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Thread #58714   Message #1171873
Posted By: Amos
26-Apr-04 - 10:50 PM
Thread Name: BS: Happy Birthday Spaw!!!
Subject: RE: BS: Happy Birthday Spaw!!!
I am sorry to report the Spawzers long term memory needs replacement. Or maybe it has already been replaced with cheap foreign-made parts and that's the problem.

A Family Affair (1937)
Judge Hardy solves numerous family problems while working on a problem of his own - reelection.

You're Only Young Once (1938)
Judge Hardy and family go on vacation to Catalina Island. Marion falls in love with a lifeguard who turns out to be married.

Judge Hardy's Children (1938)
The Hardy family travels to Washington DC when Judge Hardy is called on to sit on a public utilities hearing. Andy teaches the French ambassador's daughter how to dance the "Big Apple."

Love Finds Andy Hardy (1938)
Andy strikes a bargain with Beezy: He'll date up Cynthia while Beezy is away for Christmas for the eight bucks he needs for final payment on his new car. Judy does some nifty scene stealing and sings, "In-Between," "It Never Rains But What It Pours" and "Meet the Beat of My Heart."

Out West with the Hardys (1938)
Judge Hardy takes the family to a friend's ranch where he attempts to help with a battle over water rights. Typical Hardy family adventures ensue.

The Hardys Ride High (1939)
The Hardy family is riding high when they learn they've inherited a fortune. But they return to earth much wiser after life hands them a few hard knocks.

Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever (1939)
Andy falls in love with his drama teacher and writes a play in which he and Polly have the lead parts.

Judge Hardy and Son (1939)
Judge Hardy tries to prevent eviction of an elderly couple while Andy tries to find a girl to enter his essay in a contest when he finds out first prize for boys is a set of encylocpedias, but first prize for girls is fifty bucks.

Andy Hardy Meets Debutante (1940)
Andy has a crush on Daphne Fowler, America's Number One Debutante, who turns out to be a friend of Betsy Booth. Judy sings "Alone" and "I'm Nobody's Baby."

Andy Hardy's Private Secretary (1941)
Andy is so busy with extracurricular activities he flunks English and nearly misses graduation. Kathryn Grayson sings "Voices of Spring," "The Mad Scene" and "I've Got My Eyes on You."

Life Begins for Andy Hardy (1941)
Andy decides to go to New York and get a job in order to experience life before he commits to going to college. Judy sings "Happy Birthday to You" a capella (all of her songs were cut!)

The Courtship of Andy Hardy (1942)
In a custody battle, Melodie is about to become a ward of the court. Andy tries to help Melodie forget her troubles by taking her to a school dance.

Andy Hardy's Double Life (1942)
Andy finds himself in an awful mess when he thinks he's engaged to marry two girls!

Andy Hardy's Blonde Trouble (1944)
Andy gets involved with a beautiful blonde at college, but thinks she has a split personality. The Wilde Twins sing a bit of "Easy to Love."

Love Laughs at Andy Hardy (1946)
Andy thinks his life is over when Kay announces she's going to marry her guardian. Wonderful scene of Mickey Jitterbugging with a very tall Dorothy Ford. A very cute and young Lina Romay woos Andy and sings two songs (titles unknown).

Andy Hardy Comes Home (1958)
Middle-aged and married with children, Andy returns to Carvel on business only to get caught up in local politics.

Videos:


Only seven episodes are available on videotape; six from MGM/UA Home Video and one in public domain.

Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever, MGM/UA M201719
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante, MGM/UA M201717
Andy Hardy's Double Life, MGM/UA M201720
Andy Hardy's Private Secretary, MGM/UA M201718
Life Begins for Andy Hardy, MGM/UA M201716
Love Finds Andy Hardy, MGM/UA M201715
Love Laughs at Andy Hardy, Madacy Music Group HCV-3-6069 (and others)



Regards,

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