Mac/Eddy Today: Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy Magazine Compilations, Volume 8

by Sharon Rich

The award-winning Jeanette MacDonald & Nelson Eddy magazine, "Mac/Eddy Today", is now available in 15 book compilations containing the early, out-of-print issues. VOLUME 8: (Issues 30-33) covers the aftermath of their breakup and starting new careers in 1950. I MARRIED AN ANGEL revisited; Nelson's pre-film operatic career including reviews and interviews; SAN FRANCISCO and complete newspaper coverage of the 1984 battle to change that city's official song; interview with Betty Jaynes (SWEETHEARTS co-star) and Lawrence Tibbett, Jr., in which he confirms the Gene Raymond research findings and discusses his dad's and Nelson's WWII spy work. These volumes are filled with rare photos, detailed articles, archival documents, and the original color covers. They also feature complete transcripts of audio and video interviews, some briefly excerpted in the book "Sweethearts". Each book includes a new introduction by Sharon Rich, offering exclusive insight into the research and behind-the-scenes events surrounding the creation of the original magazines. The glossy, photo-filled journal was honored by "The People's Almanac #3" as one of the most unique magazines in the country, while Elayne Blythe, founder of the Film Advisory Board, called it "The most beautiful magazine of its kind."

164 pages, Paperback

First published June 14, 2006