Liza and David

Liza and David
GenreReality television
StarringLiza Minnelli
David Gest
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Original release
NetworkVH1

Liza and David is a reality television series slated to air on VH1 in 2002, featuring Liza Minnelli and her then-husband, David Gest.[1][2][3][4][5]

The show gained notoriety after arguments between the show's stars and executives from VH1. Ten episodes were planned, but only one was filmed, it never aired and the whole series was cancelled without any more episodes being made after that.

Liza is an American singer and dancer. She was born on March 12, 1946, in Los Angeles. Known for her powerful alto singing voice, she won the Academy Award-winning performance in 1972's Cabaret. Liza is the daughter of Hollywood legend Judy Garland and director Vicente Minnelli. Liza has been married for four times but all ended up divorcing, as well as with David.[6]

Gest, who was a film producer spent most of his career behind the scenes. He appeared in Michael Jackson's 30th Anniversary Celebration concert show. The both of them married in 2002, and the television series “Liza and David” was planned for VH1.[7]

References

  1. ^ Kaplan, Don (22 November 2002). "LIZA AND GEST BLAME A VH1 WEISS GUY". Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Unplugged!: VH1 Dumps 'Liza & David' Reality Series - Playbill". Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  3. ^ Chung, Jen. "Liza, David, and VH1". Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Liza And David Roll With The Punches by Liza Minnelli - Show Clip- VH1.com". Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  5. ^ "Photo - Liza and David's Wedding - Liza & David's Wedding - Thumbnails - VH1.com". Archived from the original on February 2, 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Liza Minnelli facts: Singer's age, husband, children, parents, height and films revealed". Smooth. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
  7. ^ Grimes, William (2016-04-12). "David Gest, Music Producer and Reality TV Star, Dies at 62". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-04-05.


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