Thank you Lorna for telling the honest truth about our lovely mother. She survived so much and she dido because of her love for her 3 beautiful children. The overall signature of the family your mother gave birth too was her greatest creation.
Judy was a great mum to her three children. Liza, Lorna, Joey. Judy, was a great mum. Lorna, reminds of Liza when both sisters speak 🗣️ about their mum with love, respect. In my mind Judy still lives on.
Well said, Lorna. I was ten when my mom took me to a matinee of Judy at the Curran theatre in San Francisco. I already loved Judy but to have gotten to see her in person was just gob smacking. She talked a lot, but she danced and sang and when she sat on the stage and sang "Born In A Trunk", it really changed my short life. She was an amazing person and her performances were out of this world.
❤ All of it. Lorna, thank you for sharing with us. For the record, I never thought of Judy as tragic, only of her death so young. I always thought (still do) of her as brilliant! Funny, smarter than the rest of them, and singing was her magic wand. ❤
Lorna is so respectful and kind and real and talented of course. I saw her in New York and she was just wonderful. And very generous to her fellow musicians who she gave some solos to. She comes from a great mom and also a great dad who really tried to hold things together although it didn’t work out. I’ve read her books. Thank you, Craig Bennett, for your great interviews, and for having Lorna on as a guest
Another sensational interview. Miss Luft seems such a gorgeous person, inside and out. Brilliant stories. I now have her perfume and it's lovely. Thank you Celebrity Drop
Dear Ms Luft. Years ago, I drove from New Orleans to see you in Mobile, Al. Saenger Theatre. Songs My Mother Taught Me. You were fantastic. You signed an autograph for me. But sadly, it got destroyed in Katrina. Thank you for all your memories and your talent 💘😊💘
One thing we will NEVER see a “Mommie Dearest” type book about Judy Garland! Her children ADORED and LOVED their mother beyond words and for that, that makes me very happy. I never equated Judy Garland with the word tragedy. Bravo Lorna for such a beautiful interview! God bless you
I know people don't like reading and prefer getting their information from TV and comment boards, but "Me and My Shadows" - the book, not the TV miniseries- WAS "Mommie Dearest" in many ways.
@SaxonC MD was a load of junk and reflects more on the writer than the subject. Sadly many hack jobs have been done in print on Judy and other loved stars. Where is money to be had there will always be money grabbers, whether in their family or not.
I have listened to almost all of Lorna's interviews about her Mother The Great Judy Garland and this one may be the best . Lorna's attitude is so good and 'down to Earth . And I to had cancer and radiation for weeks and weeks and it's awful, but you got to do what ya' gotta do . Right. If you see this God bless you . Your mom would be proud of you , but of course you got to be proud of yourself. Good job Lorna. Your one in a million .
Hi Lorna, I hope you are reading the comments, you mother was so loved. My mother adored her! She boosted of her talents. So many Sunday mornings we would watch the TMC and watch her and Micky Rooney…..I thank my mother for showing me the classics. My mom was born in 1924…..and passed in 1988. We never stop missing our moms. Take care and God Bless.
As an interviewer myself with extremely high standards, there are very few interviewers whom I respect and admire. You are one of them. In my opinion this is the definitive interview with Lorna Luft. Bravo. Great job.
Lorna and Liza are so much alike. Like mini versions of their mother. It almost seems like they are the same person when they talk and sing. We will never see entertainers like this again in our lifetime.
I Met and Saw Lorna Perform 2 times at her show " Songs My Mother Taught me" and she was WONDERFUL, WHAT a VOICE!!! She has a better voice than Liza, Believe you Me!!! Also, she was SOOO Nice to me and REAL!!! xoxoxoxo
Hahaha! I love that Judy Garland had a "tragedy book." And the interviewer is excellent. Asked great questions, was respectful of the legend herself and her daughter's handling of her mother's legacy. I really enjoyed this.
I just want to all of you to know especially Lorna lutf. Everything my Judy garlands daughter ever said in this remarkable interview about her mom I relate to very much. But she never mentioned her brother. That entire time because I've been wondering for forever what become of him.
How very lucky you were to have Judy Garland as a mom…! She’s a genius, a legend, just one of the greatest ! The memories of such legendary people you hold with you is amazing…! The loyalty that you and your siblings,have towards your mom is so kind,and sweet.
I agree with Lorna. Judy was anything BUT tragic. I have a feeling that the media and the newspaper stories judged Judy as a tragic person because of her addiction. The ONLY thing tragic about Judy Garland was the addiction to her pills, and I just wish Betty Ford Center was around the time she was alive. It could've really helped her
Rehab centers, usually called sanitoriums or sanitariums, had been around since silent movies. There's even one in "A Star Is Born," where Norman Maine stayed. Judy, herself, had been in some during her movie days, on both coasts. They were designed for the rich, and one she went to had croquet. The theme then was the same then as now... regular meals, bedtime, and counseling.
Lorna sang on a wonderful recording of the Gershwins' "Girl Crazy". In the Merman role of Kate Fothergill, she got to sing I Got Rhythm; Sam and Delilah; and Boy, What Love Has Done To Me.
So respectful of their mom's memory to the public- Ms. Liza and Ms. Luft. Thank you for taming the time to share some of your memories. I will be 59 this fall and yes, Judy singing on screen, especially in her TV shows are still mesmerizing. One of a mind she was. May she rest in peace. It would be a dream if the three of you would produce your own real life documentary of some your memories of your dear mommy and of your respective fathers. Ms.Judy was quite damaged and self-destructive given the life she had to live. She had many flaws but she most definitely did somethings right as her three children are survivors who ate still with us today. May God bless you and keep you. One Question, Jake Hooker cause of death in 1991 was not disclosed. Is there a reason why?
This is such a wonderful interview, and Ms. Luft your mother is one of my most favorite people in the world. I too have gone threw chemotherapy and it’s a rough road. Keep your head up and stay well. Thank you to your family for all the wonderful years of entertainment. God Bless you !
I worked as an usher at a big theater in Fort Lauderdale when I was a teenager. And touring Broadway productions would come in for three weeks usually. I was Lorna in They're Playing Our Song 11 times. This was well over 40 years ago, maybe 45. To this day, I remember how her performances were different every night, little nuances here and there. Her co-star, whose name escapes me at the moment, was equally terrific. I used to have the OBC album with Lucie Arnaz and Robert klein and play it all the time in my '72 Valiant, but I much preferred the touring cast. Too bad they didn't make an album.
Judy was an extraordinary talent, she worked do hard as a child, then an adult I've seen most of her films, I love her recordings, and I wish I had been old enough to see I concert. She had tragedies in her life. The pill addiction, and financial troubles. Lorna wrote about some difficult times ,and put them in her TV mini-series. She does it with love.
I've watched and read about many real people who knew Judy G. The tragedy sells ( bad ) movies like the Zellweger trash. The only real tragedy is that in her day , addiction was treated as a flaw of character rather than a disease.
I really enjoyed meeting Lorna on here. A great chat, very informative. What a life. She is still grieving the loss of her Momma .. as always, this is such a great UA-cam site.
I adorn my physique with Halston cologne. Proud to realize that Lorna Luft -&- her sister Liza are working on a new fragrance to honor their mom's 100th birthday. Judy Garland will yes as Lorna says here will always stand out.
When I was a child about 11 or so, her voice in Grease 2 had a mesmerizing sound to me, I would play it over and over. It reminded me subsequently of Cissy Houston and had some of the contemporary effect of other stars of the time who were popular, maybe Denice Williams.
Great interview. I always thought that both Judy Garland and also Lorna Luft were both great. But this is the first time I learned that Judy Garland was Lorna Luft's Mother.
Wonderful interview with Lorna Luft! I've been a big fan of her Mom's since forever. I then became a fan of Lorna & Liza, too. Beautiful voices, great choice of music, just love them. Thank you, Craig.
If I want to hear anything about the sensational Judy garland I only just want to hear from Judy's own children they are ones who truly knew her and she truly loved her with all Thier heart and soul and she really truly loved and adored her children just look at the interviews when her children are with her she's radiant with joy for more than she could be with any Hollywood stars
What a great interview, Craig, I enjoyed it very much! Read Lorna's book back in the summer of 2015. She did wonderful telling her story, it had to have been very difficult to do at times. I was glad to hear you both give such high praise to the Documentary on Tab Hunter, I will definitely look for it! Thank you, Craig for another amazing interview!!! 🌼
The most scandalous things I ever read in the many biographies about Judy were in "Me and My Shadows" by Lorna. I'm glad she was truthful because she was there in a way nobody else was, as Judy's caretaker, nurse, maid, companion. But in all the years since her book, nobody ever questions her about, for example, the time Judy threw a knife at son Joey and almost connected with his head. Or the time Lorna was left to spend the night wiping up the blood of Judy and then-boyfriend Mark Herron after their brawl in Hawaii. Nobody would have known about either had Lorna not written about it. Of course she won't discuss such things while trying to sell perfume, but nobody ever asked her about it prior to this.
Well, the tragedy was her addiction, clearly. It's not an insult to say what is true. JG was/is an icon. It doesn't take away from her accomplishments to recognize what ultimately pulled her down. I have to say, I get the feeling Lorna is the better educated person in that family. She's incredibly well spoken and forthcoming. I wish her well.
Also, I read in June Allyson’s book, she was at a party with Judy around 1950, and Judy said to her - if Mickey Rooney ever proposed to her she would marry him in a second! And years later around 1960/61 - Judy said it AGAIN to June, if he proposed she would still marry him in a second ! So then I read Mickey Rooney’s autobiography; he said he sees Judy as a sister … 😮
What an amazing interview. Have long admired Lorna Luft for finding her own voice. Excellent conversation. If only more celebrity interviewers were this engaging and prepared. Thanks for sharing. Eager to try Ms Luft’s Judy perfume. 🙏
Very nice interview , I really want to try to find that perfume your mom's perfume.... I'm going to quit watching the video to go online to see if I'm able to purchase it, also with cancer, Natural is always the best way, I've worked for 33 years in natural healing, of learned a lot in 33 years of studied it for 33 years and I will study it more until the day I die but it's easily prevented "through the natural" not working with the medical world because as just some people know medical doctors are not trained in natural ways and natural immune boosting etc etc...... I wish people wouldn't be so brainwashed into the medical world😢
Ok...might not have been a completely "tragic" life but multiple, multiple overdoses, slicing various body parts on many occasions, addiction for 30 years (prescribed or not an addicition is an addiction), bankruptcy, homelessness, etc., does point to a lot of tragic days in 47 years though. I'm a big Judy fan, too and enjoy her art...tragedy killed her too soon!
The host's idiotic question about where the tragic image of Judy's life began is too silly for words. Judy, herself, publicized her various tragedies- Mr. Mayer having black coffee and chicken soup poured down her throat, a special smoking kapo making sure Judy put in 4 packs a day, hyped up and wound down with drugs, overworked, ripped off, wicked abusive mother, and on and on. It's 100% tragic Judy, her own creation.
Lorna doesn’t blame the studio that totally objectified her mother, and was solely concerned with how much money she could make for them??? The danger of drugs on Judy Garland’s life was explained to the studio brass by at least THREE doctors as well as by Joe Hyams; however, they REFUSED to decrease her staggering work load, and forced her to continue to work on multiple pictures per year, to the obvious detriment to her health. And Lorna Luft sees nothing wrong with that. WOW.
I can't seem to find out when this was truly taped. What year did this interview take place? (It says September 2022, but I think it was done way before this...)
In recent years, Luft's singing voice has fallen into the ditch! Sad...... Judy Garland was (& always will be) a shining star for generations to come! What an incredible talent!!
What can I say? It's a fan gushing interview. I suppose there are people out there who like these types of "oh I love you , I love you" fan interviews. Nothing wrong with that, but I was hoping for something a little more different. Lorna Luft wasn't asked anything here and didn't say anything here I haven't heard her asked and say a dozen times before in other interviews. "Oh he was wonderful, oh that was wonderful", etc. It's always the same "show biz" stories she's asked and boy does she love to drop the names, but then she always did. I admire her tenacity for what she's been threw. That takes guts. I do wish her well. She's a survivor.
Pretty negative post about Lorna, sir. Some of it I agree though. She has said the same things hundreds of times in interviews but at least she tells the truth and one doesn't hear any embellishings of what she has said before. I love her attitude and support of Judy and Liza! Judy was funny and NOT as tragic as the world still makes her out to be. I think "the tragedy book" is hysterical and reminds me of how the late great Joan Rivers made comedy out of tragedy!!! The only problem I somewhat have about Lorna is when she says that she didn't realize she was fromHollywood royalty as a child. That is a stretch because her mother and father DID hobnob with all of the legends!!! "dropping names" you say? Well Judy did know all these people and they loved her!!! After all this time I think Lorna wants the world to see her mother in reality(the good and bad) as we all have both of those things in our lives!
@@markwhitman9029 When parents die children often want the focus to be on the positive memories. Nothing wrong with that. It's understandable how Luft and Minnelli keep pushing how funny Garland was. Shelley Winters said, "Garland could never give a straight answer without making a joke". Luft herself has said her mother wore people out, but then that's not uncommon with drug addicts. The real tragedy of Garland other than the meth dependency was that she worked so hard and was taken advantage of by so many people out for themselves. If you listen to Gregor Gee's interview with Nancy Barr on You Tube you'll get a different perspective. ua-cam.com/video/xlQzr5Zjn-A/v-deo.html
@@CliffordXHA1 METH dependency????!??!! What are you smoking? Garland had no hard core drug problem. She got addicted to diet pills then uppers to keep her awake and working
@@markwhitman9029 Uppers ARE methamphetamine. Whether you smoke it, snort it or take it in pill form, meth is meth and it is the worst drug you can get hooked on next to crack.
@@markwhitman9029 I agree, unnecessarily negative remarks about Lorna and the interview .I didn't know much about Lorna Luft, probably my bad not to have, but I found this interview quite illuminating. I'm now intrigued by Ms Luft's life and have found her music on UA-cam. Obviously the negative poster knew Judy Garland intimately and is disagreeing with what her daughter has to say. I know of Miss Judy Garland and keep hearing what a tragic life she led. Anyway, I enjoyed this and found Ms Luft refreshingly honest. :)
Looks good, but she does not sound or look like herself. Her accent has changed. Her mouth looks like her jaw is tightened or something. Is there a reason for this?
The camera should stay on the GUEST, and not on the host-the host should be HEARD and not SEEN so much, cuz we watch to see the GUEST, for corn’s sake! We really don’t need to see all the host’s reactions, and we’d rather see the guest’s reactions when a question is being asked…yeeesh.
Who made those rules? I must disagree. Have you watched interviews where you either did not see the interviewer, or they merely rattled off the questions, and were ill-prepared? This interviewer is actually interested in the person who he is interviewing. He is also well-prepared, and well-received by the interviewees! What more could one ask?
@@UnoHoo1 I agree with you. Sheesh, there sure are some tricky, difficult to please people about. Every interview I've seen in my decades on this Earth show the interviewer asking questions and the interviewee answering them. This interviewer, Craig, has a great rapport with the celebrities, that is plain to see. The world would never have gotten a glimpse of Barbara Walters or any interviewer if the absurd rule an interviewer should never been seen applied.
@@darmonweir5910 Thank you. I agree with you as well. Some days, everywhere you go, one seems to find themselves in the “complaint department.” With everything so grim these days in our world, I get that people might not feel at their best, but all the more reason to be nicer to everyone, I would think. But, I am frequently proven wrong.
Aww but we all need to see a close up of this guys head nodding his head in unanimous agreement! If we didn’t see that take place, we the listeners, may get confused and not understand what’s being said 🙄
Its called a conversation. That’s generally how it works. Pretty standard. Host asks questions, in this case Miss Luft answers. Nice the two seem to have a connection. Agreement is always unanimous, FYI 😵💫 As you seem hyper-critical, try looking up tautology.😊
@@joanneevans1295 I'm with you, Jo Evanston. I'm always amazed at how nasty some people can be. Rather than enjoying the celebrity interviews, just snarky commentary. Was an enjoyable interview to watch.
@@darmonweir5910 for your information, I couldn’t enjoy the interview with miss Luff due to the ego of the interviewer. No closeups of her but for every question he asks we instead get him over exaggerating his mug making a mockery of the whole thing. Needless to say, I was not amused 😒
@@unknown-sx8sn I think you might find it's Miss Luft. Lorna Luft, not Luff. I have been a longtime follower of this Celebrity Drop channel and the interview has never exhibited any ego that I've seen. An informed and respectful interviewer who was hardly making a mockery of the whole thing as you claim. It might also be that Miss Luft didn't want any close ups.
I get the feeling @unknown is nothing but a miserable whinger. The interview was great, the host excellent, and Miss Luft seemed 100 percent engaged and charming. The complainer has obviously never seen an interview where the host asks a question, the interviewer answers. If on TV, both are seen. Its on the news every night. Morning and daytime shows all over the world. 😵💫
Thank you Lorna for telling the honest truth about our lovely mother. She survived so much and she dido because of her love for her 3 beautiful children. The overall signature of the family your mother gave birth too was her greatest creation.
Judy was a great mum to her three children. Liza, Lorna, Joey.
Judy, was a great mum.
Lorna, reminds of Liza when both
sisters speak 🗣️ about their mum with love, respect.
In my mind Judy still lives on.
Well said, Lorna. I was ten when my mom took me to a matinee of Judy at the Curran theatre in San Francisco. I already loved Judy but to have gotten to see her in person was just gob smacking. She talked a lot, but she danced and sang and when she sat on the stage and sang "Born In A Trunk", it really changed my short life. She was an amazing person and her performances were out of this world.
❤ All of it. Lorna, thank you for sharing with us. For the record, I never thought of Judy as tragic, only of her death so young. I always thought (still do) of her as brilliant! Funny, smarter than the rest of them, and singing was her magic wand. ❤
Lorna is so respectful and kind and real and talented of course. I saw her in New York and she was just wonderful. And very generous to her fellow musicians who she gave some solos to. She comes from a great mom and also a great dad who really tried to hold things together although it didn’t work out. I’ve read her books. Thank you, Craig Bennett, for your great interviews, and for having Lorna on as a guest
Another sensational interview. Miss Luft seems such a gorgeous person, inside and out. Brilliant stories. I now have her perfume and it's lovely. Thank you Celebrity Drop
You're welcome MollyMeyers ... glad you are enjoying our channel. Thank you.
Dear Ms Luft. Years ago, I drove from New Orleans to see you in Mobile, Al. Saenger Theatre. Songs My Mother Taught Me. You were fantastic. You signed an autograph for me. But sadly, it got destroyed in Katrina. Thank you for all your memories and your talent 💘😊💘
Lorna has become a very beautiful, grown woman. I believe Ms Garland (Gumm)would be extremely proud of her children
I'm 34 and she is so attractive to me.
I've seen Lorna perform and she's wonderful!
One thing we will NEVER see a “Mommie Dearest” type book about Judy Garland! Her children ADORED and LOVED their mother beyond words and for that, that makes me very happy. I never equated Judy Garland with the word tragedy. Bravo Lorna for such a beautiful interview! God bless you
Hugh Jackman is wonderful as Peter Allen but I've heard Liza say he didn't portray the real Peter very well. Lorna sings his praises and Liza doesn't?
I know people don't like reading and prefer getting their information from TV and comment boards, but "Me and My Shadows" - the book, not the TV miniseries- WAS "Mommie Dearest" in many ways.
@SaxonC MD was a load of junk and reflects more on the writer than the subject. Sadly many hack jobs have been done in print on Judy and other loved stars. Where is money to be had there will always be money grabbers, whether in their family or not.
@@akrenwinkle that's a fair assessment. Her kids went through trauma.
@@WGARVA "Went through trauma" is the usual side-step dismissal. It pins nothing on Judy, doesn't hold her accountable for neglect and abuse.
I have listened to almost all of Lorna's interviews about her Mother The Great Judy Garland and this one may be the best . Lorna's attitude is so good and 'down to Earth . And I to had cancer and radiation for weeks and weeks and it's awful, but you got to do what ya' gotta do . Right. If you see this God bless you . Your mom would be proud of you , but of course you got to be proud of yourself. Good job Lorna. Your one in a million .
Wow! Thank you Spiderman7Bob7 for for your comment and we're thrilled you enjoyed our conversation with Lorna.
So much class yet so down to earth. The apple didn't fall far from the tree!!
Hi Lorna, I hope you are reading the comments, you mother was so loved. My mother adored her! She boosted of her talents. So many Sunday mornings we would watch the TMC and watch her and Micky Rooney…..I thank my mother for showing me the classics. My mom was born in 1924…..and passed in 1988. We never stop missing our moms. Take care and God Bless.
I read June Allyson’s autobiography years ago - she said Dick Powell would sing at home - sometimes.
As an interviewer myself with extremely high standards, there are very few interviewers whom I respect and admire. You are one of them. In my opinion this is the definitive interview with Lorna Luft. Bravo. Great job.
Wow! Craig & I appreciate your kind words.
Hello, what a gracious comment from one interviewer to another. Craig Bennett does fine interviews that’s for sure. I love this one with Lorna. ❤
I couldn’t agree more! How generous as you, Mr Brownstone, to make such a remark. I think you and Craig do great interviews. ❤
❤ let's celebrate Lorna's talent!!
Lorna and Liza are so much alike. Like mini versions of their mother. It almost seems like they are the same person when they talk and sing. We will never see entertainers like this again in our lifetime.
Thank You for a great interview. Best wishes to Liza, Lorna, and Joey. I haven't gotten the perfume yet but saving my money to get it.
I love Lorna so much! She’s truly a blessing to this world.
Lorna looks awesome!
Watching from Georgia….17 September 2023, great interview….
Thank you for your comments @jjf8862. Glad you enjoyed our chat with Lorna.
Judy loved her children and her children absolutely adored her. Enough said.
I Met and Saw Lorna Perform 2 times at her show " Songs My Mother Taught me" and she was WONDERFUL, WHAT a VOICE!!! She has a better voice than Liza, Believe you Me!!! Also, she was SOOO Nice to me and REAL!!! xoxoxoxo
Lorna has aged beautifully
Great interview! 35:00 I recommend Lorna's book highly.
Hahaha! I love that Judy Garland had a "tragedy book." And the interviewer is excellent. Asked great questions, was respectful of the legend herself and her daughter's handling of her mother's legacy. I really enjoyed this.
I love the fragrance. My mother bought it for me for Christmas
I just want to all of you to know especially Lorna lutf. Everything my Judy garlands daughter ever said in this remarkable interview about her mom I relate to very much. But she never mentioned her brother. That entire time because I've been wondering for forever what become of him.
How very lucky you were to have Judy Garland as a mom…! She’s a genius, a legend, just one of the greatest ! The memories of such legendary people you hold with you is amazing…!
The loyalty that you and your siblings,have towards your mom is so kind,and sweet.
I agree with Lorna. Judy was anything BUT tragic. I have a feeling that the media and the newspaper stories judged Judy as a tragic person because of her addiction. The ONLY thing tragic about Judy Garland was the addiction to her pills, and I just wish Betty Ford Center was around the time she was alive. It could've really helped her
We agree Tammy. Hopefully Lorna speaking out will help others. Thank you for the comment.
Rehab centers, usually called sanitoriums or sanitariums, had been around since silent movies. There's even one in "A Star Is Born," where Norman Maine stayed. Judy, herself, had been in some during her movie days, on both coasts. They were designed for the rich, and one she went to had croquet. The theme then was the same then as now... regular meals, bedtime, and counseling.
Lorna sang on a wonderful recording of the Gershwins' "Girl Crazy". In the Merman role of Kate Fothergill, she got to sing I Got Rhythm; Sam and Delilah; and Boy, What Love Has Done To Me.
How wonderful to remember such a great artist.
Thank you for the comment James
So respectful of their mom's memory to the public- Ms. Liza and Ms. Luft. Thank you for taming the time to share some of your memories. I will be 59 this fall and yes, Judy singing on screen, especially in her TV shows are still mesmerizing. One of a mind she was. May she rest in peace. It would be a dream if the three of you would produce your own real life documentary of some your memories of your dear mommy and of your respective fathers. Ms.Judy was quite damaged and self-destructive given the life she had to live. She had many flaws but she most definitely did somethings right as her three children are survivors who ate still with us today. May God bless you and keep you.
One Question, Jake Hooker cause of death in 1991 was not disclosed. Is there a reason why?
Fascinating interview. Lorna is a true talent. Thank you for sharing.
I appreciate your carful wording in your description of addiction !
never seen Lorna so relaxed before ... relaxed becomes her!
I don't think she understood the dimension of the Gaga/Liza question he was asking about
I absolutely loved your conversation with Lorna! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for the comment lamb83. We love hearing from viewers.
This is such a wonderful interview, and Ms. Luft your mother is one of my most favorite people in the world. I too have gone threw chemotherapy and it’s a rough road. Keep your head up and stay well. Thank you to your family for all the wonderful years of entertainment. God Bless you !
Thank you for the comment James.
I worked as an usher at a big theater in Fort Lauderdale when I was a teenager. And touring Broadway productions would come in for three weeks usually. I was Lorna in They're Playing Our Song 11 times. This was well over 40 years ago, maybe 45. To this day, I remember how her performances were different every night, little nuances here and there. Her co-star, whose name escapes me at the moment, was equally terrific. I used to have the OBC album with Lucie Arnaz and Robert klein and play it all the time in my '72 Valiant, but I much preferred the touring cast. Too bad they didn't make an album.
Lorna looks fantastic/beautiful!👍❤️😝🥰 Great 👍 interview
I love you Lorna. You have class plus!!
Judy was an extraordinary talent, she worked do hard as a child, then an adult I've seen most of her films, I love her recordings, and I wish I had been old enough to see I concert. She had tragedies in her life. The pill addiction, and financial troubles. Lorna wrote about some difficult times ,and put them in her TV mini-series. She does it with love.
I've watched and read about many real people who knew Judy G. The tragedy sells ( bad ) movies like the Zellweger trash. The only real tragedy is that in her day , addiction was treated as a flaw of character rather than a disease.
brilliantly put!
I really enjoyed meeting Lorna on here. A great chat, very informative. What a life. She is still grieving the loss of her Momma .. as always, this is such a great UA-cam site.
Love the interview,Lorna,you are beautiful inside & out... God bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤😊
I adorn my physique with Halston cologne. Proud to realize that Lorna Luft -&- her sister Liza are working on a new fragrance to honor their mom's 100th birthday. Judy Garland will yes as Lorna says here will always stand out.
Her fragrance is a unisex one it's expensive but fabulous I love mine lasts all day too !
I adorn my physique... I'm no longer a geek!
Lorna you are so beautiful!
When I was a child about 11 or so, her voice in Grease 2 had a mesmerizing sound to me, I would play it over and over. It reminded me subsequently of Cissy Houston and had some of the contemporary effect of other stars of the time who were popular, maybe Denice Williams.
Great interview. I always thought that both Judy Garland and also Lorna Luft were both great. But this is the first time I learned that Judy Garland was Lorna Luft's Mother.
You must be very young
@@markwhitman9029 Everyone's 12 on these boards... or so it seems.
Wonderful interview with Lorna Luft! I've been a big fan of her Mom's since forever. I then became a fan of Lorna & Liza, too. Beautiful voices, great choice of music, just love them. Thank you, Craig.
Thank you Cecile. We’re big Lorna fans - glad you enjoyed our interview.
If I want to hear anything about the sensational Judy garland I only just want to hear from Judy's own children they are ones who truly knew her and she truly loved her with all Thier heart and soul and she really truly loved and adored her children just look at the interviews when her children are with her she's radiant with joy for more than she could be with any Hollywood stars
I am so glad that I watched this & heard about the real Judy Garland
What a tribute for your mom, creating the perfume
What a great interview, Craig, I enjoyed it very much! Read Lorna's book back in the summer of 2015. She did wonderful telling her story, it had to have been very difficult to do at times.
I was glad to hear you both give such high praise to the Documentary on Tab Hunter, I will definitely look for it!
Thank you, Craig for another amazing interview!!! 🌼
Glad you enjoyed it!
I found out about Lorna from listening to Mackenzie Phillips book where she ran in to Lorna in London
thankyou Lorna
This is what happened to "Class." Catch her at 54 Below in NYC this coming New Year's Eve 2023.
I have a sample and wear it daily ❤Thank you Lorna ❤️🙏👍
Wonderful..I miss Judy’s laugh and her hugs. Tragic? Absolutely not
The most scandalous things I ever read in the many biographies about Judy were in "Me and My Shadows" by Lorna. I'm glad she was truthful because she was there in a way nobody else was, as Judy's caretaker, nurse, maid, companion. But in all the years since her book, nobody ever questions her about, for example, the time Judy threw a knife at son Joey and almost connected with his head. Or the time Lorna was left to spend the night wiping up the blood of Judy and then-boyfriend Mark Herron after their brawl in Hawaii. Nobody would have known about either had Lorna not written about it. Of course she won't discuss such things while trying to sell perfume, but nobody ever asked her about it prior to this.
Beautiful lady!!
Watching your Mom being interviewed in several videos she seems to be hilarious, it's a shame her wit and humor hasn't been talked about much.
Well, the tragedy was her addiction, clearly. It's not an insult to say what is true. JG was/is an icon. It doesn't take away from her accomplishments to recognize what ultimately pulled her down.
I have to say, I get the feeling Lorna is the better educated person in that family. She's incredibly well spoken and forthcoming. I wish her well.
Also, I read in June Allyson’s book, she was at a party with Judy around 1950, and Judy said to her - if Mickey Rooney ever proposed to her she would marry him in a second! And years later around 1960/61 - Judy said it AGAIN to June, if he proposed she would still marry him in a second ! So then I read Mickey Rooney’s autobiography; he said he sees Judy as a sister … 😮
What an amazing interview. Have long admired Lorna Luft for finding her own voice. Excellent conversation. If only more celebrity interviewers were this engaging and prepared. Thanks for sharing. Eager to try Ms Luft’s Judy perfume. 🙏
Thank you for the lovely comment Ben and thrilled that you enjoyed our chat with Lorna.
Lorna 💜
Love Lorna!
So do we Jeffrey!
Knowing that Lorna Luft has her autobiography "Me and My Shadows" is wonderful because it is her normal.
I think Judy said she sang around the house all the time . . . but I could be wrong.
Very nice interview , I really want to try to find that perfume your mom's perfume.... I'm going to quit watching the video to go online to see if I'm able to purchase it, also with cancer, Natural is always the best way, I've worked for 33 years in natural healing, of learned a lot in 33 years of studied it for 33 years and I will study it more until the day I die but it's easily prevented "through the natural" not working with the medical world because as just some people know medical doctors are not trained in natural ways and natural immune boosting etc etc...... I wish people wouldn't be so brainwashed into the medical world😢
Thanksalateay (my own quite clever & unique word for proper Dunkin Donuts' customer-service) - Thanks a lot for this not so out of sight site!
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Didn't Judy wear a fragrance called Joy?
Ok...might not have been a completely "tragic" life but multiple, multiple overdoses, slicing various body parts on many occasions, addiction for 30 years (prescribed or not an addicition is an addiction), bankruptcy, homelessness, etc., does point to a lot of tragic days in 47 years though. I'm a big Judy fan, too and enjoy her art...tragedy killed her too soon!
The host's idiotic question about where the tragic image of Judy's life began is too silly for words. Judy, herself, publicized her various tragedies- Mr. Mayer having black coffee and chicken soup poured down her throat, a special smoking kapo making sure Judy put in 4 packs a day, hyped up and wound down with drugs, overworked, ripped off, wicked abusive mother, and on and on. It's 100% tragic Judy, her own creation.
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Lorna doesn’t blame the studio that totally objectified her mother, and was solely concerned with how much money she could make for them??? The danger of drugs on Judy Garland’s life was explained to the studio brass by at least THREE doctors as well as by Joe Hyams; however, they REFUSED to decrease her staggering work load, and forced her to continue to work on multiple pictures per year, to the obvious detriment to her health. And Lorna Luft sees nothing wrong with that. WOW.
I had a slight problem with that, also.
Nothing about brother Joey, how or what he's doing?
I can't seem to find out when this was truly taped. What year did this interview take place? (It says September 2022, but I think it was done way before this...)
Hi, that date is correct - Sep 2922
Sorry 2022
@@kelshep Oh great, Thank you so much! Danny in Palm Springs
Hello Danny!
In recent years, Luft's singing voice has fallen into the ditch! Sad...... Judy Garland was (& always will be) a shining star for generations to come! What an incredible talent!!
What can I say? It's a fan gushing interview. I suppose there are people out there who like these types of "oh I love you , I love you" fan interviews. Nothing wrong with that, but I was hoping for something a little more different. Lorna Luft wasn't asked anything here and didn't say anything here I haven't heard her asked and say a dozen times before in other interviews. "Oh he was wonderful, oh that was wonderful", etc. It's always the same "show biz" stories she's asked and boy does she love to drop the names, but then she always did. I admire her tenacity for what she's been threw. That takes guts. I do wish her well. She's a survivor.
Pretty negative post about Lorna, sir. Some of it I agree though. She has said the same things hundreds of times in interviews but at least she tells the truth and one doesn't hear any embellishings of what she has said before. I love her attitude and support of Judy and Liza! Judy was funny and NOT as tragic as the world still makes her out to be. I think "the tragedy book" is hysterical and reminds me of how the late great Joan Rivers made comedy out of tragedy!!! The only problem I somewhat have about Lorna is when she says that she didn't realize she was fromHollywood royalty as a child. That is a stretch because her mother and father DID hobnob with all of the legends!!! "dropping names" you say? Well Judy did know all these people and they loved her!!! After all this time I think Lorna wants the world to see her mother in reality(the good and bad) as we all have both of those things in our lives!
@@markwhitman9029 When parents die children often want the focus to be on the positive memories. Nothing wrong with that. It's understandable how Luft and Minnelli keep pushing how funny Garland was. Shelley Winters said, "Garland could never give a straight answer without making a joke". Luft herself has said her mother wore people out, but then that's not uncommon with drug addicts. The real tragedy of Garland other than the meth dependency was that she worked so hard and was taken advantage of by so many people out for themselves. If you listen to Gregor Gee's interview with Nancy Barr on You Tube you'll get a different perspective. ua-cam.com/video/xlQzr5Zjn-A/v-deo.html
@@CliffordXHA1 METH dependency????!??!! What are you smoking? Garland had no hard core drug problem. She got addicted to diet pills then uppers to keep her awake and working
@@markwhitman9029 Uppers ARE methamphetamine. Whether you smoke it, snort it or take it in pill form, meth is meth and it is the worst drug you can get hooked on next to crack.
@@markwhitman9029 I agree, unnecessarily negative remarks about Lorna and the interview .I didn't know much about Lorna Luft, probably my bad not to have, but I found this interview quite illuminating. I'm now intrigued by Ms Luft's life and have found her music on UA-cam. Obviously the negative poster knew Judy Garland intimately and is disagreeing with what her daughter has to say. I know of Miss Judy Garland and keep hearing what a tragic life she led. Anyway, I enjoyed this and found Ms Luft refreshingly honest. :)
I think MA GRIFFE is still being made
Judy was tragic. Tragically addicted to drugs and tragically being taken advantage of by the industry.
Looks good, but she does not sound or look like herself. Her accent has changed. Her mouth looks like her jaw is tightened or something. Is there a reason for this?
Not tragic 13 years old workimg 17 ours a day six days a week drugs to sleep and work etc a happy live ?
Good interview but maybe don’t keep interrupting the guests?
The camera should stay on the GUEST, and not on the host-the host should be HEARD and not SEEN so much, cuz we watch to see the GUEST, for corn’s sake! We really don’t need to see all the host’s reactions, and we’d rather see the guest’s reactions when a question is being asked…yeeesh.
Guess this is one of Craig’s techniques 🫤 I doubt he’s ever done an interview without the audience having to endure seeing his reactions.
Who made those rules? I must disagree. Have you watched interviews where you either did not see the interviewer, or they merely rattled off the questions, and were ill-prepared? This interviewer is actually interested in the person who he is interviewing. He is also well-prepared, and well-received by the interviewees! What more could one ask?
@@UnoHoo1 I agree with you. Sheesh, there sure are some tricky, difficult to please people about. Every interview I've seen in my decades on this Earth show the interviewer asking questions and the interviewee answering them. This interviewer, Craig, has a great rapport with the celebrities, that is plain to see. The world would never have gotten a glimpse of Barbara Walters or any interviewer if the absurd rule an interviewer should never been seen applied.
@@darmonweir5910 Thank you. I agree with you as well. Some days, everywhere you go, one seems to find themselves in the “complaint department.” With everything so grim these days in our world, I get that people might not feel at their best, but all the more reason to be nicer to everyone, I would think. But, I am frequently proven wrong.
Aww but we all need to see a close up of this guys head nodding his head in unanimous agreement! If we didn’t see that take place, we the listeners, may get confused and not understand what’s being said 🙄
Its called a conversation. That’s generally how it works. Pretty standard. Host asks questions, in this case Miss Luft answers. Nice the two seem to have a connection. Agreement is always unanimous, FYI 😵💫 As you seem hyper-critical, try looking up tautology.😊
@@joanneevans1295 I'm with you, Jo Evanston. I'm always amazed at how nasty some people can be. Rather than enjoying the celebrity interviews, just snarky commentary. Was an enjoyable interview to watch.
@@darmonweir5910 for your information, I couldn’t enjoy the interview with miss Luff due to the ego of the interviewer. No closeups of her but for every question he asks we instead get him over exaggerating his mug making a mockery of the whole thing. Needless to say, I was not amused 😒
@@unknown-sx8sn I think you might find it's Miss Luft. Lorna Luft, not Luff. I have been a longtime follower of this Celebrity Drop channel and the interview has never exhibited any ego that I've seen. An informed and respectful interviewer who was hardly making a mockery of the whole thing as you claim. It might also be that Miss Luft didn't want any close ups.
I get the feeling @unknown is nothing but a miserable whinger. The interview was great, the host excellent, and Miss Luft seemed 100 percent engaged and charming. The complainer has obviously never seen an interview where the host asks a question, the interviewer answers. If on TV, both are seen. Its on the news every night. Morning and daytime shows all over the world. 😵💫
your mother seemed down to earth as well as you Lorna...
Lorna is a regular Ethel Gumm
No, mix.
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