Here are the Jeanette MacDonald & Nelson Eddy films scheduled for July 2014:
July 8, Tuesday 12:30 am eastern (9:30 Monday night on July 7): ROSE MARIE.
July 23, 6 pm eastern: Three Daring Daughters
July 30, 10 am eastern: THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIEREnjoy!
Nelson Eddy…born June 29, 1901. We remember him today and celebrate his life. And who better to comment than Jeanette MacDonald, his co-star in 8 films and in life. She said: “I always thought him better looking in person than on the screen,” and added:
“No other man on the screen gives such an impression of eagerness and sincerity as Nelson Eddy. He is unique in this respect. It is this boy-like quality which appeals most to women — the quality of unsophisticated eagerness in a mature and attractive man. He is exactly the same on the screen as he is off…anxious to please…the least theatrical artist I’ve ever known. There’s not an ounce of affectation in him. He was destined for stardom from the beginning.”
Happy Birthday, Nelson!
From Harriet Baker:
If I fall asleep at work today you are getting the blame. I curled up in bed at 9:15 and read until 12:25!!! I read the Tahoe letter 3 times and yes I had kleenex at my side. I cried at the first page with the quotes from Irene Dunne, etc. Lady, you are a great writer!!! You are such an easy writer to read.
If I have one complaint, it’s that this book isn’t long enough. I have read Sweethearts 1,565,998 times and I knew immediately what sentences were new. Keep going Sharon. Please keep going.
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!