On Eve Of Judy Garland's 100th Birthday, Grand Rapids Museum Showcases Star's Memorabilia

CBS Minnesota

November 4, 2021

A northern Minnesota town is the childhood home of a movie star legend. Judy Garland would have turned 100 years old next year. In this week’s Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen followed the Yellow Brick Road to the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.

We all know the origin of that timeless song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” But how many fans actually know the origin of the actress who sang it?

“She was born Frances Ethel Gumm in the hospital,” said curator John Kelsch.

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