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While scanning some old New York Daily News papers in the movie section I noticed some films that were playing which I don't recall ever seeing: "Practically Yours" 1945 with Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray "The Unseen" 1945 with Joel McCrea and Gail Russell "Together Again" 1944 with Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer "Mr. Winkle Goes to War" 1944 with Edward G. Robinson "Winged Victory" 1944 with Lon McCallister and Jeanne Crain "The Affairs of Susan" 1945 with Joan Fontaine and George Brent "Where Do We Go From Here" 1945 with Fred MacMurray, Joan Leslie and June Haver "No Time For Comedy" 1940 with James Stewart and Rosalind Russell I don't believe I have ever seen Stewart and Russell teamed up before. Anyone ever see some of these movies? Mongo

ladymirabelle it certainly was a treat to see a tribute paid to the one and only Edward G. Robinson. He is a fine actor and worthy of the attention. It's hard to believe that he was never nominated for an Oscar especially for some of the first rate performances he gave in such films as "Double Indemnity", "The Woman in the Window", "The Sea Wolf", "A Dispatch From Reuters", "Key Largo" and many others. He was certainly one of a kind. Mongo

Johnnie, for your information the song "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead" is sung shortly after Dorothy arrives in Oz. When the house fell on the witch all the Munchin's were jubilent and sang the song. It was near the beginning of the film, not near the end. The witch who melted at the finale was her sister. Mongo

Actually Spencer I meant no harm in my explanation of the frustrations that we coped with trying to stay logged in and had to type fast before we got bumped off which you expressed many times. I hope you understand that. As far as omissions for the Oscar year of 1939 I must list Gladys George for "The Roaring Twenties" and Lon Chaney Jr. for "Of Mice and Men". Also Hattie McDaniel was magnificent in the role of Mammy in "Gone With the Wind" and deserved the award totally. Of course Miss de Havilland was wonderful as Melanie but not up to par with McDaniel's brilliance as the head housekeeper of Tara. And that scene on the staircase with Mammy and Melanie was worth the Oscar win alone. Mongo

tns, "The Major and the Minor" is a Paramount picture and TCM don't have access to many films from that studio. You might however catch the movie on AMC sometime. Mongo

Venerados, it's just that Spencer has so much to report and in so little time. He is constantly getting bumped off of the message boards before he completes his message. I would imagine due to that problem he devised a sort of shortcut when he punctuates. It's like Beat the Clock. Mongo

Just read on the internet that actor/dancer Buddy Ebsen has died at the age of 95. I always admired this actor for his laid back style as cool as a cucumber. While viewing an old Oscar show recently I saw him dancing with Shirley Temple in "Captain January" and it was like he was floating on air, a style all his own. Of course he lost the part of the Tin Man in "The Wizard of Oz" since the aluminum paint made him ill which was too bad although Jack Haley was very good. He made his fortune in TV with "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Barnaby Jones" which were big hits in their time. Still another appealing star has passed away from the golden years of Hollywood. Bless you Mr. Ebsen and rest in peace. Mongo

Johnnie, are you sure you didn't take a bathroom break? Mongo

Try these two Doris Day gems. "The Pajama Game" and "Calamity Jane". You won't be sorry. Mongo

While I was reviewing this topic recently I was surprised that not one of us didn't invite the late Katharine Hepburn to have dinner with us. In lieu of how sorry we were to hear of her death and the plaudits we poured out about her why didn't we think of sending her an invitation? Hmmmmmmmmm. Mongo

Yes indeed Olivia de Havilland was a beautiful woman as was Linda Darnell. Both dark beauties with talent to spare. Mongo

I also thought that Gregory Peck was just fine as the character he played in "Duel in the Sun". It was a good change of pace for him as an actor. I also felt that Bruce Bennett was good in "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre". He played a good and well meaning soul that you could sympathize with, which I did. Mongo

Just watched another tribute to the great Kate on Larry King Live with a whole gaggle of guest. Most impressive is that Spencer Tracy's daughter Susie participated on the program via phone. In due respect to her late mother however she chose not to discuss her fathers long standing affair with Kate. Some funny stories were shared among the guest about Kate's sense of humor and her good heart. She was quite a gal. Mongo

Since Hepburn didn't show up for the Oscars you can be certain that she wouldn't show up for an AFI salute. Lillian Gish was one of our first treasures and was revered just as much as Hepburn. Stanwyck deserved the salute for her fine body of work and like Gish she agreed to show up and accept it (although she was in pain with a back problem). All three actresses are special in their own way. Mongo

I just watched "Headliners and Legends" on MSNBC which featured the great Kate in all her glory. She certainly was quite a woman and I always respected her for her honesty, her stand on women's rights and for not talking politics as most stars do. I'll always remember when I saw her in person in New York as she was leaving her play "West Side Waltz". Before she came out the crowd was warned not to take any pictures and we respected that. She finally came prancing out, her head shaking a bit but with a cordial smile on her face. Her elderly chauffer was waiting and off they both rode down the street in an old station wagon. Rest in peace Kate. Mongo

The more I see of the month of June on TCM since this topic was posted the more I like it. It didn't turn out to be a bad month afterall. Keep up the good work TCM! Mongo

...or John Wayne as Genghis Khan in "The Conqueror" (1956). Ugh. Mongo

I just can't pass up a movie with Sandra Dee. She is just as cute as a button especially in "Tammy Tell Me True". Also good dramatically in "Portrait in Black", "A Summer Place" and "Imitation of Life". She left the screen much too early. Mongo

Whats the big deal? I have aol and I didn't care to vote for a DVD since I simply record the movies from TCM which usually show good clean prints. Oh! And it saves me money too since a VHS tape is only about $1.99 now. Mongo

Some good Film-Noir's are: "Double Indemnity" with Barbara Stanwyck "Murder, My Sweet" with Dick Powell "The Set-Up" with Robert Ryan "The Asphalt Jungle" with Sterling Hayden "Tension" with Richard Basehart & Audrey Totter "The Blue Dahlia" with Ladd & Lake Also I don't believe that the film "Leave Her to Heaven" is film-noir since it is not in black and white. Mongo

"THE GRAPES OF WRATH" BARBARA STANWYCK JAMES CAGNEY Taludoll it was refreshing to see extraordinary actor Richard Farnsworth on your list. Way to go. Mongo

Richard Widmark is doing OK these days although he just about quit acting. Married close to 55 years when his wife died in 1997 the rascal married again in 1999. The best of luck to him! Mongo

My choice would be: ****SHEMP***LARRY***MOE***CURLEY*** What better way to represent Tinseltown than to represent it with laughter and fond memories of The Stooges. Mongo

lady it looks like the comedy duo is away in the vaults at the moment. I believe a few years ago AMC had a Laurel & Hardy marathon featuring most of their full length films. I don't recall seeing them on TCM in recent years. Let's hope that someone at TCM gets the notion or bright idea to rescue them from the vaults and surprise us with a dandy marathon. We could use some genuine laughter right now. Here's hoping. Mongo

P.S. I can't believe that TCM bleeped my five letter word! The endearing expression is another word for kitty which Sophia on "The Golden Girls" refers to her daughter Dorothy with. Mongo