The Birmingham, Alabama connection…
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”, helped start the Miss Alabama contest, and was a good friend of Jeanette’s. The auction proceeds will be presented today to Kevin Hill, representing the Miss Alabama organization. Will update this post later…
Our event today is from 1-3 pm at the Holiday Inn Express, 1000 Balmoral Drive in Alabaster.
Jeanette MacDonald | Nelson Eddy
They were “America’s Singing Sweethearts” of the 1930s. They starred in classic movies like Naughty Marietta, Rose Marie, Maytime, New Moon, in live opera, on radio and in early television… And yes, Virginia, they did have an off-screen romance but because of MGM studio boss Louis B. Mayer, were never allowed a legal U.S. marriage. If you are already a fan of Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy or are just discovering them – Welcome!