News
Melissa@rememberingdorothycollins.com
Welcome to our "News" section where we will publish items we think you would be interested in as fans of Dorothy, Your Hit Parade, Follies, or anything that Mom had a hand in!
February 10, 2012
I received an email today from the wonderfully talented, and equally as kind, Kurt Peterson! Kurt and Victoria Mallory are giving a concert at the New York City Center to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on April 29, 2012 . This is an incredible chance to see two of Broadways beloved stars perform together again and help a truly worthy cause!
Here are related links:
www.wheneverythingwaspossible.com
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/159050-Kurt-Peterson-and-Victoria-Mallory-Will-Reunite-for-When-Everything-Was-Possible-Benefit-Concert
.http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/television/death-russell-arms-recalls-a-bygone-era-tv-radio-show-hit-parade-article-1.1032020?localLinksEnabled=false
February 10, 2012
I received an email today from the wonderfully talented, and equally as kind, Kurt Peterson! Kurt and Victoria Mallory are giving a concert at the New York City Center to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on April 29, 2012 . This is an incredible chance to see two of Broadways beloved stars perform together again and help a truly worthy cause!
Here are related links:
www.wheneverythingwaspossible.com
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/159050-Kurt-Peterson-and-Victoria-Mallory-Will-Reunite-for-When-Everything-Was-Possible-Benefit-Concert
.http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/television/death-russell-arms-recalls-a-bygone-era-tv-radio-show-hit-parade-article-1.1032020?localLinksEnabled=false
July 21, 2012
Eighteen years ago today.......
We miss you mommy......and love you always
August 5, 2012
Was sent this great photo from Junetta Deville. Mom with first husband Raymond Scott, the iconic Les Paul and his lovely wife, Mary Ford. Taken during The Bell Telephone Hour: Designs in Music from 1961. Thanks Junetta!!
August 7,2012
Just came across this wonderful Al Hirschfeld drawing of the Follies cast. I remember mommy loving this picture...such an honor to be drawn by the great Hirschfeld! For those of of you familiar with Mr.Hirschfeld's work: How many NINAs can you find???
August 16, 2012
I became aware of a newly remastered and remixed recording of Follies (OBCR). It is currently sold out but I was told they are about to release a second edition...and Sondheim was really happy with the outcome!!! You can buy it here at http://www.kritzerland.com/follies.htm Can't wait to hear it!!!
My sister Deb was forwarded a post from a website talkinbroadway.com in regards to this newly remastered recording:
As I've gotten to spend some time with the disc in the last day or so-listening to it by itself, comparing it to the previous release of the score, and marveling at the difference in quality-it has struck me how vital, how alive the new disc sounds.
The first time I heard the difference in versions of "In Buddy's Eyes" it made me cry-in the most honestly touched way. How could it be, forty years later, that it sounded like Dorothy Collins was sitting in the room? It's thanks to computer technology, yes. but in a much more personal way, thanks to Bruce Kimmel's ears, his memory of what it once sounded like in person, and the pursuit of excellence in making it sound that way again. Posted by bluestreak04 on 08/02/2012
November 18,2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOMMY!!!
Miss hugging you....laughing with you....sharing day to day events with you......miss EVERYTHING about you....most of all, your love!! This song sums it up best:
Miss hugging you....laughing with you....sharing day to day events with you......miss EVERYTHING about you....most of all, your love!! This song sums it up best:
Here's a little something to get you in the holiday mood!! Here's Eileen Farrell, Dorothy Loudon and mom on The Garry Moore Show!
November 19, 2012
Enjoy this episode of I've Got A Secret from 1962 with a special guest: Dick Van Dyke!! Mom filled in for Bess Myerson.
December 10, 2012
Found this video of the 1971 Follies cast...ENJOY!!
December 11. 2012
Here is a picture of the Dorothy Collins Walking Doll. My sisters and I became aware of its existence around 10 years ago when I found one for sale on Ebay. This one is in mint condition and is for sale here: http://www.theriaults.com/default/index.cfm?LinkServID=F1F6B52C-BDB9-3413-D6B0A7098C7BF120&cid=176&r=480&aid=43726
December 21, 2012
Merry Christmas!!!
November 18, 2013
Happy Birthday Mommy!! 87 years ago today, the world became a much nicer place. Miss your smile, your laugh, your support .... but most of all: your love!!!
December 17,2013
A little something to add to your holiday season. Forward the video to 5:31
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
Just came across this ....enjoy!!
The Carol Burnett and Richard Hayes CBS Radio Show December 15,1961
The Carol Burnett and Richard Hayes CBS Radio Show December 15,1961
Carol Burnett and Richard Hayes CBS Radio Show December 18,1961
The Carol Burnett and Richard Hayes CBS Radio Show December 20,1961
December 22, 2013
Here is the entire episode of The Garry Moore Show from December 24, 1963.....50 years ago this week!!
April 16, 2014
Please check out a wonderful new website from a devoted Dorothy Collins fan : www.collinstribute.com
Here's a video from his YouTube channel CollinsFollower:
ENJOY!!!
July 21, 2014
Twenty years ago today we lost you.....still feels like yesterday. The hurt never goes away....you just learn to live with it.
Please enjoy this video I found recently of Mom guest starring on Password.
Please enjoy this video I found recently of Mom guest starring on Password.
November 18,2014
Happy Birthday to our mother.....the kindest, most thoughtful and loving person we have ever known. We continue to miss your love and support and wish for just one more day to hug you and be with you.
Enjoy this video and think of mom on her birthday!
Melissa
Happy Birthday to our mother.....the kindest, most thoughtful and loving person we have ever known. We continue to miss your love and support and wish for just one more day to hug you and be with you.
Enjoy this video and think of mom on her birthday!
Melissa
December 24, 2014
Merry Christmas!
January 25, 2015
Happy 2015!!
I have been sent a few Kodachrome pictures from Steven Lederman (many thanks!!!) Hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
I have been sent a few Kodachrome pictures from Steven Lederman (many thanks!!!) Hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
January 28,2015
A couple more pics....
Victoria Mallory 9/20/1948-8/30/2014 RIP
Our beautiful friend passed away last August. I am sad to say I just found out about it. In tribute to her, here is a little something to remember her by.
Newly Remixed and Remastered 1971 OBC Follies Recording
I know I mentioned this a few years go, but I thought I would remind you of this wonderful recording! Here is a snippet of Mom and John McMartin singing "Don't Look At Me".
http://www.kritzerland.com/follies.htm
http://www.kritzerland.com/follies.htm
October 7th, 2015
Hello All,
Please forgive me for not updating sooner. I have a new job that keeps me busy!! So I hope this posting finds you all well. I wanted to share this Password video I found on YouTube. It's from April 1965 and along with mom is Wally Cox. I wish she was around to ask her about this episode and Mr. Cox. Not sure what he was like....seems mom was trying to get along with him and he was a little hard to read.
Let me know what you think!! ENJOY!!
Please forgive me for not updating sooner. I have a new job that keeps me busy!! So I hope this posting finds you all well. I wanted to share this Password video I found on YouTube. It's from April 1965 and along with mom is Wally Cox. I wish she was around to ask her about this episode and Mr. Cox. Not sure what he was like....seems mom was trying to get along with him and he was a little hard to read.
Let me know what you think!! ENJOY!!
June 3, 2016
Hello All,
I'm so sorry that I have been absent these several months. My new job has given me a promotion and I an busier than ever!! I will try to add more items immediately as I see them.
Here is another Password episode from January 30, 1962.
Enjoy!!!
I'm so sorry that I have been absent these several months. My new job has given me a promotion and I an busier than ever!! I will try to add more items immediately as I see them.
Here is another Password episode from January 30, 1962.
Enjoy!!!
November 18, 2016
Hello All,
I am writing to you on what would have been mommy's 90th birthday!! I know I say this often, but it is mind-blowing for me to truly understand the amount of time that has passed since Mommy's passing. Will always feel like yesterday to me. So we honor her today and thank her for all she has given to us!!! I hope you enjoy this video that I found.
Be well,
Melissa
P.S. I am so sorry that I did not post of Mommy's dear friend, John McMartin's passing. I was deeply saddened when I heard the news. He was a very kind person who truly loved my mother and their friendship.
I am writing to you on what would have been mommy's 90th birthday!! I know I say this often, but it is mind-blowing for me to truly understand the amount of time that has passed since Mommy's passing. Will always feel like yesterday to me. So we honor her today and thank her for all she has given to us!!! I hope you enjoy this video that I found.
Be well,
Melissa
P.S. I am so sorry that I did not post of Mommy's dear friend, John McMartin's passing. I was deeply saddened when I heard the news. He was a very kind person who truly loved my mother and their friendship.
August 20, 2017
Hello Everyone,
I know I have not been very goog at updating at all this year. My life is very busy and I apologize sincerely!! I just had to write how very sad to hear of the passing of Jerry Lewis. He was always so good and kind to Mommy and he left a huge hole in this crazy world we live in now with his passing.
This is how I will always remember him
Hello Everyone,
I know I have not been very goog at updating at all this year. My life is very busy and I apologize sincerely!! I just had to write how very sad to hear of the passing of Jerry Lewis. He was always so good and kind to Mommy and he left a huge hole in this crazy world we live in now with his passing.
This is how I will always remember him
| jerrylewis.jpg |
November 18. 2017
Happy Birthday Mommy....I hope you know how much you're missed. Love you so very much!
Happy Birthday Mommy....I hope you know how much you're missed. Love you so very much!
November 18th, 2018
Happy Birthday to our beautiful Mother....we love you so. This is how I envision her greeting John McMartin in heaven! xoxo
Happy Birthday to our beautiful Mother....we love you so. This is how I envision her greeting John McMartin in heaven! xoxo
April 15th, 2020
Forgive me for not updating. I am hoping to be more productive in these coming months. I am encouraging any fans to join the Fans of the musical Follies Group on Facebook. It is a recently founded group and there are many stories about the musical and the cast, including mom. So check it out and come back soon as I am updating the site!!
xo,
Melissa
Forgive me for not updating. I am hoping to be more productive in these coming months. I am encouraging any fans to join the Fans of the musical Follies Group on Facebook. It is a recently founded group and there are many stories about the musical and the cast, including mom. So check it out and come back soon as I am updating the site!!
xo,
Melissa
April 23, 2020
Hello All,
A big thank you to my new friend, Charlie Siedenburg, who made me aware of this print. It is absolutely fabulous!!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/640531707/squigs-on-sondheim-follies?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=dorothy+collins&ref=sr_gallery-1-20&organic_search_click=1
April 25, 2020
Our friend Junetta Deville sent this last year and I am finally getting around to posting it..... Thanks Junetta! Mommy is on the bottom left.
July 21, 2020
Twenty-six years.....still missing you every day.
Twenty-six years.....still missing you every day.
nOVEMBER 18, 2021
I'm so sorry it has been so long since I have posted. Life during Covid has been very different, but I couldn't let Mommy's birthday go by without acknowledging it. She would have celebrated her 95th year today. Amazing how fast time flies. Happy Birthday mommy!
I hope you are well and surviving life in a pandemic. I have a question for all of Mommy's fans: I was wondering if anyone would be interested in buying Mommy's baby grand piano? It is a 1965 Kawai and it was very special to her. Unfortunately, I have had to keep it in storage for the past 10 years. It is in good condition, but a couple of keys are chipped. My sisters and I just don't have the room for it and we discussed putting it here on the website because we want it to be with someone who loved Mommy. The price is $3500. Please message me here if you're interested or if you know of someone.
Thank you,
Melissa
I hope you are well and surviving life in a pandemic. I have a question for all of Mommy's fans: I was wondering if anyone would be interested in buying Mommy's baby grand piano? It is a 1965 Kawai and it was very special to her. Unfortunately, I have had to keep it in storage for the past 10 years. It is in good condition, but a couple of keys are chipped. My sisters and I just don't have the room for it and we discussed putting it here on the website because we want it to be with someone who loved Mommy. The price is $3500. Please message me here if you're interested or if you know of someone.
Thank you,
Melissa
March 5, 2022
Hello All,
My sisters and I are still looking to sell Mommy's piano. I have had it in a climate-controlled warehouse for several years. It is in good condition, apart from some chips in the keys from my neices and nephews. We are asking $3000. We have seen them sold for $4-10,000, but because of the minor wear and tear and what the cost of shipping would be, we think it's a fair price. Below is a picture of a similar piano. I will be scouring our old photos and clippings for pictures of Mommy with the piano. Please send me an email if you or someone you know may be interested. We dearly wish for this piano to be with someone who appreciated Mommy and her talent. She did love this piano so.
Thanks and love to you all,
Melissa
My sisters and I are still looking to sell Mommy's piano. I have had it in a climate-controlled warehouse for several years. It is in good condition, apart from some chips in the keys from my neices and nephews. We are asking $3000. We have seen them sold for $4-10,000, but because of the minor wear and tear and what the cost of shipping would be, we think it's a fair price. Below is a picture of a similar piano. I will be scouring our old photos and clippings for pictures of Mommy with the piano. Please send me an email if you or someone you know may be interested. We dearly wish for this piano to be with someone who appreciated Mommy and her talent. She did love this piano so.
Thanks and love to you all,
Melissa
September 5, 2022
Hello Everyone!!
I wanted to let all of Mommy's fans in the NYC area know that our good friend and Mommy's co-star in Follies, Kurt Peterson, is starring in his memoir concert called Proud Ladies. Kurt shares his personal story of life in NYC as a young actor and the wonderful women (including Mom!) who helped him along the way. PLEASE go see this amazing show and learn from one of the great talents on Broadway about the women we all loved!
I wanted to let all of Mommy's fans in the NYC area know that our good friend and Mommy's co-star in Follies, Kurt Peterson, is starring in his memoir concert called Proud Ladies. Kurt shares his personal story of life in NYC as a young actor and the wonderful women (including Mom!) who helped him along the way. PLEASE go see this amazing show and learn from one of the great talents on Broadway about the women we all loved!
