On May 1, Movie Addict HQ presents an early Mother’s Day treat by revisiting Lorna Luft, who talks about her famous mother, Judy Garland, and shares a beautiful mother/daughter medley with listeners. In this popular re-run episode, Lorna celebrates her mother's incredible contributions to the world of entertainment.

Lorna is an accomplished performer in her own right. She’s won acclaim on stage, film and television. Plus she’s also a best-selling author, recording artist and Emmy-nominated producer. Her book, Me and My Shadows: Living with the Legacy of Judy Garland, was optioned by ABC-TV and turned into a riveting miniseries starring Judy Davis. Lorna served as co-executive producer on that project, which won 5 Emmy Awards. Lorna’s live theater experience includes a stint as the Wicked Witch of the West in the UK production of The Wizard of Oz.

Another of Lorna’s impressive accomplishments is a multi-media production, Songs My Mother Taught Me, a spectacular concert combining one of the world’s most familiar songbooks with her personal memories of her famous mother. A CD based on this event was released on First Night Records.

Film critics James Colt Harrison and Diana Saenger join Lorna in paying tribute to Judy Garland during this episode. James has written a history of MGM, the studio where Judy Garland made many of her movies. Diana is the founder and editor of Classic Movie Guide.

“Judy Garland Again!” airs at 4 p.m. Eastern Time (1 p.m. Pacific Time) on Tuesday, May 1, on BlogTalkRadio. A live chat will be available for interested listeners.  

HOST: Betty Jo Tucker

PRODUCER: Nikki Starr

LINK TO LISTEN: Click here on or after May 1, 2012.