Betty Hutton (Something pro-Catholic on cable!)

[thann]

Last night I was battling insomnia and turned on Turner Classic Movies at about 3 am. Robert Osborne was interviewing the 1940-50s singer/actress Betty Hutton. (This show was filmed in 2000, so it’s likely that others here have already seen it.)** (Link to blurb about the show.)**

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For those not familiar with Miss Hutton’s work, she was a vivacious blonde who had the leads in both *Annie Get Your Gun *and The Greatest Show on Earth, among many other upbeat musicals. I became a fan of hers when I stumbled on Betty Hutton Day on TCM earlier this year.

Part way through the interview Osborne asked her about a big change that had happened in her life in the 1970s, and at that point I swear if I closed my eyes I was listening to Marcus Grodi’s The Journey Home.

Miss Hutton explained how a Catholic priest was instrumental in bringing her into the Catholic faith. For a good 15 minutes she expounded on the truth of the Catholic Church, picked up her rosary beads to show Osborne, and at one point talked about crying while walking up for Holy Communion, saying,“I was going to receive CHRIST!”

It was a wonderful interview – Osborne was most respectful, and Betty Hutton was glowing as she talked about the Church.

Sometimes cable actually has GOOD stuff!

'thann

 

[Orogeny]

I saw that interview last night. That was a remarkable stretch of interview. Not something you see very often from a Hollywood figure.

Peace

Tim

 

[Della]

I saw that interview when it first aired in 2000 and recorded it. What an inspirational story she has to tell! And just as she was when she was young, she is still a lively gal filled with great humor and love with the bonus of being on fire for God!

 

[mikemck]

Although I have serious disagreements with her religious beliefs and am concerned (as are many people who know her) about the Svengali like spell this priest had over her, I’ve always been a big fan of her music.

Outside of “Miracle of Morgan Creek”, her movies aren’t all that much to write home about. But her jazz recordings of the late 40’s and 50’s are terrific.