Judy Speaks

If you get a chance, get your hands on the 2 CD set that inspired the play - Judy and a tape recorder - oh.. and a bottle of God knows what - very revealing

Steve

If anyone wants to hear sound clips of Judy REALLY speaking;follow link below:

http://www.counterpoint-music.com/specialties/judy.html

Updated On: 7/18/03 at 10:50 AM

Too sad for words. That really depressed me.

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Glad you're all having such a wonderful time with this "wonderful tribute" to Judy.

The tapes most certainly ARE a part of the show. Although not played directly, the dialogue is a transcript from these stolen tapes. They are not in public domain - and these crooks presenting this have no right to do so. Illegal - unethical. Let's just all cheer them on.

Judy herself would be appalled. The circumstances under which these tapes were originally recorded, stolen, and then marketed in all kinds of formats (cassettes, CD, internet, and now in a theatrical show) are truly despicable.

I have lived with this tape situation for almost 30 years (people connected with Judy managed to keep them private for almost 25 years after the theft - the thief himself did NOT exploit the tapes...he kept them private - only after his death did others step in a try to make money off them) - so I do have some knowledge of this whole situation.

And a "wonderful tribute" it is most certainly NOT. So don't try and pretend that is the intent! It is worse than being just ghoulish.

The wishes of Judy's own relatives are known in this case and
are being ignored by these so-called "tribute" people. Lovely bunch of people.

So have fun picking over the bones of this poor woman - legends don't get no respect - but don't lie to yourself... this is NOT a tribute, it is out and out exploitation and an embarrassment to everyone concerned.

And I will continue to campaign within the business against everyone the least bit remotely connected with this totally illegal and uncalled-for production. We'll just let Judy's family's lawyers handle the rest.

It's time there are some kind of standards in this business. This is cesspool.

everyone is entitled to their opinion. but it seems harsh to dog a show one hasn't even seen.

Updated On: 8/13/03 at 10:03 AM

I haven't seen the show but I have heard the tapes.

I started out laughing at what a riot they were but the more you listen to them, the sadder and sadder they become. I found them very disturbing and can not imagine wanting to see them acted out.

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and these creators of this show did not rob anything or pick over anyones bones...the great thing about this show is that they took these tapes which can be looked upon sadly and have spun them into a posotive tribute - but again, go check it out before ranting - its an extremely great piece of theater! :)

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