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* * * * * * * * * * From JMFC Fan Tim T. November 30, 2005 See TCM listing for Golden Dawn
Hello Gia & Gio I check your website every other day or so and continue to enjoy it. G.D. Hamann's page is great and I love all the photos, etc.
I checked the films you listed that will be playing on TCM in Dec and there is one you should probably mention. Although it's entirely possible that you may have omitted purposely as it is rather notorious. 'Golden Dawn' was a Broadway operetta in 1927 with people like E. Kalman, Oscar Hammerstein, O.Harbach & Herbert Stothart being involved. It was a modest success and when the musical talkie craze came in it was bought for the screen. The plot is absurd and especially today...very racist. It's about a native uprising in East Africa and features Vivienne Segal as a blonde who is linked somehow to the tribe! It also has actor Noah Beery made up in blackface (at times you can see his makeup running!) and he sings something called 'My Whip'. Segal (a really lovely voice...remember her from Cat and the Fiddle?) sings 'My Bwana' (!!!) which is actually a type of Viennese waltz...(ach du liebe!) so you see this thing is quite a cultural clash. Originally this film was in 2 tone Technicolor but only the B/W survives which only contributes to the strangeness of it all. On the plus side, there are some nice tunes and voices. I recommend it for any operetta lover who's been very, very naughty.
Happy Holidays, Tim T. ------------------------------------ Dear Tim,
Thank you for your comments. We hope the JMFC will always be a place you may call home. Your email points out so many wonderful reasons why we should watch 'Golden Dawn'. Upon your 4 Star recommendation, we have added it to our list of movies to watch on TCM. See TCM listing for Golden Dawn JMFC/JMDD Hosts Gia & Gio --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Added Comments from Tim T.
* * * * * * * * * * The Sweetest of Happy Birthdays to my
Sweetheart, Gia, from her devoted Gio To my darling wife, Gia, Co-host of the JMFC, oh such joy it gives me to wish, on your special day, a Golden Happy Birthday. The numbers no longer matter dearest, only the magic of the moment, for you have been the Golden Stardust in my life, the whirling wind in my heart. Thank you, thank you for bring me such beauty into my life everyday; and I return my eternal love to you. Happy Birthday breath of my heart, my lovely darling, the reason I live life for.
* * * * * * * * * * From JMDD Member, Janie S.
Love Jane and Henry ----------------------------------
Dear Janie and Henry,
Upon behalf of all the members of the JMDD Club and JMFC fans, we extend to you two sweethearts our very best wishes on your sixty-third wedding anniversary and continue to live Happily Ever After.
JMFC/JMDD Hosts ... Gia & Gio
* * * * * * * * * * From JMDD Member, Ian B. -- UK June 14, 2005
Dear JMDD Fans,
* * * * * * * * * * From our newest JMDD Members-- Maria Eva and son Norton C.-- Brazil June 3, 2005
Why we love Jeanette MacDonald: Her lovely music are safely guarded in my
memory since I was a boy. My mother and my late father used to buy her 78
rpm and they were always playing in the old Vitrola. Only many years
later, her songs were available in vinyl as Long Playing records. But the
sound has improved and her voice was there, forever bright and young. For
me and my mother her music lead us back in time to those wonderful years.
Now her movies are available with the same crystal clear and pure image
they were shown in the past. The movies and her songs perpetuated in
modern media is the best reason we have to believe she will live forever
in the hearts of her fans. Norton and Maria Eva (I tried translate also my
mother's feelings and impressions since she can not write herself in
English. She thanks though, for the opportunity) --------JMFC Reply---------------- Thank you Maria Eva and Norton... What beautiful memory you have share with all of Jeanette's fans around the world. May we say--you have expressed your lovely mother's feelings so tenderly. Jeanette would have love to meet you both, just like Gia and I would, also.
* * * * * * * * * * From Dave K. -- UK May 24, 2005
--------JMFC Reply----------------
Hi, Dave,
* * * * * * * * * * From Richard C. May 18, 2005 JMDD Member
Sent: Wed 5/18/2005 7:33 PM
---- Tribune Response ---------------------
John Von Rheim of the Tribune did that reply. * * * * * * * * * * Intro From Your Hosts...Gia and Gio..... To all our dearest JMFC Fans and Friends. So many of you have been asking about how is your hostess doing since she had her double surgery? .As you can tell by the JMFC front page, her recovery is coming along slowly but surely. We can't thank you enough, and you know this comes right from our hearts. A very dear person from the other side of the world reached across the Ocean and sent this beautiful letter to Gia and I. We just found her to be so warm and loving that we are delighted to share her tenderness with all of you tender and loving souls. ................................................................................ A Post from Jennifer Tasmania 5-5-2005
Dear Gia and Gio, <----------------------------------------------------------->
Dear Jennifer,
Gia and I send you our prayers and best wishes for your Darling Erin. We are all of God's flowers and we are certain the he is watching over her especially during this time. We do look forward in chatting with you more in the very near future.
Warmest Wishes...Gia and Gio * * * * * * * * * *
Post from Norton M.
5-8-2005 MARCH OF GRENADIERS IF YOU HAVE IT? Thank you, Norton * * * * * * * * * * Post From Your Host>Gio March 16, 2005
To all the many fans who have written in wishing Gia the best on her surgery today and next week-- from the deepest part of our hearts, we thank you! She is doing well today, a little pain, but she is a Trooper!
* * * * * * * * * * Post from Mary S. February 11, 2005
To Gio - "The Tearful Tenor"
<<JMFC REPLY>>.
Dear
Mary,
I
cried a tear for Renata, and you were kind enough to help me wipe it. For
this, you have my eternal thank you. Mary, for as long as you hear these
great voices singing in your soul, please know we walk the golden path of
great music as friends.
* * * * * * * * * * Post from Gio and Gia January 11, 2005
Dear Janie,
As Gia and I are about to celebrate that first day we met, 35 years ago
tomorrow on January 12th, we have been truly blessed in so many ways--the
most important--we have each other and still feeling like we are 21 and
25. We have not grown up much in our hearts and minds, only in that which
came from-- dust. But during these fabulous 35 years we have met a Rainbow
of wealth in friends, which has added to our happiness. Jeanette and
Nelson are among these friends.
* * * * * * * * * * Gio...December 20, 2004
This is truly a sad day!
Tebaldi was my favorite Soprano. I always loved Jeanette and Tebaldi. Another part of my heart has been crushed. The world with out Jeanette and Tebaldi
is a world without music. And with the
and Robert Merrill this year, the world There no more joy of opera for me.
From now, I only live in the past.
Gio, a tearful tenor * * * * * * * * * * Post from TimDecember 20, 2004
Hi! I was able to catch a few minutes of 'Student Prince' and agree that it's pretty to look at and listen to. Miss Blyth never quite made it to super-star status but it wasn't for lack of talent or beauty. Remember her as Mildred Pierce's daughter....or as a very fetching mermaid singing to William Powell in 'Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid'? ....and the moguls didn't really know how to present operetta to audiences as effectively as they did in the 30s. Even though her 'Rose Marie' was closer to the original stage play it still wasn't nearly as charming as....well, I talk too much!
Enjoyed your sepia picture of the day from 'Broadway Serenade'. I happened to catch that film the last time it was on TCM and was surprised that they had dug up the sepia version...which does help that film a bit!
Have a lovely day! * * * * * * * * * * Post from Paul W. November 5, 2004 Dear JMFC:
JMFC Reply: Thank you for your questions!
As to your first question: No, Jeanette never did record a Christmas album--but we sure wish she had. It would have been a best seller for years to come.
She found TV very troublesome. She was use to a well organize production
system. TV in its early days had none of this, and she would not perform
anything less than was up to her high standards. And, being the queen of
Hollywood, she had the highest. Jeanette, on more than one occasion had to
call Gene to come and help TV station set up the lighting, sound, and sets. It
is too bad that Jeanette could not enjoy the marvels of today's television
wizardry. * * * * * * * * * * A Big Happy Birthday Wish to my Sweetheart, Gia, from
her devoted Gio To my darling wife, Gia, Co-host of the JMFC, I take such delight in sharing another birthday of yours. Life with you is like a like living a fairy tale, with all the golden trimmings. For you, I live to give you the moon and the stars in the sky, and today on your birthday, I give you again, like I do everyday, my eternal love. Happy Birthday breath of my heart, my lovely darling, the reason I live life for.
May I always be your knight,
your Prince Charming, your Sweetheart...with all my love, your Gio * * * * * * * * * *
Post from Bob S.
As she said, "She was of such great beauty and
her voice was so dulcet to the ear. She used it so delicately that even though
she was a Hollywood Movie Star—she was not on the wrong stage as a voice
visiting star.” Even though she had written this in one of her reviews,
Claudia told me (in person) that Jeanette’s voice surprised everyone and that
her voice was so lovely that Opera capitulated and no one could believe the
beauty of her tone and acting ability. We shall continue to keep Jeanette, the
beauty and voice "alive" as long and we can. I am looking forward to hearing
from you—and more importantly, meet for lunch or dinner. With all best
wishes—let's do keep touch. * * * * * * * * * Post from Sandy S. August 12, 2004
Hi, * * * * * * * * * * Gia & Gio 8-5-2004
Shari's Day
We Proclaim this day Shari's Day! We all wish you the best with your surgery Shari, and know you will be well and back with us soon. All our love and prayer! Your Jeanette Family at the Yahoo JMDD Webgroup.
* * * * * * * * * * 7-24-2004
Dear Fans and Members, I would like to take moment to express my love and best wishes to my Sweetheart, the President of the JMFC, my husband Gio on his birthday today. As you all know, he has done his best to bring the best of Jeanette to all of her fans, and we are sure that Jeanette would be giving Gio a big piece of cake if she was with us. To all the many who have sent us congratulations to Gio on his birthday, you know he is deeply touched and I am truly appreciative of the many who think so warm and kindly of my darling. I love you Sweetheart and I wish you a very, very Happy Birthday. I will make sure that the week we always spend for special occasions in our lives is full of fun and love. Your loving Kitten, Gia. * * * * * * * * * *
Post from Bob S. July 22, 2004
Dear Gio & Gia,
Let me tell you of her Red Rocks concert in
Denver. As you sat in that cavernous auditorium, you could see the green
lights of the city. Jeanette came on late. Saul, the director kept looking at
his watch. Suddenly she appeared in a green gown and a green dyed mink stole.
Her beauty was so great that, once again, the audience gasped and when she did
her famous bow ... the house went wild. She opened with Depuis le Jour and
mesmerized the vast audience. * * * * * * * * * * Post from your Hosts Gio & Gia. 7-21-2004 Happy Birthday Wishes
Gia and I wish Janie in Florida a very happy birthday and a big thank you for all of your help, dear with our Ollie Tribute. You are a lovely doll. As Gia would say...we send you Hugs & Kisses...Gio & Gia
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Post from Bob S. July 18, 2004
She appeared on the stage of Orchestra Hall
dressed in a gold lame' skirt and black velvet top with a bustle effect. Dead
silence as she entered, then a huge sigh of disbelief followed by a deafening
applause as the audience "came back to life." As one critic said - "She came
on stage with the wherewithal to stun anyone within eye range of her gorgeous
figure and colorful personality." We to agree, Bob, with your lovely input about Jeanette; she had it all: beauty, brilliance, dazzle, allurement, and acting unseen on the stage and forever a true Diamond. She is forever classed with the world's greatest Golden Voices. * * * * * * * * * * From Gia and Gio JMFC's Hosts 6-30-2004
Dear Friends
* * * * * * * * * * Post from Richard C.
6-15-2004 * * * * * * * * * * Post from Shari & Ed 6-12-2004
* * * * * * * * * * Post fromTim 5-31-2004
Hi All!
Just as info.... * * * * * * * * * * In Tritbute! Ed and Shari J. 4-28-2004
* * * * * * * * * * Post from Christa C. 1-28-2004
Post from Ed and Shari J. 1-10-2004
Dear Sweetheart Fans,
Since this site is all about "Sweethearts", I would like to announce that my sweetheart and I celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary on January 5, 2004....he treats me like a princess ... and I feel so blessed!!
When we were first married in 1968, he suggested that I put an ad in the newspaper to see if I could replace some of my worn out and scratched 78 rpm records of Nelson Eddy. and Jeanette MacDonald...then he drove me all over the county buying one at a time as we could afford them ... I was so excited to be able to hear some of them again. He was only 18 years old...and had never heard of this type of classical music before. I was so touched at his concern and willingness to make me happy.
Ed and Shari ....Sweethearts Forever!!!
And....Congratulations to Gia and Gio for their many years together!!! ------------------- JMFC response: Thank Sweetheart Fan,
Ed and Shari, your lives have been a true-life fairy tale, and forever the Prince and Princess lived happily ever after. Gio and I send are congratulations to you two Sweethearts and also thank you for yours to us. We will cherish your heartfelt feeling forever.
* * * * * * * * * * Post from Ollie M. 1-11-2004
Gio & Gia Ollie ------------------ JMFC response: Thank Sweetheart Fan, Ollie....
It is great to have fans of the Sweethearts visit and reminiscence of how sweet life once was when our two Song Birds brought the sun into our hearts. Jeanette and Nelson will always be part of our lives, and we are so lucky to have them. Please visit often, we love having you. * * * * * * * * * * Post from Tim T. 1-9-2004
Dear Gio and Gia
Also worthy of note...the Lawrence Tibbett/Grace Moore version of the 'New
Moon' (1930-31) is airing on Turner Classic Movies Jan
12th at 1:30...or early Monday morning. Fans
should check their own TV schedule to get it right for their area!
This
should be seen by any fans of great singing. Tibbett was one the
greatest...and Moore was no slouch! Don't expect the same plot (or charm) as
the Jeanette/Nelson version, but it should be interesting. * * * * * * * * * *
JMFC response: Here is TCM's info:
* * * * * * * * * * Post from Fran 12-24-2003
Gio, You are so right ! We are the lucky ones having grown up and knowing about about her and her music most of our lives. It's up to us and other loyal fans to get the word out about her wonderful life and music.
Everyone at the Hyer household: Wish you and Gia a Very Merry and Blessed Christmas and a very Happy and healthy New Year. I'm looking forward to another year of telling everyone about Jeanette. Fran * * * * * * * * * * Post from Vicki 12-21-2003 Hello Gia & Gio,
I just wanted to tell you I love your Jeanette web site and thank you for all your hard work which I'm sure is a labor of love! I'm so happy to know there are many people out there who loves Jeanette as I do and I'm so grateful there are people like you who will continue to keep her name before the public. I've been a huge Jeanette fan for about 35 years and her star has never dimmed one bit for me over the years. I have copies of all her movies and every book that was ever written about her.
I check your web site almost every evening to see what new things you've added and I was delighted to see the pet page. I have a Schnauzer that will soon be 12 years old and he's grown up listening to Jeanette's music with me. I would really be thrilled if you could include his photo on the pet page! His name is Bogey and he's a real "Sweetheart".
Thank you again for the wonderful web site and I'll be looking forward to seeing more and more goodies.
Vicki * * * * * * * * * * Post from Mr. Nap 12-21-2003
Just looked at your website for our dear lady,
Jeanette MacDonald. * * * * * * * * * | ||||||||||||||
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