In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams and Chicago-based guest Angela Ingersoll describe the remarkable roster of guests and performances that defined The Judy Garland Show. From Barbra Streisand and Ethel Merman to Lena Horne and Diahann Carroll, the show’s blend of emerging talents and established stars made history. Judy Garland used her platform to highlight diverse voices and offer unforgettable musical moments, many of which remain iconic today. Cynthia and Angela explore how these performances served as a bridge between Hollywood’s golden era and the emerging entertainment landscape of the 1960s, and what they reveal about Judy as a performer, mother, and cultural icon.

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