Let me tell you a story about a truly magical night in showbiz history. Back in 1961, the legendary Judy Garland took the stage at New York City’s Carnegie Hall, and let me tell you, it was nothing short of spectacular. Critics were calling it "the greatest night in show business history." Judy Garland wasn’t just performing that night; she was mesmerizing her fans with her incredible voice. She sang her heart out with timeless hits like "Over the Rainbow" and "The Man That Got Away." By the time she took her final bow, the audience was completely blown away, standing on their feet and cheering for the queen of the stage.
Recalling the Magic: Lorna Luft's Perspective
Now, picture this: an 8-year-old Lorna Luft sitting in the audience, watching her mother captivate the crowd. Lorna, who spoke exclusively to Closer Weekly, described the scene as if it were yesterday. "At Carnegie Hall, they were just losing their minds. They were rushing the stage to touch her. I’d never seen adults act like this. It frightened me a little bit," she recalled. But despite the chaos, Lorna knew her mom was loved deeply. "My mother knew how much she was loved," Lorna added with a sense of pride and nostalgia.
Judy Garland: A Mother and a Star
Lorna, now 66, remembers her mother not just as a star but as a remarkable person. Judy Garland passed away at the age of 47 from an accidental overdose of sleeping pills, just eight years after her unforgettable performance at Carnegie Hall. But Lorna remembers her mom as someone who gave her all. "She was incredibly giving and when she loved, she loved hard," Lorna reminisced. Her words paint a picture of a woman who wasn’t just a star on stage but a loving mother off it.
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The Studio System and Its Impact
Judy Garland’s journey in Hollywood wasn’t all rainbows and sunshine. At the tender age of 15, her studio doctors began prescribing stimulants to "cut her appetite and give her energy." As a rising star, the pressures of fame were immense, and sleep became elusive for her. So, they also gave her sedatives to help her rest. While these medications might have helped her deal with the pressures of fame, they unfortunately led to a drug problem that took a toll on her family.
Lorna explained the complexities of her mom's situation. "They started the problem, but they didn’t know how to fix it," she said about the doctors. "But I’ve never, ever been angry at the studio system because they really didn’t know what they were doing. They didn’t want to destroy her life. She was their biggest moneymaker!" Her words reflect a deep understanding of the era and the pressures her mother faced.
