VOLUME 1: (Issues 1-5) covers the early years, their lives and careers pre-MGM; NAUGHTY MARIETTA (1935), the details behind the filming of their first film together; ROSE MARIE (1936); their engagement and break-up; Nelson’s 1936 concert tour, Jeanette in SAN FRANCISCO (1936), her “feud” with Clark Gable; the first Technicolor MAYTIME (1936) co-starring Frank Morgan and Paul Lukas. Also an article by Norma Nelson McDaniel, Nelson’s protege, who was his script girl on his radio show “The Electric Hour.” New introduction by Sharon Rich. 200 pages, color covers are reproduced full-sized inside the book.
1939Nelson gives a concert in San Antonio. During the early part of this yearly tour his new wife, Ann, traveled with him. But as they headed East reviewers noted his voice sounded strained and he didn't seem to be in top form. Finally he sent Ann back to Los Angeles and finished the tour alone. (Note: during his tour the previous year, Jeanette traveled with him for part of it.)
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