I retract my last post. Performed with MM in the Catskills. She is MARVELOUS!!! Post was my impression of Judy Garland's talent as a singer. My dear friend, Jackie Vernon, opened for Judy, and had asked me to see her at The Palace. Frankly, after watching half of her performance, had to leave.....she, in my opinion, was horrendous..........
Michaels is not one of the best female impressionists, but one of the best period. This clip is not a good example of her great talent. Though she has Judy's mannerisms down pat, her singing impression is not on par with the others she does, such as Streisand. Wish she was still in the public eye as much today so people could see what real talent is like.
@jlucci1177 You're right, her Judy is not as good as the really accurate ones she does, for example, Rosemary Clooney, Streisand, Eydie Gorme. I think she attempted it because people wanted to hear Judy, as is often the case when impressionists perform.
she is truly a wonder.. but she falls in and out of Judy.. her Dorothy is truly spot on. you can see it in a love boat clip here on youtube.. she is with debbie Reynolds..
Marilym Michaels is the greatest comic impressionist of teh past half-century. No one comes close. Her impersonations are dead-on! She does more, a greater range, and unlike others, she can do more than mere speaking voices. She SINGS exactly like the greatest female singing stars of the age. She is awesome. The best!
There was a short-lived show called The Copycats with Marilyn Michaels, and African-American impressionist George Kirby, among others, that was fantastic.
Thanks for posting the VERY TALENTED "MM"! I grew up watching the KopyKats (aka "The ABC Comedy Hour. Every week were legendary guest hosts like Orson Welles & Tony Curtis. I actually met Mr. Curtis at a party and mentioned the show. He was sooo flattered. The other impressionists from the show were Frank Gorshin, George Kirby, Rich Little. & Joe Baker (who did an excellent Lou Costello). Will it be available on video? I'd pay top dollar, because there was so much TALENT to enjoy.
I wish CopyCats would have been on the air longer than it was---it was really phenomenal. I think there were about 3 other impersonators besides Ms. Michaels and Mr. Kirby, but I don't remember who they were. Maybe one of them was Rich Little???
Marilyn Michaels sets the bar for all female impressionists - she has a superb singing voice - and a vast range of characters - why didn't we get her in the UK
Her Connie Francis is just OK.
Shrinksjp 6 months ago
Talk about talented! And a class act!
skateboardgumby 1 year ago
She is inspiration, period!!
chicilan 2 years ago
it's more of a parody than an impression especially of Barbra
ilovebarbra2 2 years ago
I retract my last post. Performed with MM in the Catskills. She is MARVELOUS!!! Post was my impression of Judy Garland's talent as a singer. My dear friend, Jackie Vernon, opened for Judy, and had asked me to see her at The Palace. Frankly, after watching half of her performance, had to leave.....she, in my opinion, was horrendous..........
Tony7840 2 years ago
marilyn is one of the best impressionists of her time...we need people like her today.....thank you for the laughs marilyn!! <3
GinaMarie1982 2 years ago
Michaels is not one of the best female impressionists, but one of the best period. This clip is not a good example of her great talent. Though she has Judy's mannerisms down pat, her singing impression is not on par with the others she does, such as Streisand. Wish she was still in the public eye as much today so people could see what real talent is like.
jlucci1177 3 years ago
@jlucci1177 You're right, her Judy is not as good as the really accurate ones she does, for example, Rosemary Clooney, Streisand, Eydie Gorme. I think she attempted it because people wanted to hear Judy, as is often the case when impressionists perform.
defundthewar 1 year ago
she is truly a wonder.. but she falls in and out of Judy.. her Dorothy is truly spot on. you can see it in a love boat clip here on youtube.. she is with debbie Reynolds..
mgmbacklot 3 years ago
Marilyn Michaels was the best of her time. Her Judy is dead on.
galileo1957 3 years ago
Do you have your ear plugs charged guys?
Quiteashtrudel 3 years ago
That "Born In A Trunk" sequence was amazing!! So was Barbra. I always remember she did a brilliant Dinah Shore as well...
Bradelbee 3 years ago 3
Nice post
zkzkzk 4 years ago
Marilym Michaels is the greatest comic impressionist of teh past half-century. No one comes close. Her impersonations are dead-on! She does more, a greater range, and unlike others, she can do more than mere speaking voices. She SINGS exactly like the greatest female singing stars of the age. She is awesome. The best!
WALRU11 4 years ago
There was a short-lived show called The Copycats with Marilyn Michaels, and African-American impressionist George Kirby, among others, that was fantastic.
bcollins2007 4 years ago 2
Yes! this video is in fact from that show which was so great...
Quiteashtrudel 4 years ago
Yes, after I saw Frank Gorshin (another of the Copycats in the video, I figured that might be the case). Thanks.
bcollins2007 4 years ago
Thanks for posting the VERY TALENTED "MM"! I grew up watching the KopyKats (aka "The ABC Comedy Hour. Every week were legendary guest hosts like Orson Welles & Tony Curtis. I actually met Mr. Curtis at a party and mentioned the show. He was sooo flattered. The other impressionists from the show were Frank Gorshin, George Kirby, Rich Little. & Joe Baker (who did an excellent Lou Costello). Will it be available on video? I'd pay top dollar, because there was so much TALENT to enjoy.
kaiart 3 years ago
I wish CopyCats would have been on the air longer than it was---it was really phenomenal. I think there were about 3 other impersonators besides Ms. Michaels and Mr. Kirby, but I don't remember who they were. Maybe one of them was Rich Little???
Bobbyg49 4 years ago
I remember being in awe of her as a child, along with my parents. What a pleasure to see her again, after all these years!
senoramariposa 4 years ago 2
her mannerisms are more on than some of her vocals..i also do impersonations so i know what that is like....but i am fan of her..she is amazing...
GinaMarie1982 4 years ago
Marilyn Michaels sets the bar for all female impressionists - she has a superb singing voice - and a vast range of characters - why didn't we get her in the UK
lennyw99 4 years ago
Thanks Thanks .....I love her. Genius She should have been bigger honestly
davidhazard71 4 years ago 2
FANTASTIC! Thanks for posting this.....MORE Marilyn Michaels please!
morganafan 4 years ago
she's amazing.
bolusoup 4 years ago
Can't thank you enough for these videos of Marilyn Michaels!
Whitepussyass 4 years ago