Exciting news! Both the softcover and the kindle version of “Sweethearts” is bouncing around amazon’s best seller list today, at various positions but #14 earlier today on one list! Isn’t it wonderful seeing Jeanette and Nelson popular again in mainstream media!
The kindle edition – can be ordered at this link.
UPDATE! Jeanette’s “Prima Donna” to show on her birthday!
It’s a slow Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy month on TCM, particularly since June is both their birthday month! However, on June 25 they will be honoring opera singers in film and so the following will be shown:
Wednesday, June 25, 10:45 AM eastern time: Maytime
Two of Jeanette’s solo films will also be shown:
Tuesday, June 17,10:15 PM eastern, The Merry Widow
Friday, June 27, 12:30 PM eastern: Cairo (Actually, watch for the brief sighting of Nelson as well!)
June 18, 5:30-6 pm Eastern time, “Prima Donna,” the Screen Directors Playhouse pilot that was written by Gene for Jeanette. Al Caiazza is the talented boy singer who co-stars with Jeanette; he has attented 2 of our Los Angeles events in recent years and spoken about Jeanette’s kindness to him.
Thanks to Maria Escano for the wonderful photo above!
Tomorrow is the big Jeanette MacDonald – Nelson Eddy day in Manhattan!
We’ll celebrate the June birthdays of Jeanette and Nelson, have a book signing and discuss all the new information that has come to light!
Join us – tickets available at the door. We’ll have a book signing, food and a fun afternoon !
Details and directions can be found here.