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Funny, moira. As I was watching one of the wonderful obscure TCM film noirs today, 'Crime By Night', I was thinking the exact same thing about Jerome Cowan. Jerome WHO???? Yup, you've seen him a gazillion times...he was in 138 films and made 57 television appearances...but he absolutely delighted in this film. His timing was impeccable, his delivery was spot on, and he even did a darned good job of 'getting the girl'...in this case Jane Wyman. And you are correct, both Van Heflin AND Van Johnson were better than their material. I personally love to focus on the second string actors, to me they flesh out a movie and without them the 'stars' would be talking to their reflections in a mirror. A personal case in point is Clark Gable, almost as much of a non-actor (he is simply a 'star') as John Wayne. My opinion, mind you, and I don't advocate burning any films that Clark Gable is in.......

True, Max Schreck, Klaus Kinski and Gary Oldman all played an unattractive Dracula. Bela Lugosi, imho, was an achingly sexy Dracula..........

tcmprogrammer, when the day comes that I am no longer upset that I missed THIS film noir or THAT film noir at 6:00am or 3:00am, THEN I'll be the first to let you know that you have joined the ranks of an AMC. As of RIGHT now, today, you are THE best movie station in the sewer that is cable television...and satellite television, I'm sure, although I wouldn't pay those crooks for the pleasure of their hundred plus extra crap channels. Bingo, you are a "network that is about the history of film". I don't like color films, I don't like silent films, but I ADORE black and white films, especially the 'film noir, venetian blind, shadow on the wall, striped furniture, everyone wearing suits and dresses' films. And all the others that I DON'T like are as much a part of the history of film as the Gutenberg Bible is part of the history of literature. Okay, so I have a "specialized" interest in your films. SO WHAT????? So everyone ELSE who has a specialized interest in your films should....here, I'll say it slow, so the grammatically challenged can follow....PICK.......AND.........CHOOSE. DON'T turn ON TCM when they DON'T have something you don't like. Take an English course at your local high school, learn to spell correctly, learn to read, and then peruse your television guide to find out WHEN THEY ARE programming something you like. DUH..........was THAT so difficult to understand? tcmprogrammer, I am a cranky, obstreperous, often crudely written New Yawk poster, but your channel...which, by the way, the jackasses at Rainbow Cablevision TOOK TEN YEARS TO BRING TO MY LINEUP...is THE best thing since sliced bread. Okay, well, at least since the early AMC. Say, can you buy 'Remember WENN' from the idiots at AMC? What a WONDERFUL little series that was. SO, take the barbs and put them aside, but take the compliments to heart. You all, amazingly, since I also hate the corporate entertainment industry to pieces, are wonderful.

Of course you are correct, kimbo. Silents are a part of film history, and although I am not a big fan of them, I have come to strongly dislike what leo has suggested. And he a 'supposed' author. TCM is doing the audience a service by programming silents. If leo and his ilk want the sanitized, MTV, Clear Channel, Rainbow Media, Rupert Murdoch version of entertainment history, they can always: change....the....channel.

brackenhe, you mean you're not in awe of our resident author's command of the English language? Too bad, I guess he's not also exiting, stage right.

'The' book? Don't you mean 'My' book? Slipped up there, youngster. Gotta keep in mind that you're pretending to be an author, not just a poster who assumed the name of an author of a verrry obscure book. Does Leo on that film site know you're using his name? Oh, and BUY the book, WHY would I want to do that? I don't even KNOW Leo...then again, neither do you. By the way, the book review you wrote as 'leslie' is quite obvious. And again, an AUTHOR who doesn't know how to spell 'crap'...OH, come on, graduate high school first and then come back to post.

Now, now, no need for profanity. What are you, sixteen? A writer who *should* know how to spell 'ridiculous' and 'damned' SHOULD be able to understand the following three words... CHANGE THE CHANNEL.

>my, how clever you all think you are. No, Leo, you're the one who has been trying to impress us all since day one with your genius at 'supposedly' having written A book. By the way, I don't ANY other author in the world who would have mentioned their 'supposed' ONE book as often as you have here. Darn, and here I said I was going to stop this.

"stonebrook": Mongo, that must be me. Let's see, leo the, ahem, 'writer' couldn't even cut and paste my name or spell 'swallowed' correctly, made a presumption about my viewing preferences, and insulted my intellect. Then he went on to infer that because *I* haven't created a 'book', that I should keep quiet. And his last sentence made no sense at all. Well, I did promise not to speak to the troll, I believe I'd better stop talking *about* the troll as well, since this is getting us all nowhere. He is accomplishing what he is setting out to do, i.e., disrupt this board. I assume he will only be happy when TCM turns into AMC. You're welcome, tcmprogrammer, and know that: a. there are many here who appreciate what you do, and b. you can NEVER make all of the people happy all of the time.

You know, leo, you remind me of a poster on another board I frequent on mysteries. He constantly crows about how intelligent, rich and successful he is with his own computer business. Now, of late, he has branched out into misogyny. All this, at a board designed to talk about mysteries. I am all for going off topic, in fact, this is off topic. At yet another board on radio and film, I was censured for going off topic, and I ask indulgence for this post. But to my point. While just about everyone here is very civil, very thoughtful, and very well spoken, you came here with tales of your editorial prowess. Now, even an idiot knows that someone can plug 'author' into Google and come up with an author of SOME book which no one has read, and then use that name to post on a movie board. Your posts included and invited insults. I'm impressed that your retentive powers are still intact, but so, sir, are mine. I too am at fault many times, in that my New Yawk language can be coarse. I tend not to write by halves - if I dislike something I, unfortunately, usually don't hide that fact. On the other hand, if something or someone needs a compliment, I am more than effusive in my praise. And TCMprogrammer deserved more than a few compliments this month, and you, sir, were way off base with your implication on his behalf. Finally, I now no longer believe you are whom you pretend to be. No writer could (or would) construct a sentence as poorly as you have here, and push the 'send' button. By the way, back in your original 'Doris Day' post, the correct word is 'interpret', not 'interrupt'. I won't bother posting to you any longer, I think your sole aim here is disruption. You, sir, are a troll.

No, sorry, leo. You are quite wrong on the programming of TCM. When it even comes CLOSE to the horror that was the 'new and improved' AMC, I will be the first to let you know. You are wrong. The mix is very good, there isn't always a movie I like, but then there are festivals like this last month that make every exorbitant dollar I pay the monopolistic Cablevision worth it. Okay, well almost. To those of us who won't get a satellite dish just to have forty more poker and reality channels, TCM is THE only decent movie channel amongst the 57 channels of crap on the air (of 'family' cable) right now. Agreed? THE ONLY DECENT MOVIE CHANNEL. So please don't imply that a human being who, in this day and age of indifference and offshoring and illiteracy and the inability to speak English and rudeness, PERSONALLY COMES to this board to answer questions and take suggestions BACK to the PTB, should be "let go". IF you do not like the lineup of TCM, leo, change the channel.

Well, jpo, you might have gotten a little more empathy, but this week happens to be the 'Week From Heaven', chock full of the best crime film noir movies ever made, I don't know where they're getting them. AND, the people behind the corporate entity that is Time Warner fixed a computer glitch on these message boards that now allows for MORE (I bet they're sorry about fixing it!) posting than ever before! You have to understand, this many good things don't befall American people in one week. We're giddy with our good fortune. Okay, maybe it's just me. So, if you really are still anxious for your movie, why don't you submit a 'suggestion' that they run it? Or, submit a post to TCMprogrammer, my current hero of the month.

lolite, I don't remember the ending of the movie where Vincent Price talked to the audience, but I only saw 'The Tingler' for the first time not very long ago, and I do NOT think I could watch it again. The concept of the movie totally creeped me out, inserting the 'tingler' into a person's body and it would travel throughout the body and....holy ick, Batman. Reminds me of the urban legends I used to hear about the insect that crawled in a person's ear and travelled throughout their brain! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK! I have enough stress in my life without tinglers on my spine!!!!!! LOL, but seriously, what a totally creepy movie. Reminds me of the very first time I watched 'Night of the Living Dead', the original of course. I was alone, it was night, and I completely and utterly creeped out. What a glorious experience THAT must have been in the movie theater! OH, and the first time I saw 'The Fly' THE ORIGINAL OF COURSE..........helpppppppp me, helllllllllllp me........ACK! About the only equivalent I have is seeing 'Rodan' in the movie theater. Made a big impression on me.

Interesting, thank you. Is the leasing of movies expensive? I would have thought that the pockets of Time Warner were nearly bottomless. Then again, perhaps they budget more for their executives than they do for the really important business of showing and preserving films? Speaking of which, anyone here know what happened to the AMC film preservation program? Did they use all the preservation money they used to ask for to treat their execs to bigger limos? It's funny to see old tapes I have from the hey day of AMC which asked for donations for film preservation, when they no longer SHOW the films they supposedly preserved. Well, however you're choosing to distribute your budget, tcmpgmr, you're doing an outstanding job this week.

Ain't that the truth, lolite. Imagine how 91 films, for the most part 50 years and older, are giving SOOOO much pleasure to SOOOO many people. Just think. Fast forward 50 years. Picture TCM still in business..........HAH! Cablevision will have bought them and turned them into a Shopping Channel. Where was I? Oh yes, fast forward 50 years. TCM will have to come up with NINETY ONE 50 year old films of quality that don't have gaggles of computer generated effects, gratuitious sex, and mindless violence. Then again, maybe the aforementioned WILL qualify as quality. Who knows. Unless my head is still here, a la Dennis Potter, I'll be dead.

Thanks, all. So is the bottom line that Universal would not allow TCM to show those films on a 'lease' basis (is that how it's done, they're leased?)? What would be the benefit to them, I can't see everyone rushing out to buy any of these movies on DVD (or VHS). Is it a case of the dog in the manger? Does a film get into the public domain if the studio which made it no longer wishes to retain the rights? Again, why would one old film (Kennel Murder Case) get into the public domain while the other three are still being held? LOL, thanks for the class in the business of cinema. Fascinating stuff.

Absolutely, bansi. At the risk of sounding too treacley, and since I'm usually one of the first to complain, I'd like to say again how 'swell' this crime wave spate of movies is. And how pleased I am to see a company promise to fix something and then fix it. That don't happen that often in New York, so I'm quite a cynic. TCM, whatever you do, DON'T let Rainbow Media or Clear Channel buy you.

tcmprogrammer, as wonderful as the recent 91(91!) crime movie film fest is, and it is! (and I should stop with the accolades, I'm even making me sick), I wonder if you have the following in your library: ALL the Philo Vance movies..........i.e., the William Powell three that are NOT shown while The Kennel Murder Case is constantly shown: The Greene Murder Case The Canary Murder Case The Benson Murder Case and the other Warren William one: The Gracie Allen Murder Case Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, I'll be horn swaggled! I do believe you're right, tcmweb. It worked, first time. And thank you. By the way, tcmweb and tcmprogrammer.....NINETY ONE crime dramas have been programmed during this crime film fest????? GOLD, pure gold. I can't tape fast enough!!! Thank you, I'm in movie heaven.

Nice try. Nope, I won't go to an individual notification site, since this is a problem AFFECTING THE ENTIRE MESSAGE BOARD. The problem, in a word? It take 1001 clicks to log in, another 1001 clicks on the 'reply' button to a message to bring up a reply form that DOESN'T say: YOU ARE A GUEST AND ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM THAT FUNCTION, and ANOTHER 1001 clicks to actually get the message THROUGH. How's that? Are we clear on the problem? I believe the problem is with whomever you are paying to supply this board format. They are using two cans and a string, and two chimps are at the controls. SO, why don't YOU let us know via this message board when you REALLY have the problem fixed? Thanks so much. I realize this board is free, but we PAY for the privilege of accessing your station, so we ARE paying customers after all, aren't we? Finally, is customer satisfaction of any importance to you?

I agree, again...lol, did so in another post. Amazing week of programming, kudos to TCM.

Well, bless your heart, tcmprogrammer (although I'm begging you, *please* fix the login system or change the format of this site), this week is heaven sent to me. An entire week of crime dramas, I'm in film heaven. Thank you, thank you, thank you, and finally, thank you.

This is getting me madder. With other sites, if one doesn't shut down the browser, the log-in remains. NOT with TCM. tcmprogrammer, what gives? Is there a feedback function...no, I haven't seen one...where all the complaints about this despicable log-in system can be directed? It is completely ridiculous and unwarranted. I KNOW it's all about money, I work for a money-centric corporation, and they don't GET more money-centric than Time Warner. Are we not providing enough return for the thought of money output in system upgrade? Is THAT what it is? We're giving TCM 'eyeballs', aren't we? Don't they get advertising based on 'eyeballs'? Helllooooooo???????? And now I start the cycle....you're logged in, you're not logged in, you're not permitted that as a guest, blah, blah, blah, et cetera, et cetera. Come on, you geniuses in Time Warner, get your act together. Hmmmm, perhaps a boycott of all things Time Warner? How would THAT grab your little purse strings?

Nah, slappy. Keep trying. There are lots and lots of good people here. Neither have I seen such a messed up message board fostered by one of the richest corporations in the world. Heck, Yahoo is bad, and even THEY are not as bad as this board. And oh, by the way, Brando was by NO stretch of the imagination the 'world's greatest actor'.

alwaystcm, 'Forbidden Planet' is going to be shown on July 5 at 3:30pm. Good idea, a SciFi theme. There were a few I never saw and would like to catch, particularly one about a kid and aliens taking over the bodies of people he knows (?). Heck, I even went so far as to *buy* 'Brain From Planet Arous' because it was never shown anymore, and it was...sigh...one of Robert Fuller's (big crush) first screen appearances. However, tcmprogrammer, don't give TCM the idea that we want *all* new *all* the time! Or the PTB will do an AMC on us, and that would be a horror.