Fred Otash was determined to get Judy Garland to the other side of the rainbow. The claim was made in a new biography about Tinseltown’s most notorious private detective, 'The Fixer: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars and Marilyn.' It delves into shocking revelations from his never-before-seen investigative files. For the book, co-author Manfred Westphal was given access to Otash’s archives with the blessing of his daughter, Colleen.
Mayer, whom she considered a father figure, eventually severed ties with Garland. The actress, who was a drug addict and alcoholic before turning 30, suffered a nervous breakdown, was admitted to a private sanitorium, attempted suicide and underwent electroconvulsive therapy to battle depression, the book claimed. One of Hollywood’s most bankable stars was kicked to the curb. In 1952, Garland married Luft, but the third time wasn’t the charm when it came to her marriages.
But the late-night rituals paid off, Westphal claimed. 'It truly was beneficial,' he said. 'When that 30-day period was over, she was clean. And his work helped reconcile her marriage to Sid Luft. And they became good friends throughout the process. Fred had a great affection for her. He had even become quite attached to her children.
The book described how Otash remembered Garland 'with great melancholy.' 'But for a while at least, Judy… poor Judy, looked like the kid who went over the rainbow,' he later said.
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