A Date with Judy (film) of "The Walter Winchell Rumba", which Cugat and his band played during their normal gigs. The words, can be heard during a PBS Lawrence Welk show called, "The New York Show" by Gail, Sandy, and Marylou. Although Xavier Cugat is credited in the opening credits as "Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra," the end credits simply bill Cugat as "Himself." The "A Date with Judy" radio show ran from 1941 to 1949 on the NBC network, and from 1949 to 1950 on the ABC network. The character of "Judy Foster" was portrayed on the radio by Dellie Ellis, Louise Erickson and
Judy Strangis Plymouth Volare, and Plymouth Road Runner models and often appeared at Chrysler promotions and auto shows around the country. In 1976, Judy became a pitchwoman for Mattel's Barbie product line. Strangis is the niece of 1940s band leader, comedian, TV star and RCA Victor recording artist Spike Jones and the sister of notable producer and director Sam Strangis ("Batman", "The Brady Bunch", "The Odd Couple", "The Six Million Dollar Man"). Judy was married in 1987. Judy Strangis Judy Ann Strangis (born December 23, 1949) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles in two ABC television series