he earned his first oscar nomination with judy garland. >> took on more serious roles and in 1980 became a born again christian. he merged as an activist against elder abuse testifying before a senate subcommittee. he shared his private pain publically about people taking advantage of his age and making decisions about his life. he won control again over his own life and took it all in grace and humor. >> when i was younger, steve, i used to have waves in my hair. now there's nothing but beach. >> he lived most of his life in the hollywood spotlight. he won two oscars an emmy and other awards. his secret of success? >> you just have to have the power to express your individuality. if you stop and realize it, there's never going to be, never will be another you. >> so right about that. there will never be another mickey rooney. he leaves behind an 8th wife and family. i got to meet him on the 700 club just a delightful man. >> same as the person he appeared to be? >> definitely so. >> to another fox news alert for you this morning. it is the most promising week in the search for flight 37

young andy found love with judy garland. >> you're the most terrific. the most marvelous, most sensational girl who ever lived. >> reporter: and young mickey found stardom. in 1939, he was the biggest box office draw in the country. there were a string of hits. boys town and babes in arms. ♪ in 1944, he starred with elizabeth taylor in "national velvet." >> velvet, you'll be disqualified at the end when they find out you're a girl. >> reporter: it was hollywood's golden age. and the best of times for rooney. but world war ii intruded. he was drafted and when he returned all grown-up, his career took a downturn, his movies flopped and so did seven marriages. including one to ava gardner. rooney found happiness with his eighth wife, jan chamberlain. and he found success on screen again, in films like "the black stallion." >> sure, he's fast. all right. sure, he's fast. he hasn't got any papers. fast or not, i don't think they'd ever let him run. >> reporter: rooney won an emmy for his role in the tv movie "bill." in 1983, the academy gave him an honorary

and in multiple films with judy garland. rooney has been nominated for four academy awards.and won two honorary oscars. including a lifetime achievement award in 19-83. if you commute to and from the north bay. then you're just a matter of hours from paying an extra dollar to cross the golden gate bridge. the new seven- dollar fee goes into effect tomorrow. kron 4's j.r. stone has the story. there's nothing like driving, expecting an. the $6 at snatchings 27. to get to th southernmost coast portion of the bridge will cost $7. round trip of all costs around 10 to $13. the cheapest option will be carpal the more options see kron4.com now for an update on the corruption case surrounding leland yee and over 2 dozen other people. most of the defendants in the case are scheduled to be arraigned on tuesday. the suspended state senator, raymond "shrimp boy" chow and twenty-seven others were indicted friday. the charges include public corruption, gun and drug traficking and a murder-for-hire plot. yee was separately charged with sche

special oscars in the movies best age of ten and became a huge box office he was in musicals with judy garland. he also was with elizabeth taylor in "national velvet." >> memorial in our business are the luckiest in the world, making believe, still being children, saying, you be the bad guy, i'll be the good guy. >> he was many for failed marriages, including ava gardner, the first of eight wives. he was 93. >>> if you are planning your week, hope that includes sunscreen? >> you will need it across the state with high pressure and lack of clouds and the soaring temperatures. we are going to hit 58 in eureka and 81 in chico and nearly 90 in fresno and 93 in palm springs and 80 in san diego and 88 in los angeles and 64 in lake tahoe and average high is 52. we are in the mid-60's each day and possibly upper 60's on sunday. no snow in the forecast. leyla gulen? >> we have a new accident involving a spinout which is on the shoulder. this is southbound along highway 242 south of highway 4 so it is over to the shoulder and it will not be slowing things down. traffic is moving well headed. at walnut c

. >> rooney and a young judy garland land forged one of the most popular on screen partnerships in history begin with the musical babes in arms. he starred with elizabeth taylor in national velvet. >> you'll be disqualified in the end when they find out you're a girl. you'll have to forfeit the prize money and they'll send you to prison for fraud. if there's trouble tell them it was my idea and i made you do it. >> he was considered hollywood's most eligible bachelor when he eloped with ava gardner. it was the first of eight marriages that produced twelve children. the only thing i regret about my life is the alamoni. i've been on my back and busted and broke. and there were stories about mickey rooney having lost millions of dollars. his box office power wayneed by he never lost fighting spirit. struggling back to star in the hit broadway musical sugar baby. >> bring him in and turn him around. >> his role as a horse trainer in the black stallion won him another oscar nomination. he won an honorary academy award. a tribute to the pint sized man who was a giant in the entertainment world.

he played opposite judy garland. his career spanned more than 80 years from silent comedies to tv and broadway. ron knee started his career while still a toddler. he was also married eight times. people are now leaving flowers on mickey rooney's star on the hollywood walk of fame. he has four of them. >>> ukrainian security forces are are trying to keep control of several major cities in the eastern port of the country. pro russian demonstrators are storming clashing with ukrainian police. there are reports that gunmen have taken over government facilities. thousands of russian troops are currently stationed along the border with ukraine. >> time is 4:55. and a bench clearing brawl broke out at a charity hockey game between new york city police and firefighters. the fight started in the second period yesterday when the score was tied at three. the brawl led to a 25 minute delay as sticks and gloves were picked up and players were ejected. nypd went on to win. neither department is is commenting on the brawl. >>> comi

material ranged from shakespeare to the modern-day muppets, and played alongside elizabeth taylor and judy garland, his co-star in three films. in so many interviews, he wore his heart on his sleeve and spoke the truth about hollywood and ageing, and late in life he enjoyed wearing his world war ii medals on his chest, including a bronze star for entertaining the troops in combat zones. he was nominated for an oscar four times, but the role that brought him an emmy and a golden globe came late in life when he played a man named bill who spent 46 years in a mental hospital. >> applause no one gets tired of. we all like to take a bow in life. ♪ i wish i were in love again >> reporter: he was remembered today as impish and ir repressable. he was a man who always found work because it all went back to putting on a show. >> the indelible and durable mickey rooney was 93 years old. that is our broadcast on a monday night as we start off this new week. thank you for being here with us, as always. i'm brian williams. we hope to see you right back here tomorrow evening. good night. >>> nbc bay area news st

the 5'3" actor became famous in the andy hardy series in the 1930s and musicals with judy garland. the young star received an academy award at the age of 19 for his role in "boys town." although his popularity declined after world war ii, he never stopped acting. he was nominated four more times and received an honorary oscar in 1983 for his versatility in 50 years of film. >> it is always a thrill to be on stage. the ham bone in me just doesn't exist unless i'm on the stage. that's where i live because my family is the audience. >> reporter: his off screen life sometimes overshadowed his career. he was married eight times, including to actress ava gardner. in his later years, he spoke out against age bias in hollywood. he remained active, writing, producing, and acting until the end. bruce hall, nbc news. >>> bill karins, we were watching that package, i loved his gumption. 5'2", strong as all can be. >> he said he felt he was like 6'6 ". >> if not 7 feet. >> what a life. good morning, everyone. down in alabama this morning, they have been dealing with a really rough weather condi

the 5'3" actor became famous in the andy hardy series in 1930s and in musical with judy garland. the young star received an academy award at the age of 19 for his role in boystown. although his popularity declined after world war ii he never stopped acting. he was nominated four more times and received an honorary oscar for versatility in thrill. >> it's always a thrill to be on stage. the ham bone in me doesn't exist unless i'm on the stage. that's where i live because my family is the audience. >> reporter: his off screen life overshadowed his career. he was married 8 times including to ava gardener. in his later years he spoke out against age bias in hollywood but he remained writing, producing, and acting until the end. nbc news. >>> now we turn to sports with richard lui. >> love mickey rooney. just over 5 feet tall but big heart that guy. good morning. it was destruction in the lead up to the ncaa women's basketball finals. notre dame dominating maryland here. it's their third time in four years they outrebounded maryland 50-21. >>> unbeaten uconn destroyed stanfo stanford

. >> and judy garland. such a relationship it for "wa too early." with a hopeful optimistic mess agmessa hopefully to get people to know it's not just idle words, can one do it joyfully without tied to all the convention of the politics of the hearing now. we need to elect candidates that have a vision that is bigger an broader and candidates that are organized around winning the election. not making a point. winning the election should be what we're about. winning allows the big

his all-american obsession was a all-american girl next door, judy garland.nt on to star in other musicals as well. call it chemistry, call it music magic. together they were unstoppable. ♪ we danced the whole night through good morning, good morning, good morning to you ♪ ♪ one, two, three, four one, two, three, four ♪ >> reporter: rooney did drama too. his first role was as a troubled youngster to priest spencer tracey in "boys town." he also played opposite elizabeth taylor in "national vette velvet" and with anthony quinn. and in "breakfast at tiffany's" he played a japanese man, politically incorrect by today's standard. he turned down the role of the politically incorrect archie bunk never the tv show "all in the family." when others were ready to write him off, he teamed with dancer ann miller in "sugar baby." >> what are you doing? >> i'm supposed to look at the case. >> reporter: an old-fashioned burlesque review that ran for years on broadway and on tour. at the same time, he earned an emmy for his role as the mentally challenged man in the 1981 fil

young andy found love with judy garland, and young mickey found stardom. in 1939 he was the biggest box office draw in the country. there were a string of hits, "boys towns" and "babes in arms." ♪ good morning good morning to you ♪ >> reporter: in 1944 he starred with elizabeth taylor in "national velvet." >> velvet, you'll be disqualified at the end when they find out you're a girl. >> reporter: it was hollywood's golden age and the best of times for rooney, but world war ii intruded. he was drafted, and when he returned all grown up, his career took a downturn. his movies flopped. rooney finally found happiness with his eighth wife, jan chamberlain, and he found success on screen again in films like "the black stallion." >> he's fast, all right. >> reporter: rooney won an emmy for his role in the tv movie "bill." >> hey, bill. >> reporter: in 1983 the academy gave him an honorary oscar for lifetime achievement. when asked how he wanted to be remembered? >> i said just two words, "i tried." >> reporter: linsey davis, abc news. >> reaction of mickey rooney

or as a song-and-dance man opposite judy garland, no less. he made $12 million before he was 40. but lost it, through gambling, addiction and serial divorce. married eight times, once to a woman he had known barely a week. at the 1982 academy awards, he held himself up as a cautionary tale to his fellow actors. >> when i was 19 years old, i was the number one star of the world for two years. when i was 40, nobody wanted me. >> reporter: he kept acting well into his 90s. one of his last great roles, "the black stallion." as an old man chasing the dreams of his youth. a role that might be best epitomize his epitaph. >> i tried. >> reporter: mickey rooney was 93. david wright, abc news. hollywood. >>> still ahead. our real money team is back with something we don't do every month when it comes to paying our bills. it's costing money. tonight what to look for in this month's bill that could save you hundreds of dollars when we're back in two minutes. man: i know the name of eight princesses. i'm on expert on softball. and tea parties. i'll have more awkward conversations than i'm equ

was a very humble and went on to fame in the andy hardy movies and alongside knew the legend of judy garland. germany was still racking up film and tv credits in recent years including playing a grumpy garden smash comedy night at an easy habit to free all i said don't retire in five some good words to live by what you can thank an ancient monument house the eye welcome back to this special edition of talking new oakland has been kept between the twenty seconds in the twenty fifth of may over three hundred and fifty million eu citizens will be able to buy it in the european elections electing seven hundred and fifty want any peace. all members of the european parliament. one thing ish all the economic crisis has seized the lead and hdd michel the european union. in many many decisions europeans are expected to remain at home or endorse anti eu parties. let me introduce you to my guests here of course i guess i'll start with you i can feel unwelcome new rule warrior and international spokesperson for the seat of goldstein. the french equivalent of seeing benjamin easier apology to the left al

bill: remembering the actor, mickey rooney and his amazing career from musicals with judy garland tooadway and beyond. ♪ t word. (little girl) no! saw her first day of school. (little girl) bye bye! made a best friend forever. the back seat of my subaru is where she grew up. what? (announcer) the 2015 subaru forester (girl) what? (announcer) built to be there for your family. love. it's what makes a subaru, a subaru. bill: chaos in the streets of california when a spring break party turns violent. it is the annual deltop independent a celebration near santa barbara. it turned into a riot. authorities say college students tore down stop signs. set mattresses on fire in the streets. threw bricks and bottles at police cars. the officers responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. firefighters told them to leave the area for their own safety. 56 arrested. 30 were taken to the hospital with injuries. martha: all right. today the boston public library is opening an exhibit memorializing the boss tan marathon bombing. it is showcasing items such as notes and running shoes that were left at

judy garland, elizabeth taylor, america's favorite boy actor turned into america's favorite grandpa. >> called the greatest actor of all of them. >> a beloved man. >> on that rather depressing note, we have john david and andrew ferris. >> very depressing. >> andrew, the legacy of congress party not so great here. we have 10 years of the congress party. they probably are not going to make it. >> what i am really waiting is the bjp bringing out the electoral proposals today as we talk. >> are they actually voting today? >> yes, they are voting today. the rumors are that it will be a lot of infrastructure, a complete review. i am really keeping my fingers crossed. >> from an investment perspective, don't get involved. wait until it is all over with and the dust settles. >> yes, exactly. even if they come with a really good electoral set of proposals -- it is very important for india. if that is the kid, in other words come infrastructure and subsidies and the opening up the economy is on the top of the agenda, that is fantastic. the other thing is whether they will have a workable coal

the man famous for all his films with judy garland and playing andy hardy and playing in the muppetst at the museum." his career spanning nearly 90 years. >> you are the most terrific. >> reporter: eternally effervescent. nine decades in show business. 5'3" mickey rooney made the '40s and '30s his own golden age. >> people in our business are the luckiest people in the world. >> reporter: born joseph yule jr., he was a child of va vaudvillens and started on the stage at 17 months. >> it all came very natural to be an actor or an actress is, quote/unquote, to be natural. >> reporter: his big break came at 17 when he was cast as young andy hardy. >> ain't i something? >> andy, you're beautiful. ♪ so let us -- >> reporter: he teamed up with a young judy garland for a host of bouncy cheerful musicals that became classics. ♪ i am a yankee doodle boy >> reporter: he would also act with elizabeth taylor in "national velvet." >> you'll be disqualified at the end when they find out you're a girl. >> reporter: he retained his perpetually boyish appeal throughout his career's ups and downs, inc

he was most famous as a teenager as an actor starring in several musicals with a very young judy garland. at 19, he was the world's biggest box office star. he later said, when i was 40, nobody wanted my. i couldn't even get a job. he managed to come back on broadway and earn nominations in his later years. he was 93 years old. >>> a new dmv office is about to open in the south bay. still ahead, why only a select group of people will be allowed inside. >>> plus the latest report card air travel, about an airline here in the bay area. >>> and a warm evening, still 70s and low 80s in the area. and we'll be approaching 90. a look at the summer-like forecast straight ahead. >>> take a good look. can you identify this man? san francisco police say he assaulted an employee at the jailhouse deli. the cashier refused to sell him cigarettes after asking for id. he punched the cashier in the face. >>> virgin airlines is flying high. it is ranked number one in the country, followed by jet blue and i willi hawaiien airlines. passengers have simply lowered their expectations and standards. >> i think

he played opposite judy garland. his career spanned more than 80 years. he started his career in his parents act while still a toddler and broke into the movies before the age of 10. >>> time is 6:57. it was a bench clearing brawl that broke out at a charity hockey game. sticks and gloves were picked up players were kicked out of the game. the nypd went on to win 8-5. neither department are commenting about that brawl. that is the way you do it. unusual finish for the men's winner this year. chris maco crossed the finish line 70 minutes into the race. 11,000 people were out there running in this year's run. and then there was this. a marriage proposal at the end of this. >>> coming up next on mornings on 2, it was a rude awakening for some owners of smart cars this morning. someone went over flipping over the cars. we will here from one man who say he witnessed the vandalism. >>> urgent search for a bay area woman last seen paying to park her car. she never came back to. ♪ ♪ get 5% cash back at lowe's this quarter so you can score more cash. activate your

among many memorable roles he played opposite judy garland in this movie babes and arms.back in 1939. his career spanned from silent comedies to tv to broadway theater. mickey rooney started his career in his parents act. he was still a baby. he broke into the movies before he was ten years old. he won two special academy awards for his movie achievements. and he was also married eight times. >>> people are leaving flowers on mickey rooney's stars on the hollywood walk of fame. he has four for radio, television, movies, and live performances. >>> crew crane january -- ukrainian security forces are trying to keep control. pro russian demonstrators are clashing with ukrainian police. there are reports that gunmen have taken over -- thousands of russian troops are currently stationed along the border with ukraine. >>> time is 5:57. a bench clearing brawl broke out at a charity hockey game between new york city police officers and firefighters. did you look at this? this started in the second period of the hockey game. the score was tied at three. this big fight led to a 25 m

in which he and judy garland.s talked at the box office outdrawing shirley temple. >>: run it was a millionaire and his teens but suffered financial instability of his life. he was married in his 20s to aver 80 gardner but it didn't last three he would eventually marry eight times. he was a much honored man for historic. he was nominated for four academy awards including one for the black stallion. in 1987 he was given an honorary oscar. roadie married eight live to the chamber 13 at the start antara together in their own one-man 11 wife show. he stayed busy well into his 80s with small roles and a handful of movies. including light of this museum. but his later years for also marked with sadness. >>: for years i suffered silently agreed in 2011 >>: the love of his wife a constant all of his wife was always his work. >>: i heard this business loves to love itself and remember the people opened the doors. for all these youngsters and these people today. michele turner's cnn hollywood. @?a minaki is charged with fel

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mickey rooney and judy garland. ♪ good morning ♪ it's a lovely morning ♪ good morning ♪ a wonderful daynced the whole night through ♪ ♪ good morning, good morning ♪ i said good morning ♪ see the sun is shining ♪ good morning ♪ hear the birdies sing ♪ it's great to stay up late ♪ good morning, good morning >> when it was babes in arms or "strike up the band," the theme was can do. we can put on our own show. the cause was always urgent, vital, do or die, to raise money for their out of work parents, to raise money for a high school band contest, to send orphans on an excursion to their country, to save a college. >> our folks think we're babes in arms, huh? i'm going to write a show for us and put it on right here in shreveport. >> the message to america, trust the kids to solve this one, they'll pull it off for sure. mickey rooney, who died on sunday, was the country's top box office attraction in 1939. he beat out spencer tracy for that spot in 1940, clark gable in 1941. it was never as great for him again, maybe never so great for a country, still staggering from the great depression,

. >> i love seeing all the footage with him and judy garland.hat was an era all his own. >> he is bigger than tom cruise and brad pitt. temperatures today pretty mild out there to kick off the day. then down right warm. if you didn't have to use your ac yesterday, you might just have to today. taking a live look at san jose. no fog to show you this morning. in fact, looking pretty good. the coast is clear, as well, as your inland valley. temperatures mostly in the 50s right now and pretty mild out there. we'll end up in the mid-80s close to 90 degrees. in other words, 10 to 15 degrees above average before the day is done, but nice, clear start that's a wellsome sight for a monday. same for san francisco as we get out towards that bay bridge. nice, clear, no fog to report and that means temperatures are going to soar in the city by the bay today, 75 degrees. in san francisco 83 along the peninsula and 84 degrees today in the south bay. very warm conditions and even warmer as we head through tomorrow. 83 for the north bay and east bay at 79 degree

ran almost 20 years and often shared the screen with hollywood's biggest leading laid days from judy garland to elizabeth taylor in "national velvet". >> no, by knowing that i can win and telling him so. >> mickey rooney won golden globes and emmys and honorary academy award. married eight times and made and lost millions. he said he was a victim of elder abuse in 2011. >> i've been abused financially, medically, my wife and i have hungered for food at our house. >> today mickey rooney is remembered for a lifetime of putting on a show. >> i've got an idea, folks think we're babes in arm. we'll show them. i'm going to write a show and put it on right here in seaport. you got the bargain kind? you would need like a bunch of those to clean this mess. [ kc ] you're probably right. hi, cascade kitchen counselor. 1 pac of cascade complete cleans tough food better than 6 pacs of the bargain brand combined. cascade. beyond clean and shine. every time. than 6 pacs of the bargain brand combined. ♪ i ♪ and i got the tools ira ♪ to do it my way ♪ i got a lock on equities ♪ that's why i'm type e ♪ ♪ that

." >> brown: he sang and danced alongside judy garland in their "let's put on a show" musicals, including the 1941, "babes on broadway." >> i am a yankee doodle dandy. and appeared with elizabeth taylor in "national velvet." >> you'll be disqualified at the end if they find out you're a girl. >> brown: after serving in the army during world war two, his life became one of professional and personal ups and downs, he married eight times and lost his fortune to gambling, lavish spending and bad business decisions. but the irrepressible performer kept popping up in one comeback after another. he showed his comedic talents in the 1963 hit "it's a mad, mad, mad, mad world." >> hello down on the ground this is us up in the air. and listen we're in this fellow's plane, see. and he knocked himself out because he drank a whole case of bourbon and he fell down and he hit his head. and what do we do? >> the switch! let go of the switch! >> if you can give us your position. who's flying the plane? >> what do you mean, who's flying the plane? nobody's flying the plane! >> brown: for his supporting role

he became famous in the 1930's in the andy hardy series and in musical with judy garland.ceived an academy awart at 19 for his role in boys town. although his popularity declined after world war ii, he never stopped acting. he was nominated four more times and received an honorary oscar for his versatility in 50 years of film. his off screen life sometimes overshadowed his career. he was married eight times including to act stress ava gardner. his fifth wife was murdered by another actor. through most of his adult life, rooney had financial problems but per severed overcoming financial difficulties and out living most of his wires and contemporaries. >> oh, it's always a thrill to be on stage. the hopple bone in me just doesn't exist unless i'm on the stage. that's where i live because my family is the audience. >> he spoke out against age bias in hollywood, but remained active, writing, producing and acting until the end. >> stephanie sy, aljazeera. >> the role he turned down that of archy bunker. another look at the life and legacy of mickey rooney. there's more news str

he played along big names, judy garland in "babes in arms" q earning his first oscar nomination. ♪ >>ed by a stalled career, drug and gambling addictions. earned $12 million before he was 40 and he spent more and was forced to file for bankruptcy. he also married eight times throughout his life. one of his wives, ava gardner. in 1980, he took a stronger commitment to his faith, becoming a born again christian. in 2011, he emerged as an activist. you may remember this against elder abuse. he shared his private pain publicly about people taking advantage of his age, in making decisions about his life. he ultimately won control again over his own life and he took it all in grace and humor. >> when i was younger, i used to have waves in my hair. really. i used to have waves in my hair. now there is nothing but beak. >> he lived most of his life in the hollywood spotlight, more than 200 feature films, two oscars and emmy and other awards. and the secret of all of his success? >> just have to have the power to express your individuality because if you stop and realize it, there is never goi

he played andy hardy, his first obsession was an all-american girl next door judy garland. call it chemistry or movie magic, together they were unstoppable. ♪ >> reporter: rooney did drama, too. his first serious role was the troubled youngster to spencer tracy's patient priest in "boys town." he also played opposite elizabeth taylor in "national velvet." but his life was a roller coaster. rooney owed millions to the irs and came back battled the bolt and found religion. >> the minute you find out that not everybody is going to like you, you're way ahead of the game. do your bless and do your best. >> reporter: from his childhood, applause meant approval and rooney worked for it until the very end. >> we are gathered together. should know this by heart. >> reporter: 5'3" of star power. for "cbs this morning," bill whitaker new york. >>> this morning, a 1-year-old and the family is safely in the u.s. the girl got sick and the boat broke down john blackstone is in san diego where the family will arrive later this morning. >> reporter: the family of four is still aboard the us

he was often paired with close friend judy garland.a punch line for comedians. rooney won two honorary oscars and an enemy. he was 93 years old. >>> a wannabe sports mascot lost his cool this weekend. it was all caught on camera. billy cub was hanging out in a chicago bar when some joker came up behind him and removed his giant head. billy then answered with a hard right paw to the chin. other patrons broke up the brawl, giving billy a chance to retrieve his head and to stalk out. the chicago cubs point out that billy is strictly self-appointed and has never been affiliated with the team. that will teach him. >>> let's get a check of the weather once again with al. >> all righty, thanks so much, natalie. got all these nice folks hanging out here. hanging out with dad. where are you guys from? >> chicago. >> you're going to warm up later this week. awfully nice. let's check it out. show you what we've got going on. down to the southeast, it is raining like crazy. take a look at new orleans right now. they've got flooding going on. downt

he was the all american teenager paired with judy garland and top quality musicals such as "babes in and "girl crazy" and he starred in hardy family film series playing the role of an ohio teenage he were. in 1939 he won a special academy award for bringing the spirit and personification of youth and setting a high standard of ability and achievement and his fame continued on television, too. in 1957, rooney received an emmy award nomination for his captivating role in "the comedian." he also won an emmy in 1981 for outstanding lead actor in a limited series and in all, he appeared in about 250 films and tv programs, although he stayed busy, he had his share of challenges. for starters he was just over five feet tall which limited him in his film roles. off screen he had his fair share of struggles as well, gambling, drug addictions and eight marriages later he struggled with death. a victim also of elder abuse. in 2011, rooney testified before congress on discrimination against the aged and fought his stepson in court to regain control of his own estate. according to the associated

what followed was his first oscar nomination for the feature "babes in arms" in which he and judy garland promised to put on a show. >> i'm going to put on a show. >> reporter: rooney was married to ava gardner but didn't last. he would eventually marry eight times. rooney was nominated for four academy awards one concluding one for "the black stallion." in 19 yes, rooney was given an honorary oscar for contribution to film. rooney married jane chamberlain in 1978. they toured in a show. ♪ i can't give you anything but love" he. >> reporter: in a handful of movies including "night of the museum" in 2006. the life of his life, the constant of all of his life was always his work. >> -- and remembers the people who opened the doors for all these youngsters and people today. >> reporter: nischelle turner, cnn, hollywood. >> nine decades of a career. eight wives. hopeless romantic. >> i don't retire, i inspire. >> i know what a life. >> and so many generations being able to enjoy his work and will continue to from here on out. >> yeah. >> for sure. long career. long life. wonderful man. >>> co

. >> and judy garland. such a relationship it for "wa too early." "morning joe" starts now. ♪ >>> in a candidate run with a hopeful optimistic mess agmessa hopefully to get people to know it's not just idle words, can one do it joyfully without tied to all the convention of the politics of the hearing now. we need to elect candidates that have a vision that is bigger an broader and candidates that are organized around winning the election. not making a point. winning the election should be what we're about. winning allows the big things to get solved. >> that makes sense. good morning, everyone. happy monday. it is april 7th. the u.s. ambassador to sweden's birthday today. happy birthday, mark. with us on set we have mark barnacle. hi, mike. the president on council of foreign relation. richard n.haass. his book now out in paperback. and from washington "new york times" reporter jeremy peters. hello, jeremy. >> good morning. >> all good, joe? >> all good. tonight a big night tonight, man. >> what's the big night? >> should i turn to willie for this?

element of meeting somebody new that you are really excited about when did you decide he like judy garland and mickey rooney let's do a show together kind of yeah same way because we knew we wanted to do something and that was the that felt like the most natural and fun thing to do so that's a good analogy but you go busy you got us in the you got a big how did you guys from time to do wars we made time i mean we made it a priority and it remains like that we have to carve out you know five or six my. out of the year we look forward to it because we don't do it the whole year are you from portland seattle seattle you from new york's long island why did you pick portland while she she currently lives in portland then momi met she was living in portland so why do you think portland is the show that seem like they are not like the natural framework every video we did every sketch that we did really really needed the whole framework of portland varies where you get to be are it really really did and we just found ourselves depending on the city to shoot these these pieces and then after a whil

judy garland, fred astaire, one of the best movies made in their careers.ng up. i re-watched the couple of scenes yesterday with my mother. highly recommend that movie. that's number one on the list. >> number two on your list, kevin? >> a classic, ben hern, classical masterpiece solding up today. that scene took over five weeks to film for a nine-minute scene in the movie. won 11 academy awards including best picture. highly recommend that movie, "ben-hur." and it's based on a book by ben wallace. highly recommend to read the book as well. >> kevin, still in the theaters is "son of god," which is mark burnett and roma downey, that's still out right now. >> phenomenal film. beautiful photography. great music. a huge and great movie. everyone should see it. great for the entire family. by the way, this was a great weekend for faith-based movies. "god's not dead" top ten. "heaven is for real" making a ton of movie. great talk sesz for faith-based movies. >> i got a tweet of one of the producers that was ecstatic talking about how well it's done. >> it did hug