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< the scene that was cut was a flashback to when she was in college and it showed her with long hair and on a date with Tony (Joseph Cotton) they were at a dance and she was dancing with Tony when the lights when out, and when they came on she was dancing with Tim..(George Reeves) and it was love at first sight....>> rainingviolets21, I remember this scene well. It was after Tim was reported missing in action. Ann looked through the album and found a dance card in which Tim crossed out every name and added his own. What a shame that David O. decided to leave the scene you describe on the cutting room floor. No wonder the Hilton women spoke so highly of Tim, he was Superman after all! 8^D Because of your info I FINALLY have a face for Tim! Thanks so much.

<> rainingviolets, I had no idea! Throughout the film the audience was kept wondering what Tim looked like. His family loved him so and talked about him with such high regard that it would have been something to see Ann, Jane, and Brig welcoming home Clark Gable! (in a cameo of course)LOL I do wish that TCM would schedule an airing of this film in prime time. Would love to hear Robert Osborne tell about the making of it. <> I love this film as well. Enjoyed watching it last week.

What a great question rainingviolets21! Since this child of the 50's and 60's always felt that she belonged in the 40's, I would have to choose SINCE YOU WENT AWAY. This film conveys what life was like during the era that I hold so dear. It would be wonderful to step into the Hilton home and sit by the fire with Soda. 8^D

Thank you TCM for airing this sweet cartoon during Christmas Weekend. It was my favorite as a child and it made my heart light to see it again after all these years. Please consider airing it annually. MovieGal53

My movie resolution for 2008 is to keep suggesting to TCM that they air HANDS ACROSS THE TABLE. I would truly love to see this film before 2009 rolls around. Happy New Year to all my fellow TCM fans!

I have to disagree about Leo DiCaprio being "classic" material. Would he stand on his own if it weren't for Scorsese? As for future classic stars that will be long remembered...I don't know. It's difficult to follow the likes of Bette Davis, Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Loretta Young, Cary Grant, etc. After being spoiled on the best, today's "stars" seem secondary. JMHO.

My Dearest Santa, Having "the stars" was not what I expected. Please allow me to request the moon. Respectfully, Charlotte Vale P.S. Dr. Jaquith said that if I was good and did what I was told, you will leave a prescription for Chantix in my Christmas stocking. I would be so very grateful if you would.

Why is it no longer part of TCM's lineup for tomorrow evening? They've rescheduled a film called Dangerous Blondes instead. What gives?

WOW... I guess that's why this film is called the BIG Sleep! And to think I slept through the sound of all those gun shots! LOLOLOL Thanks for the laugh. 8^D

Many thanks, vallo13, for listing future airings. I'm setting a reminder for April 14.

Having not seen this film in many years, I was eagerly awaiting last night's airing on TCM. I'm ashamed to say that I fell asleep toward the end and never saw the conclusion. The last scene I remember was Bogart and Bacall in a restuarant. Bacall was wearing what looked to be a gold lame gown and fox fur. Marlowe was telling Rutherford that he knew some information about her and she was shaken by it. If someone would be so kind as to fill me in on the ending I would most appreciative.

To FredricMarchFan: Thank you for your informative reply. I'm sorry to have missed past seasons and hosts but, thankfully, I won't miss any in the future. I also enjoyed the banter between Robert Osborne and Molly Haskell while discussing TTOTSM. Thanks to TCM and Robert Osborne, each Saturday night...no, let me correct that, each introduction to a film is a learning experience about the genre that I hold so dear. To Kyle Thank you for those lists and the time it took to find the titles! I appreciate it very much. I'm happy to say that some of the films listed are in my personal library. BTW, MovieGal53: I highly recommend a subscription to TCM's Now Playing Guide. Great articles and other information. I've subscribed for years and have saved every issue. I subscribed to the Playing Guide in December. It starts with the March issue which should arrive at my home around February 23 (give or take a couple of days). Your recommendation is helpful in the fact that I now know the magazine will be well worth the wait. MovieGal53 8^) .

Having had TCM for only the past fourth and a half months, I had no idea that The Essentials will be going into it's seventh season on March 10. Carrie Fisher is joining Robert Osborne as host for what has become my Saturday night staple. Which brings me to my first question, not including Molly Haskell, who were the past co-hosts? Second question. Is there a link to where I might find a listing of all the films that have been aired since the first season? Thanks in advance. 8^) MovieGal53

I remember it well! The Million Dollar Movie was a big a part of my childhood. It introduced me to Mighty Joe Young. Who I always thought was far superior to that big palooka King Kong. (wink) Saw The Bad Seed, The Next Voice You Hear, and Full of Life for the first time during what became my after school ritual. (Until my teens when I turned to Where the Action Is. Does anyone remember this music show?) Sadly, The Million Dollar Movie is not around anymore and hasn't been for years. I used to think that if WPIX channel 11 could bring back The Yule Log then channel 9 could certainly resurrect TMDM. I quickly changed my mind when I realized that The Million Dollar Movie of today would not be the same as days gone by. It can't. The innocence and wonder that we had as children of that era does not exist today. But it is nice to recall a very fond memory. 8^)

Izcutter- The link was most helpful. Many thanks to you! 8^) MovieGal53

This may be a moot subject now but can someone please tell me where I might obtain text of the dialog said December's Holiday Promo. The one in which a little boy is sitting in a tree gazing up at a line of photographs strung from one lit tree to the next. I think the lines are from a poem but can't remember which one. Thanks in advance. MovieGal53

I'm surprised to see that no one has mentioned the staircase scene in Leave Her to Heaven. Watching Gene Tierney methodically plan the death of her unborn child was very disturbing. She chose the robe and slippers she would wear and even made sure that her foot was jammed under the top stair runner before she hurled herself to the bottom of the staircase. I get the chills just thinking about that scene. MovieGal53

> >I end up listening > to Christmas music 'til the time oldies puts it on > the air to the very last minute... I'm a first class > sap, you see? There are two radio stations in my neck of the woods that suspend regular programming and play nothing but Christmas music from Thanksgiving night until December 26th. I early await this every year because it is all that I listen to. Also, since I'm among friends, I have quite a fondness for the annual Yule Log. I even went so far as to tape it one year. Yep, twelve hours of a burning log with uninterrupted Christmas music in the background. My children have yet to let me live this down! LOL What I can I say... I LOVE Christmas. 8^) > > This I will do... I have my dvd recorder all plugged > in and ready to go! I am looking forward to Christmas > this year so very much. The first thing that always > let's me know Christmas has come is when my family > pulls all the old decorations from the attic. They > used to live in a very "proper" neighborhood, where > white lights were a very common thing. My family has > never been one to easily "box in" so they would come > up with the most extravagant decorating! You know, > like those big colorful bulbs? They'd put those > everywhere! And my father would tie stones to strings > of lights and toss them into the trees... > My mother has always had a tradition of putting up > the little scenes, witht the little houses? She loves > that and I enjoy painting the little homes for her > each year. > > > > Aren't Christmas traditions wonderful? Decorating starts Thanksgiving weekend at our house. Only because everybody is home and willing to participate in the festivities MovieGal53

> > Can we add honorary mention? > > Why most certainly! >> > Thank you kindly, sir! In that case I would have to name My Man Godfrey, The Awful Truth, Holiday, and all the other screwball comedies of the 30's. I am particularly fond of this genre and would consider these films a "must" in order to sustain a sense of humor while waiting to be rescued. ;^) MovieGal53

> Ok, your bi-plane sputters to a slow stop mid way > over the Pacific Ocean, making an abrupt nose dive > into the sea. Somehow you survive, crawling amazingly > out of the seaweed ridden water... To find George Clooney building a fire on the beach...uh, sorry...back to the subject matter. (clears throat) with nothing but your > dvd player and a stack of ten dvds. What are they? > Kudos' on another thought provoking thread. Okay after much deliberation my choices would be as follows... 1. Since You Went Away 2. Hands Across the Table 3. Bringing Up Baby 4. The Bishop's Wife 5. It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World 6. A Tree Grows In Brooklyn 7. The Long, Long, Trailer 8. Remember the Night 9. The Enchanted Cottage 10. The Man Who Came to Dinner Can we add honorary mention? MovieGal53

> I have actually never seen a Christmas Story! Can you > belive that? I guess I need to get on the band wagon, > eh? > > bhf1940 You're in luck because TCM is airing it in December. Either on the 16 or 17. Or you can always catch The Christmas Story marathon on TNT. ( or is it TBS?) MovieGal53

bhf1940, here is another big "thank you" for the picture of Sniffles! I am enjoying this thread so much. I'm sitting here at my keyboard with a big mug of hot cocoa, listening to Christmas Through the Years. Reminiscing is a wonderful way to spend a cold afternoon. You also get the "Bingo Prize" for spreading Christmas spirit early this year! 8^D MovieGal53

MovieMan, I was blown away when I read your post. This is my favorite cartoon PERIOD. Went many years without seeing it until about eight years ago when the Cartoon Network aired a block of Christmas cartoons. I'll never forget my son and husband calling for me to "COME LOOK...YOUR CARTOON IS ON...YOUR CARTOON IS ON!" Sad to say, I only saw the tale end of it. Was so disappointed and figured it would be eons until I saw it again. On Christmas Day, my son handed me a present that simply said "From Santa." It was a copy of Bedtime for Sniffles. MovieGal53 > I've been meaning to add an "Honorable Mention" to my > list for days so my nominee for Favorite Christmas > Cartoon is....... > > Bedtime For Sniffles - > > It is such a charming little story about Sniffles > trying to stay up to see Santa Claus. One year my > wife had a friend draw a picture of the part where > Sniffles trying to wake himself up gives a great big > smile. It is framed and hanging on my wall all year > round. Makes me smile every time I see it.

Thank you bhf1940! The picture of Charlie Brown and Linus at the Christmas tree lot brought a smile to my face. MovieGal53

bcf1940, thank YOU for the kind words about my post. Now, in regard to what's his name, I bet he is really Charlie Brown in disguise. Hey, lets take him with us to buy a tree for the Christmas pagent! Anyone for a rousing chorus of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing?" 8^D MovieGal53