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Bill Dolworth: "What's the proposition?" Rico: "You won't lose your pants. Your life maybe but, what's that?" Dolworth: "Hardly nothing at all." from The Professionals 1966.

"What do they think I am? Dumb or something? Why, I make more money than - than, than Calvin Coolidge! Put together!" from Jean Hagen in Singin' in the Rain

"...Nobody calls me Lebowski. You got the wrong guy. I'm the Dude, man." from The Big Lebowski (1998).

Except for the possible speculative factors involved, exactly why is it so darn important to know what is going to be broadcast on TCM this far out? I know it is SUTS month, but really?

Three Jennifers.... Lopez, Aniston, and Grey.

Eric Caidin dies at 62; movie memorabilia maven, grindhouse connoisseur... http://www.chicagotribune.com/la-me-eric-caidin-20150525-story.html I read about this guy years ago. May not have been an actor or a producer, nonetheless, important to fans of films everywhere.

Followed two years later by The Wild Bunch.

Lt. Frank Drebin from the Naked Gun: "It's true what they say: Cops and women don't mix. It's like eating a spoonful of Drano; sure, it'll clean you out, but it'll leave you hollow inside."

Any foreign film with sub-titles.... My wife and I tried to watch Life is Beautiful a few years back and we had to turn it off after just watching ten minutes. They talk so fast that I found myself reading the sub-titles more than actually watching the film. If there are sub-titles in other films, for instance like The Longest Day, the characters are not talking as fast so I have time to watch the action on the screen and still read the sub-titles. Same for Dances With Wolves.

Five that come to mind right off the bat... Ice Station Zebra Seven Days in May The Professionals The Talk of the Town The Wind and the Lion

Just my humble opinion, but if you are going to create a thread titled like this one, you are going to tell me that you did NOT expect people to LIST actors they did not like? Come on.

You all should read the following article published in 2011: Scandals of Classic Hollywood: Clark Gable, the scandal that wasn't By Anne Helen Petersen, June 10, 2011 http://thehairpin.com/2011/06/scandals-of-classic-hollywood-clark-gable-the-scandal-that-wasnt

We're all rootin' for you Holden!

One I could watch over and over: 1938's The Adventures of Robin Hood One I could maybe wait ten years to watch again: 1939's Gone With the Wind

Probably not going to be a favorite listing here on the boards but, IMHO one of the greatest directorial debuts of all time: Kevin Costner's epic western Dances With Wolves, winner of seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Director.

Here are two very interesting interview clips of Mason from 1980 on Parkinson's show and others, and then a very rather chopped up tape of an interview. Very interesting opinions Mr. Mason has. And a very fine actor. I miss him very much. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py_XAf4jKQM

Excellent points!

Nor any horses, Indians, or the 7th Cavalry.

It's a road picture...

Yeah, I am definitely in the minority here Top. Thanks for pointing this out.

So I guess you think this discussion is worthy?

I agree with darkblue. I do not see why this wraparound discussion is so necessary. I mean it is just a way for the channel to allow it’s hosts time too introduce a film to the viewers. Sometimes the info being relayed is good info about the film. Sometimes especially when there is a block of films from one actor, or actress, or director, et all, the info might become a little bit more gossipy. My thoughts are who cares? If it is prime time then they are going to continue to do this. Even during the day these wraparounds happen. Again, these wraparounds are intended to help the viewer decide whether or not he or she is going to watch the film – maybe? I think the regular viewer like many who write on the message boards probably pay little attention to these wraparounds. They bypass them whenever it is possible. Other viewers, the so-called “newbies” who have never been here before or possibly viewers who have been here for a while but are not as hysterical about classic film, may indeed enjoy hearing what the host has to say about the films. When I had TCM I enjoyed listening to what Robert and Ben had to say about the upcoming flick. It did not matter to me if the info they were talking about was gossipy or light hearted. Again, it is just there to introduce the film to the viewer.

In Oak Park, Illinois, there is a really great little Italian restaurant called Geppetto's. They have an entré that is probably the best incarnation ever created: Baked Spaghetti Pie in a Parmesan Crust. Any of you in the Chicago area should check it out.

Be careful Stephan, someone might be coming on here soon telling you to shorten your comments...

Don't forget, last fall TCM lost 12 employees due to the Time Warners cut backs. I'd have to say that they are doing the best that they can. Heck, at least they are not showing commercials.