PHOTOS OF THE DAY: BING AND JUDY GARLAND

Bing Crosby not only could hold a tune better than any other crooner, but he could recognize great talent as well. He truly appreciated girl singers, and one of his favorites was the great Judy Garland (1922-1969). They recorded some really great duets for Decca Records in the 1940s, and when Judy was down and out in the 1950s, she appeared numerous times on Bing's radio show. She even filled in for Bing on the air when his wife died in 1952. Reportedly after Judy died tragically in 1969, Bing helped pay for the funeral bill along with Frank Sinatra and Ray Bolger. Here are some happy moments that Bing and Judy shared...