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Front Row Classics is celebrating the holidays and Judy Garland with Vanessa O'Neil

By Brandon Davis

Published December 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM CST

Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back Vanessa O'Neil. Brandon and Vanessa catch up since their last conversation in the summer. Vanessa discusses the Judy Garland Estate's launch on social media and the impact she is already seeing from it. The two also discuss Vanessa's reaction to Oz at the Sphere in Las Vegas as well as favorite holiday memories.

Community Voices 2025

Brandon Davis

Brandon Davis is the host of Classics and Zone-i-Sodes on the Front Row Network. A true fan of cinema history, Brandon holds the distinction of being the official film historian of the Network.

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