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Definitely, Jacks! But that proves my back door theory about a film that has absolutely no trivia added on IMDB. King, the trailer is a total hoot! Mr. Sixes, Bronxie's hilarious synopsis is further back in the thread somewhere, but definitely worth the search!

Kyle, wonderful to see you posting here. I'd definitely enjoy a screening of *Stagecoach!* I've actually been to Lordsburg! Filmlover, I enjoy your list and ideas. Maybe it is time for Jack Nicholson and Peter Fonda to introduce *Easy Rider* to the TCMFF2013 crowd!

h2. A Note from Robert Osborne to his fans If you've noticed some slight changes around TCM lately, let me explain. It has to do with something I became aware of for the first time last year: the word "vacation." Lovely word. And there's a reason it hadn't been a part of my vocabulary earlier during the past 18 years at Turner. Ever since I started doing movie intros for TCM back in April of 1994, taking a bona fide vacation never seemed necessary. My primary responsibility at the channel was hosting four prime time movies per night, seven nights a week--a pure pleasure for me. Easy to do, too, since during TCM's first few years in existence, we had a taping structure that allowed me get the required work done and be able to take a month's hiatus every year, without interrupting the flow of my being on air. However, the more popular the channel has become, the more there has been to do. First, we added the Private Screenings series. Then, the Guest Programmer franchise. Then extras such as co-hosting specials with people like Priscilla Presley about Elvis, Stephen Bogart about his dad, Robert Morse about composer Frank Loesser and myriad others. Then we began our once a year Race in Hollywood series, and added promotional screenings in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Cleveland, Seattle, Atlanta and elsewhere around the country. I started making "Movie Night" appearances with Symphony Orchestras in Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, at the Hollywood Bowl in California, Tanglewood (with John Williams) in Lenox, Massachusetts, Wolf Trap near Washington D.C. and other venues. Added into all that came two particular biggies--both enormously fun but also events that require extra time and focus: our yearly TCM Classic Film Festival and the TCM Classic Cruise. You see where this is going. I thoroughly enjoy it all, and having the chance to interact with TCM watchers, but the slate has become so full there's been less and less time to catch a breath. (Those month-long hiatus periods we used to have in the early days went bye-bye long ago.) That's why in 2011, for the first time in 18 years, I took a bona fide vacation; I did again this September. (And, by the way, I really appreciate the letters and emails to our website that you noticed I was briefly missing in action.) But--from here on--I'm going to be following a new schedule on the channel, one which will give me a chance to occasionally sleep and stay as healthy as possible while also participating in many of those Turner Classic Movies adventures like our TCM Classic Cruise this coming January, the TCM Classic Film Festival the following April and other activities as well. (Mixing into all this, I've also taken on another job: updating my history of the Oscars for the Academy in Hollywood, a book which will be published next year by the Academy and Abbeyville Press, "85 Years of the Oscar.") So now the plan is this: I'll still be hosting prime time movies six nights a week, every Monday thru Thursday, but taking Friday nights off. Ben Mankiewicz will initially step in, until, in early 2013, there will be a series of guest movie experts presenting special Friday night screenings. Every Saturday night, I'll continue hosting The Essentials with Drew Barrymore, at 8 pm Eastern (Drew is joining me throughout the 2013-14 season as well). Each Sunday night, I'll be at my regular spot hosting the movies at 8 pm and 10 pm Eastern. It's a schedule that lessens my on-air work load to a degree that makes it very comfortable and do-able for me, and one I hope you'll find agreeable as well. You'll be seeing more news about all this as things take shape in the coming months. I just wanted you to know. Robert O.

Jackie, good point about all the MIA usual suspects. Bronxie, sometimes you are at your best when it is definitely a stretch to wade though the lackluster exposition and jump headfirst into the swamp of a savage (and second) rehash. But more importantly, you two ladies have broached a landmark film in the life of a bratty oilfield boomer-child bounced from homestead to homestead, with my best friend, Smoky, the half-Russian Blue kitty who knew all my secret whispers in the dark nights of childhood after lights out. After seeing *The Three Lives of Thomasina*, I knew I wasn't the only little girl whose best friend never compliained and never let me down until the day she went to the large kitty heaven in the sky, just like it was revealed to me in the film. The life of the McDhui family allowed me to accept and embrace my inner appreciation of how pets can transform lives. All the wonderful Scottish scenery (including the gorgeous Patrick McGoohan) was merely froth on the complete cup of latte that this film encompasses. Who wouldn't want such great little friends like Mary McDhui (Karen Dotrice) had. Her kitty died, and they all had this great, dramatic funeral with bagpipes, no less! Laurie McGregor (Susan Hampshire) also had that great house in the country where she would rescue the wounded, both animals and people. And a delightful, happy ending. YAY!

Countess and lzcutter, I would love to attend screenings of all the wonderful films you ladies have mentioned, especially *Brief Encounter*, *The Wizard of Oz* and several others. With "Cinematic Journeys," the possibilities are fascinating to ponder. I would also like to see *Harvey Girls*, and maybe Anglea Lansbury might be willing to introduce it. She was certainly at her loveliest during the filming of that popular musical, and there is quite a bit of train travel, a lively song about trains, and a "train" on several lovely gowns.

In depth analysis concerning Neguleso's obvious lack of control over a project that needed actors with more chemistry, writers with more time to tweak the scenarios, and more heart and less schmaltz in the cocktail shaker of fulfilled contractual obligations. I feel much more sympathetic to little Evelyn Rudie and agree with Jackie about her viability. Loved that Kent Smith/ *Cat People* reference that highlights Rudie's desperate attempt to overcome impotent supernatural entities who should have tried to salvage this savage remake. Big Betty Perske looked stunning in some of those outfits even with her lack of emotional vulnerability. Thanks, Bronxie. :-) And thanks to Miss G for the *Sentimental Journey* link. And, thanks for the chuckle, Moira!

I never knew how close Connie and Bobby were! I must have missed her autobiography. It sounds so interesting. And how sad that it happened on such a special night created just to celebrate her life.

Maureen O'Hara was in *The Quiet Man* with Ward Bond.

I just checked this film out on IMDB and there is absolutely no trivia. You know what that means!

I was getting worried. I didn't think you would come back to regale us with your comments about the Unsolved Mystery.

Well, I've been pondering what might "Cinematic Journeys" entail for TCMFF 2013? *Apollo 13* with Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Bill Paxton, and Kevin Bacon? *Around The World in Eighty Days* with Michael Andersen, Jr.,whose father was the director Michael Andersen? Marion Ross, who was an extra? *The Sound of Music* with Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer and the entire Von Trapp family players? *Gidget Goes to Rome* with James Darren and Cindy Carol? *It It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium* with Ian McShane? Marty Ingels? *Travels With My Aunt* with Maggie Smith? *How Sweet It Is* with Debbie Reynolds and James Garner? *Julia* with Jane Fonda and Vanessa Redgrave? *Gidget Goes Hawaiian* with James Darren, Carl Reiner, Michael Callan and Vickie Trickett? *The Americanization of Emily* with Julie Andrews and James Garner?

It's official! The TCM Film Fest 2013 occurs Thursday, April 25 through Sunday, April 28. A Superior Deluxe room at the Hollywood Roosevelt is $225 a night, and a Double Deluxe room is $275. These price listings are special rates for the festival. The Hollywood Roosevelt: 1-800-950-7667 Rooms are also available at Loew's Hollywood Hotel (formerly the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel) located in the Hollywood & Highland Center, and their reservation hotline is 1-800-235-6397. For more general information about the festival, follow this link: http://i.cnn.net/v5cache/TCM/Files/Dynamic/i172/roadtohollywoodannouncement_092420120433.pdf For more general information about accomodations, follow this link: http://i.cnn.net/v5cache/TCM/Files/Dynamic/i172/2013lodging_092420120843.pdf FYI: This announcement comes three days earlier than last year's, and Spotlight passes are now $1,599 and a new level of pass has been added this year, the "Palace" level festival pass, at $249. What's our theme this year? *Cinematic Journeys: Travel in the Movies!*

Oooh. Mine, too, Bronxie. I don't think I've ever seen that lovely closeup of JMB. Thank you. Love his sweet expression!

We are indeed proud of you, Lonesome! And happy for you, too. Thank you for all your dedicated efforts! :-)

Yes, it is part of the clues about the made for television movie, but it's not Anjelica Huston. The grandaughter of the film actor who played the kindly neighbor in the film in question introduced *Counselor-At-Law* at the TCMFF 2012 in LA.

Oooh. Somebody's wishin' she was in Anita Page's place in this photo...

*Holiday Inn Of The Sixth Happiness* Next : shoes

Bette Davis

Douglas, Donna

The famous actor's granddaughter appeared at the Turner Classic Movies Film Festival 2012 introducing one of his films from the 1930's.

Give the man a cupie doll! All yours...

Bingo! You are the man!

That's a clever response, Mr. Sixes, but I am sorry. That's not it. The particular epic actor in question also was an author, and appeared as a famous detective in another star-studded film.

Have any of you seen the wonderful new "Word of Mouth" where the editors have compiled all the comments from Jane Wyman, Laraine Day and other as they discuss the virtues of Hitch? I enjoyed it immensely.

Yes, thank you, Sophie! I'll leave this thread open...