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Here's a list of 25 people that haven't won or haven't even been nominated for an oscar that are worthy of an honorary award:
1. Maureen O?Hara
2. Lauren Bacall
3. Robert Altman
4. Ingmar Bergman
5. Richard Widmark
6. Doris Day
7. Angela Lansbury
8. Ronald Reagan
9. Debbie Reynolds
10. Tony Curtis
11. Albert Finney
12. Fay Wray
13. Martin Scorsese
14. Leslie Caron
15. June Allyson
16. Glenn Ford
17. Michelangelo Antonioni
18. Gloria Stuart
19. Kim Novak
20. Omar Sharif
21. Anita Page
22. Eli Wallach
23. Janet Leigh
24. George Lucas
25. Simone Simon
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If the year was 1939, you'd be saying the same thing about Gone with the Wind or if it was 1959, you'd say it about Ben-Hur. But those movies are classics, so you wouldn't say anything about them. The Academy hasn't changed. They've always honored big movies.
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Gone with the Wind: Special Edition is due in the fall
and in the summer, special editions of Blazing Saddles and The Searchers are due.
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Notice the 2nd to last paragraph...
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Cher, whose "Sonny and Cher Show" once dominated America's televisions, and who has in recent years been an NBC favorite between farewell specials and "Will & Grace" guest spots, says she would never consider doing a sitcom or variety show for the networks again, and calls today's shows "mean and stupid."
Appearing in the upcoming Farrelly Brothers comedy "Stuck on You" with Matt Damon and Greg Kinnear, Cher plays herself as an Oscar-winning movie actress who does a TV show for FOX called "Honey and the Beas."
"If I ever would do TV again it would have to be for cable, HBO or Showtime," Cher says. "I don't like TV, I don't watch it. I like cable TV."
While she knows there must be good sitcoms out there, Cher says she hasn't found any. When she is home, she flips to The Movie Channel, Turner Movie Classics, C-SPAN, the History Channel and the Learning Channel as well as HBO and Showtime.
"I watch movies on TV, that's what I do, except for American Movie Classics, they're so out of touch," she disses, referring to AMC's move from showing classic films to becoming a broader target of TV for people who love movies.
And, as far as the reality fad goes, that's even worse. "I don't want to see some a**hole eat worms," Cher says.
http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|84989|1|,00.html
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If you didn't already hear, Michael Eisner has shut down the traditional animation department in favor of 3-D and computer animated movies. It is really sad that he and others and blinded by green and can't see that the medium has nothing to do with it.
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Sorry about the double post.
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You didn't like In the Line of Fire just because it was made in the last 10 years?
TCM should stop telling its viewers what year a film on their schedule was released so maybe the viewers without an open mind will be able to enjoy a movie for what it is instead of hating it because it wasn't made a century
ago.
TCM will never be like AMC because the network owns MGM, RKO and some Warner movies so even if they do start showing more newer movies (which are just as much classics as any other good movie released no matter if it was silent, pre-code, or anything after), they will always show the ones they own because it doesn't cost them a cent!
So boycott TCM as long as YOU want. I'll be watching. Because when I turn on TCM i expect a great movie and I get it. I'll get mad when they start showing Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959, which *gasp* isnt a good movie even though it was made almost 45 years ago!).
By the way: Raging Bull and When Harry Met Sally are '80's movies. And ones that I enjoyed and hope TCM shows more often.
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You didn't like In the Line of Fire just because it was made in the last 10 years?
TCM should stop telling its viewers what year a film on their schedule was released so maybe the viewers without an open mind will be able to enjoy a movie for what it is instead of hating it because it wasn't made a century
ago.
TCM will never be like AMC because the network owns MGM, RKO and some Warner movies so even if they do start showing more newer movies (which are just as much classics as any other good movie released no matter if it was silent, pre-code, or anything after), they will always show the ones they own because it doesn't cost them a cent!
So boycott TCM as long as YOU want. I'll be watching. Because when I turn on TCM i expect a great movie and I get it. I'll get mad when they start showing Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959, which *gasp* isnt a good movie even though it was made almost 45 years ago!).
By the way: Raging Bull and When Harry Met Sally are '80's movies. And ones that I enjoyed and hope TCM shows more often.
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the Oscars honoring movies of 1993 were filled with famous stars that passed away similar to this year. Although they didn't all die within 2 or 3 months.
Audrey Hepburn
Joseph L. Mankeiwicz
Lillian Gish
Ruby Keeler
Helen Hayes
Cantinflas
Spanky McFarland
Fred Gwynne
Federico Fellini
River Phoenix
Don Ameche
Myrna Loy
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With Kate and Bob gone, there are now only a handful of stars from the 30's left. Shirley Temple and Anita Page, Fay Wray, Luise Rainer, Gloria Stuart...
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LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Beloved comedian Bob Hope died late Sunday, less than two months after turning 100, reports the AP.
Ward Grant, Hope's longtime publicist, says that Hope died of pneumonia with his family at his bedside at his home in Toluca Lake, Calif.
The ski-nosed master of the one-liner, Hope conquered almost every medium of comedy, from vaudeville and radio to films and television.
Born in England, Hope evolved into one of America's most cherished and honored American citizens. He proved his patriotism through his USO shows in which he brought joy and comfort to millions of men and women who went to war.
Edward A. Powell, President and CEO of the USO, says of Hope, " For more than five decades, through four wars and years of peacekeeping missions, Bob Hope came to symbolize, for every man and woman in uniform, the idea that America cared for and supported its troops. Through biting cold and intense heat, war and peace, and in the most remote and lonely locations, Bob Hope's mission was to put a smile on the face of every soldier, sailor, marine, airman, and coast guardsman who saw him."
He appeared in 65 movies beginning with "The Big Broadcast of 1938," in which he sang what became his signature song, "Thanks for the Memory." Only two years later, he starred opposite Bing Crosby in what would be the first of the six "Road" movies.
A 16-time host of the Academy Awards, the comedian often poked fun at his inability to win an acting Oscar, once commenting, "Ladies and gentlemen, here we are once again to welcome the Academy Awards, or Passover as it's known at our house."
Despite the purported lack of recognition, numerous awards and billions of fans indicate otherwise. He has won four honorary Oscars, received the Congressional Gold Medal, the Medal of Freedom, a Medal of the Arts, an honorary designation as a U.S. military veteran, 54 honorary college degrees. The Navy named a ship for him; the Air Force, a jet fighter.
In 1998, the British ambassador designated Hope a knight commander of the British Empire -- an honorary knighthood -- on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II.
President Bush joined the nation in mourning the comedian. "Today the nation lost a great citizen," the president said. "Bob Hope served our nation when he went to battlefields to entertain thousands of troops from different generations. We extend our prayers to his family. God bless his soul."
Hope and Dolores, his wife of 67 years, had four children and four grandchildren. Information about memorial services is not immediately available, but undoubtedly, many jokes will be told
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Vivien Leigh in Gone with the Wind. grrrrrrrr!
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Zsa Zsa Gabor, whose career in show business spanned over five decades, died Monday afternoon at her home of complications relating to the car accident that happened to her last November. She was 86 years old.
Zsa Zsa was born Sari Gabor on February 6, 1917 in Budapest, Hungary. She was the middle of three sisters--Magda, who died in 1994; Zsa Zsa; and Eva, who died in 1995.
Her passing marks the end of the Gabor sisters. Over the course of six decades, Zsa Zsa was married 9 times--her shortest marriage being to Felipe De Alba (their marriage lasted only one day).
Zsa Zsa is survived by her 9th husband, Prince Frederick von Anhalt. A private funeral is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, at an undisclosed L.A. synagogue, to be followed by a public memorial service two weeks later.
as well as....
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- One of the most recognizable names in show business has died, and his name is Jerry Lewis.
Lewis, whose career spanned over five decades, died Monday morning of complications relating to diabetes and pulmonary fibrosis. He was 77 years old.
Jerry Lewis came into the world as Joseph Levitch on March 16, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey. His parents, Rae and Danny Lewis, were professionals in the entertainment world. Jerry's father was the "total entertainer," his mother played piano at New York City radio station WOR, made musical arrangements, and was her husband's musical director.
When only five years old Jerry made his debut in New York's Borscht Circuit singing
"Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?" By the time he was fifteen, he had perfected a
comic routine, miming and silently mouthing lyrics of operatic and popular songs to a
phonograph located off-stage. This was known as his "Record Act".
Dressed in a drape jacket and pegged pants, Jerry braved the offices of booking agents. When he finally got a
booking it was at a burlesque house in Buffalo, but this hardly proved to be his big break... ready to give up in
discouragement, he was advised to continue his career by a veteran burlesque comedian, Max Coleman, who
had worked with Jerry's father years before. When Lewis tried out his mime act at Brown's Hotel in Loch
Sheldrake, New York, the following summer... the audience was so enthusiastic that Irving Kaye, a Borscht
Circuit comedian, helped the youth get further bookings. Kaye remains very close to Jerry to this day.
On July 25, 1946, Jerry began a show business partnership with Dean Martin, an association that would
soon skyrocket both to fame. It started when Jerry was performing at the 500 Club in Atlantic City and
one of the other entertainers quit suddenly. Lewis, who had worked with Martin at the Glass Hat in New
York City, suggested Dean as a replacement. At first they worked separately, but then ad-libbed
together, improvising insults and jokes, squirting seltzer water, hurling bunches of celery and exuding
general zaniness. In less than eighteen weeks their salaries soared from $250.00 a week to $5,000.00.
When the motion picture producer Hal Wallis watched the two perform at the Copacabana in New York
City, he offered them a contract with Paramount Pictures. Of their first film, "My Friend Irma" (1949),
Bosley Crowther of the New York Times wrote: "We could go along with the laughs which were fetched by a new mad
comedian, Jerry Lewis by name. This freakishly built and acting young man, who has been seen in nightclubs hereabouts with a
collar-ad partner, Dean Martin, has a genuine comic quality. The swift eccentricity of his movements, the harrowing features of
his face, and the squeak of his vocal protestations... have flair. His idiocy constitutes the burlesque of an idiot, which is
something else again. He's the funniest thing in the picture".
For ten years Martin and Lewis sandwiched sixteen money making films between nightclub engagements, personal
appearances, recording sessions, radio shows, and television bookings. Their last film together was "Hollywood or Bust"
(1956). On July 25th of that year the two made their last nightclub appearance together at the Copacabana, exactly ten years
to the day since they became a team.
From then on, Jerry Lewis was constantly on the move. His film career skyrocketed, and he recorded
several records and albums; one of them "Rock-A-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody", released by
Decca Records, has sold nearly four million copies to date. With increased confidence, Lewis plunged
into screen writing, directing, producing as well as acting. In the spring of 1959, a contract between
Paramount Pictures and Jerry Lewis Productions was signed specifying a payment of $10 million plus
60% of the profits for 14 films over a seven year period... at that time the biggest single transaction in film
history for the exclusive services of one star.
One of Jerry's lifetime loves is the game of baseball. During the 1950's and 60's Jerry played first base with numerous
professional baseball teams and trained every year with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gil Hodges especially became one of his
very close friends.
In 1965 Jerry moved to Columbia Pictures where he produced, directed and starred in "Three On A Couch"... he then wrote,
produced, directed and starred in "The Big Mouth" and "Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River." His next project was to
direct Peter Lawford and Sammy Davis, Jr. in "One More Time" (a sequel to "Salt and Pepper") in England for United Artists
before moving to Warner Bros. to star, produce and direct "Which Way To The Front?".
In 1967 Jerry became a professor at the University of Southern California, where he taught graduate students a course in film
direction. "The Total Film-Maker", based on recordings of 480 hours of his classroom lectures, was edited by Jerry and
published by Random House in 1971. The USC library also houses an extensive collection of Jerry's original documents
relating to motion picture production.
A fact not widely known in the United States is that Jerry has won the Best Director of the Year award eight times in Europe
since 1960; three in France, and one each in Italy, Belgium, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. When "Hardly Working"
opened in Paris, the marquee on the Champs Elysees simply read "JERRY". No further explanation was necessary for Jerry's
French fans. The French film critic, Robert Benayoun, wrote: "I consider Jerry Lewis, since the death of Buster Keaton, to be
the foremost comic artist of the time. He corresponds to his era both reflecting and criticising our civilization." The French
director, Jean-Luc Godard, said: "Jerry Lewis is the only American director who has made progressive films, he is much better
than Chaplin and Keaton."
The Times of London stated: "Quite apart from his gifts as a performer, Mr. Lewis is one of the best directors working in
America today." Although Lewis is gratified by such esteem, he values the words engraved on a plaque given to him by his
friend, President John F. Kennedy, and reads: "There are three things that are real... God, human folly and laughter. Since the
first two are beyond our comprehension, we must do the best we can with the third."
Over the years Jerry Lewis scored triumphs in stage appearances in Europe, where he has been hailed as one of the greatest
comedians of the 20th Century. When he played at the Olympia Theatre in Paris in the 1970's, tickets were sold out
immediately. "Jerry Lewis is more than a great artist, he is a great man," stated L'Aurore.
1977 marked the year that the highest honor ever bestowed upon an entertainer, would recognize the tireless efforts Jerry
Lewis has displayed since 1949, in his fight against Muscular Dystrophy. "Jerry Lewis is a man for all seasons, all people, all
times. His name has, in the hearts of millions, become synonymous with peace, love and brotherhood." With those words,
Congressman Les Aspin of Wisconsin concluded his nomination of Jerry Lewis for the Nobel Peace Prize.
In addition to his Nobel Peace Prize nomination, Jerry has received many other honors... in 1971 the AFL-CIO presented him
with the Murray-Green Award for Community Services, the highest honor the labor organization can bestow upon an American
citizen. In September 1976 the United States Senate unanimously adopted a resolution of appreciation to him "For his
outstanding contribution in the fight against muscular dystrophy." In June 1978 the communications industry honored him with
the NATPE (National Association of Television Program Executives) Award of the Year for his humanitarian efforts in raising
funds to combat neuromuscular disease through his annual Labor Day Telethon.
In June 1978 Lewis received the Jefferson Award for the "Greatest Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged" in special
ceremonies at the Supreme Court in Washington, D. C.
In January 1980, the Touchdown Club of Washington, D. C. honored him with its prestigious Hubert H. Humphrey
Humanitarian Award. This award is given annually to an individual who best exemplifies the ideals and courage of the late Vice
President.
Jerry received the Boston University School of Law's prestigious Neal Pike Prize for Service to the
Handicapped in November:, 1984. The award, which was presented by Boston University President John
B. Silber, "recognizes individuals who have made special contributions that have improved the lives of
people with disabilities." In 1984 Jerry was inducted into the French Legion of Honor by presidential
decree. Legion membership honors individuals whose accomplishment demonstrate extraordinary public
service. Several months before Jerry was made a Commander in the Order of Arts and Letters he was
extolled by French Minister of Culture Jack Lang, for his "human qualities and generosity. You are a child's
friend and a model for adults."
In June, 1985, the Department of Defense presented him with the highest award it can bestow upon a civilian... the Department
of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service, recognizing Jerry's work in the fight against Muscular Dystrophy.
In June, 1987, Jerry was further honored when he received a Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Mercy College,
headquartered in Westchester, New York. Jerry, who gave the commencement address at the graduation ceremony, was
described by Mercy College President Wilbur J. LeMelle as a shining example for people everywhere that one person can
have an impact on society and change the world."
1988 opened with Jerry receiving the American debut of the "Award of Professionalism and Achievement" from the Eterna
Watch Corporation in recognition of "outstanding humanitarian contributions and dedication to the Muscular Dystrophy
Association."
One of the most successful performers in show business history, box office gross receipts of his films total about $800 million
(The majority of which when movie tickets were between 25 & 50 cents apiece.) Lewis has received worldwide acclaim for his
verve, style and personality. He has a fine feel for comic rhythm and possesses the unique qualities of a great clown. Critic
Harriet Van Horne has called Lewis' screen image a "sort of witless genius", and Hollywood director Leo McCarey has
described Lewis as the "Pied Piper of the business, the heir to the mantle of Charlie Chaplin and Harold Lloyd."
Between films, the versatile and dynamic Lewis also found time to put pen to paper and produce his biography, "Jerry Lewis,
In Person" a revealing portrait of the on and off-screen man, written in conjunction with Herb Gluck.
In Director Martin Scorcese's "The King of Comedy", Jerry stars as a talk show host with Robert DeNiro as his obsessed fan.
"Cracking Up" (AKA "Smorgasbord") released in 1983, employs the comedian's talent as writer, director and actor. He has
starred in "To Catch A Cop" and "How Did You Get In?" filmed in Europe... he also starred in the ABC made-for-television
movie, "Fight For Life", and in five episodes of the CBS-TV series "Wiseguy."
In 1990 Jerry was asked to write and direct a segment regarding children's rights for UNICEF (United Nations International
Children's Emergency Fund). The film "Boy" that he created has become the subject of critical acclaim at film festivals around
the world. In 1991, he starred in "Arizona Dream" with co-stars Johnny Depp and Faye Dunaway.
In January of 1991, Jerry was surprised by the National Academy of Cable Programming when emcee Whoopi Goldberg
presented him with the Comic Life Achievement Award (the "ACE" award). The telecast was seen around the world. In April
of 1991, Jerry was inducted into the Broadcast Hall of Fame by the National Association of Broadcasters, at the NAB
convention in Las Vegas.
In 1994 Jerry traveled to Blackpool, England to make "Funny Bones" for Hollywood Pictures. The film co-stars Oliver Platt
and Leslie Caron, and was directed by Peter Chelsom. The film was applauded internationally by critics and moviegoers alike,
as a unique achievement of the cinematic art form..
A dream of Jerry's had always been to play "Broadway." In the 1950's Martin & Lewis did 9 shows a
day at the Paramount Theater on Broadway. Between shows they performed and threw a million
photographs a week to the crowd of 75,000 fans, from their dressing room window, and were the most
popular act in show business... but that was not "Broadway." In February of 1995, Jerry set foot on
stage for his first performance as the star of "Damn Yankees" at the Marquis Theater on Broadway. The
subsequent 185 performances were the fulfillment of that lifelong dream.
September 1995 was the beginning of the "Damn Yankees" International Tour. During its second year,
the tour broke all attendance records of any previous traveling Broadway production.
During November of 1995, while the touring company of "Damn Yankees" was in Louisville, Kentucky,
Jerry Lewis and Dr. Clifford Kuhn conducted the first "Laughter and Healing" seminar at the University of Louisville School of
Medicine. Jerry and Dr. Kuhn have engaged in remarkable dialogue with representatives from every facet of the psychiatric and
medical community regarding the value of humor in the every day practice of our human condition.
On February 22, 1998 Jerry received the Lifetime Achievement Award from The American Comedy Awards. Later that year
Jerry made 2 live performance tours of Australia and was so warmly embraced by the fans that he has committed to performing
there on a continuing basis for years to come.
In 1999 Jerry dedicated much of his time to the remakes of his 1960's classics, "The Bellboy," "Cinderfella," "The Errand Boy,"
and "The Nutty Professor II," as well as writing and developing new film and television projects. In September of 1999 Jerry
was awarded the "Golden Lion" by the Venice International Film Festival for his lifetime achievements in motion pictures. This
was a great honor from the oldest film festival in Europe. Jerry continued his live performance tours, Laughter and Healing
seminars and inspirational speaking engagements internationally. Jerry also established a long-term relationship with the newest
and hottest comedy channel in Europe. On September 15, 1999 Jerry made his first live appearance on the COMEDIE!
channel in Paris, France.
Despite all this hectic activity, Jerry gives the appearance of being ageless. Six feet in height (184cm), around 170 lb. (77kg),
hazel eyes and black hair. He has five sons: Gary, Ron, Scott, Chris and Anthony, seven grandchildren, and one great
granddaughter, thanks to his granddaughter Sara Jane Spence.
On February 13, 1983, Jerry married SanDee "Sam" Pitnick of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They have one daughter,
Danielle Sara... who's the "light of their lives and the air in their lungs"... she was born in March of 1992.
His motion pictures, television shows, stage performances, recordings, radio programs, books, and personal appearances, have
brought his unique humor and creativity to every corner of the globe. His status as one of the most recognizable people on
earth, is constantly renewed by each new generation of audience who discover the fun and goodness of laughter.
Jerry Lewis has a motto that reflects more than anything else his ongoing love affair with humanity: "I shall pass through this
world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now.
Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again!"
The next MDA Telethon, scheduled for sometime in September, will be dedicated in his memory. A private funeral is scheduled for Friday, July 25 at an undisclosed L.A. synagogue, to be followed by a public memorial service the following week.
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In my "Inside Oscar" book, it lists Gunga Din as a nominee in the Black & White Cinematography category. Maybe it was a misprint?
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What remakes do you think are better or just as good as the originals?
Bob says "The Maltese Falcon" is better than "The Devil Was a Lady"
I think 2001's Ocean's 11 was better than the original and the remake of The Parent Trap is just as good as the 1st incarnation.
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Starting with Network is the score from "The Unctouchables"
I think I heard that music of "Avalon" is used in the short too, but I'm not sure if that's correct.
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What is the name of the song in the 70's part? "Wherever that river goes that's where I wanna be?"
and around the same part there is a guy holding a sign in black and white. That's Bob Dylan and I don't know if it's a movie, but I know its the technically the first music video ever made.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is one of the movies at the end.
It's been so long since I've seen this.
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Has anyone read this book yet? Word is Kate wanted it published only after her death. It contains stories about an odd visit by Michael Jackson, where he thought caulifouer was some sort of white broccoli. And a story about how Kate put Spencer to bed after a night of him drinking and he would strike her. I imagine she was one of the reasons he quit drinking.
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There's a simple solution to all of this: When a newer movie comes on, don't watch it. If enough people don't watch it, then the ratings will be bad and TCM will air the movie less or never again. A good number of people must have watched Austin Powers the first time it was on for it to be on again. Besides, the Theme of the Month is movie spoofs and as far as movie spoofs go, Austin Powers is like Citizen Kane. Austin Powers has never been on unless it was part of a theme.
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During the "Star Stories" featurette about Katharine Hepburn, there is a scene where she is running across a room saying, "For the love of heaven!" What movie is this from?
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Each person has a different definition of what a classic is. I believe a classic is any excellent movie no matter if it was released six weeks ago or six decades ago. TCM is just trying to satisfy all their viewers.
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Why is the 1942 non-silent version being played? I've waited for a long time to see The Gold Rush and its not even the original version. What gives??
And while I'm ranting, it makes documentaries much more interesting if they're shown after the movie.
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I think this makes number 5 in the past month... 6 if you include Barry White...
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Buddy Ebsen, who started in show business as a dancer and later became one of TV's biggest stars, has died.
Ebsen, 95, died Sunday (July 6) at a hospital in suburban Los Angeles, the AP reports. He had been admitted to the hospital last month for treatment of an illness.
Born Christian Rudolph Ebsen in 1908, Ebsen broke into the showbiz world in the late 1920s as a dancer in a number of Broadway shows. He and his sister, Vilma, formed an act that toured the vaudeville circuit and played in shows such as the "Ziegfeld Follies."
They eventually landed a contract at MGM, appearing first in "The Broadway Melody of 1936." Buddy Ebsen would go on to make nine more movies before 1940, including "Captain January" with Shirley Temple.
He nearly made 10 films. Ebsen was originally cast as the Tin Man in "The Wizard of Oz" but had to quit the production after suffering an allergic reaction to the makeup he had to wear.
Ebsen made his first splash on TV in the mid-1950s, playing Fess Parker's sidekick in the wildly popular "Davy Crockett" episodes that aired as part of ABC's "Disneyland" series. The show launched a national craze for coonskin caps and made Ebsen and Parker heroes to kids across the country.
Several years later, the lanky Ebsen was at the front of another huge hit, "The Beverly Hillbillies." The show, about a poor Appalachian family that strikes oil and takes its newfound wealth to Beverly Hills, was a Top 20 show for CBS in eight of its nine seasons.
Two years after "The Beverly Hillbillies" ended its run in 1971, Ebsen returned to star in another long-running series, "Barnaby Jones." He played a private detective whose easygoing demeanor belied his sharp analytical skills.
Ebsen also composed a number of songs during his life and became a surprise best-selling author in 2001, when he published the novel "Kelly's Quest."
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Ingmar Bergman is still very much alive. A few years ago he talked about doing a sequel to Scenes from a Marriage.