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That episode just aired on ME-TV this past Saturday. I had forgotten it completely too. All my ringtones are Star Trek quotes. Scottie's last line in Tribbles' is designated to work related contacts.

I too often say "But I was going to make espresso" and of course at the dinner table: "Food good. Drink good." (we don't smoke) "Poo-poo undies" Yeah, what about cartoons or Marx Brothers goldmine o quotes? "Bye bye Screwy, seeya in St Louie!" "Next" (Bugs' closing line in Rabbit Of Seville-similarly said by Mail distributer in STALAG 17) Groucho: "That covers a lot of ground. Say, you cover a lot of ground yourself" I always call a flashlight a "Flesh" like Chicko

No one resembles Dennis Morgan. Not even a photo can capture the nuances of his unique facial features. Amazing I could hate him so much in KITTY FOYLE. Boy, he sure has a big cranium.

Well, you've got to pay to park-

I have these 2 lobby cards ready to frame for MrTiki. I gotta let him have wall space too-at least movie related. He likes true crime/prison movies since his job is law enforcement. It's fun "reflecting" individuality through images you surround yourself with. I started out a commercial artist in Rochester NY, hence my appreciation of good photography and clever advertising layout aspects of movie promos. I own an original very rare sepia toned photo of an early silent movie shot in Providence, RI. It's very faint but it's a couple in furs embracing in front of an old lunch trolley wagon. Providence was the birthplace of "diners" and little documentation exists-same for RI film industry!!

This group has seen most of my movie posters already. I restore & archivally frame old movie posters/lobby cards and have several items in the queue waiting: I really like b&w photography and enjoy publicity shots. Here's my "world of beauty" corner: Yma Sumac, Anna Mae Wong, Josephine Baker, and Louise Brooks. Off the kitchen, the pantry was converted to a bathroom. On one wall is a lobby card from LAST PICTURE SHOW and the other is just framed postcards. The Stanwyck one on top was a renewal reminder for cable, but love the photo! My "George & Gloria" wall next to saucy Ann Margaret- My most coveted Mole Richardson Baby Spots. I also wrap all my electronic cords neatly onto film reels. Someone gave me Smoky as a gift, it's in the framing room. That "pile" is all autographs, (Debbie Reynolds, Joanne Woodward, Mel Tormé) posters, sheet music waiting to be framed. I had this on my wall as a teen for inspiration but have since lost it somewhere in the shuffle: If anyone desires a movie poster/lobby card, feel free to ask. I just had this on ebay for $30. For a TCM message board buddy, I'd back & matt it free.

..and when someone says anything with "bad" in it, like "my bad" my response is always "How bad? Bad, bad, bad, bad" which is a quote from ARIZONA WEREWOLF '96 spoken by Joe Estevez. I use a lot of the same quotes as speedy, including: when navigating: "Turn right here left" also "Turn right on Own-ee Way" (Barney Rubble navigating. Fred realizes "That's ONE WAY!") and "mawwage" during a wedding. Whenever a stranger says something we agree with, we'll chorus "One of us" and sometimes "We accept her" from FREAKS '32 In interviews, if asked stupid question, "How do you know what colors to paint?" I'll answer, "Blue, green, yellow & white" Myrna Loy's quote from MR BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE '48. In 20 years, only one reporter got it. Also, when asked how expensive something is my answer is often "No man can say" from Citizen Kane.

Haha, I wanted to test uploading my own video. This is whiskery Calypso Breeze who I think looks just like Kirk Douglas' horse in LONELY ARE THE BRAVE-rare coloring. So for anyone having trouble posting pix from your own device, it's easy. Under the reply box is a link "choose files". Click on it and it allows you to browse your HD for the picture. Once you do, it creates an "attachment". You are only allowed 3MB of attachments. Once it's full, you have to go into your personal profile, look for your Attachments folder. Then, you must look for the thread where you posted the picture. Once you find your OP, you "edit" it and delete the photo. You've now opened up space in your 3MB Attachments folder to post new ones.

Finally compiled my list of what to catch in November. I'm intrigued by 11/6 IMAGE MAKERS (a new documentary about cinematography?) 11/8 THE BIG PICTURE (don't have high hopes for this Chris Guest movie concerning Hollywood, but want to see it anyway) 11/14 THE TALL TARGET (intriguing plot of protecting Lincoln from assassination) I recommend CLOSELY WATCHED TRAINS '67 on the 4th. Don't remember what it was about, but remember enjoying it. (I have memory issues) Love the moody spirit fantasy WOMAN IN WHITE '48 check it out if you've never seen it. Really like the short & sweet Bette Davis precodes on the 5th. Her spotlight days are the same old chestnuts, but gives you a chance to see any you may have missed. They're all worth watching if only for Davis' typically juicy performances. Also really like the 25th fun grouping of excellent evil prison & hospital crime dramas-good job TCM Programmers!

Haha I blurt that one out too on road trips (as navigator supervisor) I've never seen Robocop, Mad Max or Blade Runner. Am I missing anything more than anger, gore and special effects? From pictures & clips they seem claustrophobic.

We've been on this board too long Tom. I remember that story-and I bet you remember mine! I've seen & heard spirits all my life, starting around the age of 4-5. I'd hear voices in my house like the TV was on or a party going on only to find a dark empty room. As I got older, the voices would become more "personal" calling me by name. I have also felt "ghostly touches" for example feeling someone shove me from behind. These "touches" often happened while standing in front of a mirror-clearly with no one next to me. Sometimes these incidents would happen in front of other people. I was terrified of ghosts, even seeking assistance as a teen from my best friend's Mom who was a "psychic", a woman who actually worked for the po-po on unsolved cases. She told me all about my "spirit guide" & what to expect when contacted. Once in adulthood, I was diagnosed as having a neurological issue (similar to migraines) that when engaged/enflamed causes hallucinations. The most common/worst hallucination was silvery water dumping over my head-a la bucket on a door 3 Stooges style. So in my case at least, the ghost issue is explained.

I agree with everything you said, Rosebette. I'd gladly pay $10/month for TCM on demand as a streaming channel option. Also agree, it may as well be bundled with Backlot-I'd do it. We all complain that TCM broadcasts the "same old", if that's the case, why bother? There's a LOT of movie streaming channels already out there-Paramount, Fox, Sony, etc Let's keep hoping TCM comes around for us with their own TV streaming channel. YouTube has a "web" version and "TV" version. Streaming off the web on your TV presents all sorts of extra issues, it's set up for curser/keyboard-typing on a TV remote is difficult for (ahem) many seniors. Cut your cable for "local & PBS" and just get an antenna. $50 and you get lots of over-the-air channels, including some old sitcom & movie time waster channels.

I tour lots of asylums, prisons & cemeteries and there are always groups in attendance just itching to see ghosts. I think people make things up in their heads because they WANT to see things. Have reality TV ghost hunting shows fueled this new desire for ghost sightings? What's next? Leprechaun sighting tours in Ireland? You'd probably have the same chances of seeing Nessie in Scotland as you do of Marilyn's ghost.

Eh, but she'd be headless, wouldn't she? 👻

"A disembodied voice would sigh (Clifton) Webb’s catchphrase, "Well, well." Webb’s mother, Maybell, seems to have haunted the house, too, and her shadow was often seen in certain rooms." Naw, that was just Clifton in a dress. "Oscar-winning costume designer Edith Head has been seen sewing away in her workshop at Paramount Studios." Everyone knows, Edith didn't sew, her assistants did all the sewing. This book sounds like a lot of personal comments without any facts.

OMG! They're going to cuddle us to death!

Ugh I'm sorry to say I do the same as Eric. Last night I pulled out my DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL DVD to watch half then and half tonight-to be interrupted by trick-or-treaters. It has been several years, if not a decade since I've watched this. Michael Rennie is perfect as the cold, smug alien. Gort is pretty scary, especially now in the era of Alexa/Siri whom he behaves similarly. Good thing they programmed Gort to only take commands from Klatuu or every kid & parrot in the crows would have him opening the spaceship door or break dancing. Day The Earth Stood Still is a higher echelon than all other "space alien" films. It's very well acted, and it's a stellar production- the script is beautifully written with an intense story arc. The photography is remarkable, beautiful & moody when it needs to be. The physical special effects are excellent, perfectly believable and eerie. But of course, it's the music that really sets the tone- moody, spooky and monumental. I listen to the CD soundtrack all the time. Some production pics for your viewing pleasure: Wonder how much of the spaceship they actually built?

🙋🏾‍♀️ I am one of those women. Hey, I work hard & play hard, tough cookie. There aren't many men who can keep up with me. Those three guys could & would make it fun. Their affable personalities are part of their appeal. Gable is one of those kind of guys too with added bonus of cute face (horrible physique tho) and really sexy voice.

I finally watched FEMALE '33 starring the much talked about Ruth Chatterton "in glorious black & white": It was the only disk from the library's Forbidden Hollywood that I do not own. I didn't like it enough to dupe it. Ruth Chatterton completely owns this movie, and while I like her - she's beautiful, smart, engaging, I can see why she was never as big a star as say Stanwyck or Blondell. Chatterton has a snobby sounding accented voice, emotionally keeping us at arm's length. This is only the second movie I've seen her in (Dodsworth) and she's played similar roles where her accent "works"for the character, but is off putting. Chatterton plays the head of a car manufacturer whose boardroom window looks out on belching smokestacks. She has decided to "live life as a man" concentrating on her job & just amusing herself with boy toys. (Mmmm, what's wrong with that?) I like how everything is kept PG, this movie would be titillating for teens. As "progressive" as it tries for 1933, we get the sap ending. At least George Brent was kind of handsome in this one. I was not distracted by his caboose. I noticed the exteriors were Frank Lloyd Wright "Ennis" House (the same used in House On Haunted Hill) and this time we see the unique pool design. I also noticed familiar background songs from the same year's hit FOOTLIGHT PARADE like Shanghai Lil used in odd ways, like a guy playing a pipe organ on the wall! A "short & sweet" as discussed in another thread, FEMALE was enjoyable, but not worth revisiting.

Agreed. But I have to say, I rewatched it again for some reason and I liked it much better. For some reason I think Lucy's character redeems herself at the very end, she has a change of heart? Or was it my imagination? Also agree, my favorites of Lucy's film work is A GIRL, A GUY & A GOB, LURED and DANCE GIRL DANCE which I love for Maureen O'Hara's role too. One movie Lucy is the comedic relief (I think 1945's WITHOUT LOVE) and all I remember about her performance is her voice and carrying a huge envelope purse prop throughout. Lucy's voice talent often goes unnoticed. If you listen to MY FAVORITE HUSBAND radio shows, you "hear" the now familiar Lucy Ricardo lighthearted personality come through her voice.

TomJH mentions the great performances, I'd like to mention the musical contribution. I thought the musical choices enhanced the story - upbeat, sometimes kitchy and evocative of the era. As a theremin player, ANYTIME I hear theremin (or musical saw) used on a film soundtrack it makes me happy. Also, like the "look" of the movie-great photography.

You certainly have that correct. I was amazed Gen X-er MrTiki paid $180/month cable bill just to get HBO & TCM bundled into his "service". When I first introduced him to streaming, he found it frustrating and confusing and just wanted everything to "appear" by scrolling through the channels. He's finally got the hang of it. But I can see how elderly people just aren't going to be able to change, especially those who only know "up/down" channels on the remote. Same rodeo, different horse. Monopolies are illegal, yet they've been holding the public hostage for years by being the only game in town. Satellite is truly the only competitor cable has within the same geographic areas. It's just another way our government has failed us. Obviously, the cable companies have deep pockets (of our money) to pay off politicians & whatever fines they receive to continue operating their monopolies.

This is cable TV's modus operandi. I had hoped streaming would bring an end to mistreatment of customers, but no, they just shifted. Isn't that big hearted of them? Not having to pay more to receive less "service"! (sarcasm) Yup. It's the same game. Two years ago I bent over and signed up for Wi-Fi (prompted by the internet upgrades, I may add) When Slime Warner sold to Rectrum, there was a mandatory condition they provide "low income wi-fi" to those on Medicaid. A lower speed, but low cost. Works fine. I said to the salesman, "You realize I'm on a fixed income. I can't pay charges that inch up a few dollars every 6-12 months" and was ASSURED the gov't regulation prevented that from happening. Yup. My bill just went up $5/month. The actual cost is customers surrendering personal data for the "Mining Co."

Well I am very saddened, I was a big fan of Robert Evans. I found his story fascinating, from his earliest film roles in The Sun Also Rises & Man of A Thousand Faces to his forming the Evan-Picone fashion line (I still have vintage 60's Evan-Picone garments, including a gorgeous pair of signature wool slacks!) to his movie productions for Paramount. Every time I watch Rosemary's Baby or Harold & Maude, I thank Robert Evans. I was given a copy of The Kid Stays In The Picture when it was released and keep it in my "movie mogul" section next to The Brothers Warner & Moguls & Movie Stars. I recommend "Kid" to every classic movie fan, the only flaw is the annoyingly loud soundtrack. Rest In Peace Rob, your life was anything but peaceful.

“TCM is a brand, not just a TV network,” says Jennifer Dorian, exec VP and general manager of TCM. Funny coincidence that her name is the same as AMC's original host. Mankiewicz says. “I’ve had discussions with some of the biggest artists in this business, who tell me that the channel is always on somewhere in their house.” Heh, so apparently, I live like a movie star.