For the upcoming June MacDonald/Eddy event in Los Angeles, I’ve written two very extensive Journals of the Mac/Eddy magazine. Issue #79 covers the 90th anniversary of Naughty Marietta, the first of their films, and how Nelson became an overnight movie star. This issue also includes the our two interviews with child star Cora Sue Collins, who was the last surviving…
On the Facebook “Sweethearts” book page, I just posted a short article about possible reasons why Jeanette MacDonald never recorded an album of Christmas songs. It involved three Christmases in a row, 1945, ’46 and ’47, all that had some trauma attached to them for her and Nelson Eddy. While details of 1947 are discussed in the book, I thought…
“Naughty Marietta” screened today on TCM and tonight my book “Sweethearts” is #1 on this Amazon best seller list! Amazon has it on sale and with Prime free shipping. It’s wonderful that folks are watching their films and learning more about their lives.Very humbling and thank you for your support! The Amazon ordering link is here. Those of you living…
Dear old and new friends, June is birthday month for Jeanette and Nelson. After five long years, we’ll finally meet again in LA to celebrate! Join me on Sunday, June 25th at the famous Burbank Smoke House restaurant for an amazing luncheon and afternoon with new guest speakers. Since there’s many new fans who requested, as requested we’ll also be…
Just returned from a short TV interview on “Talk of Alabama” morning show. Will post a link later when the network posts it! I’m in Birmingham for a book signing event today and a silent auction, raising money for a scholarship in the name of Jeanette’s friend Lily May Caldwell. Lily May was the entertainment editor for the “Birmingham News”,…
Jeanette MacDonald, the “Queen of Hollywood”, is pictured above with the younger generation of singing stars. All of them are smiling and happy-looking. From left to right: Susanna Foster, Kathryn Grayson, Jeanette, Judy Garland and Deanna Durbin. What all five singers had in common were amazing voices and private lives quite different than what the public knew. Susanna Foster and…
At long last, the story of Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy comes to the big screen! Announcement link: https://deadline.com/2019/05/michael-radford-sweethearts-jeanette-macdonald-nelson-eddy-1202620930/
Why was Nelson Eddy devastated while filming this scene? Read the background to “Maytime” at this link.
Hello, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted here…glad to be back! Normally I would be in LA now for a MacDonald/Eddy book-signing holiday luncheon. Had to cancel (healing up an injured back) but want to carry on the tradition for those wanting signed copies of Sweethearts or my other books either for yourself or for holiday gifts. I will be happy to…
Maytime 2014 is a time to celebrate! Join us at the launch party for the new edition of Sweethearts! Saturday, May 3, Time: 1-4 pm Location: Riverhead Library 330 Court Street Riverhead, NY 11901 (631)727-3228 ext.100 http://www.riverheadlibrary.org Admission: free. Light refreshments served. The afternoon will include the book signing, a talk and film clips shown. Come celebrate with us! You…