garland & Betty Grable
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The name Leslie Townes Hope is not the most familiar to us. Born in Eltham, London, on May 29, 1903, he and his family emigrated to the United States aboard the SS Philadelphia before moving to Cleveland, Ohio. Although he entered show business in the 1920s, it was only in 1928 that he changed his name to the one and only Bob Hope. Stints in Vaudeville and then Broadway were followed by his radio debut in 1932 and feature films in 1938. 1938 was a banner year for Bob Hope as it was also the debut season for the eventual decade-running smash-hit radio show The Pepsodent Show. Despite the sponsor's name getting the billing, this was Hope’s show. His opening monologue was the result of his hiring from his own pocket - he had an extravagant salary from the sponsor - of a team of eight writers to write top-notch jokes and skits. His comic timing turned him into a sensation. The show was so popular that it had its pick of the best of show business stars. Everyone wanted in. Now it's time to cut the talk and get ready for laughs. It’s time for Bob Hope and his guests.
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