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Pktrek, Allie has posted a number of old TCM schedules a ways back in this forum that would probably be of help to you. As for what does TCM own: All RKO films, pre-1949 Warner Brothers and pre-1986 MGM films. Using the Database here on the website, it contains the info as which studio released a film allowing you to figure out if it is in the TCM library or would have to be rented. Hope that helps!

PKtrek, Sean Flynn was featured in a film or two but his passion appears to have been photography. He went to Vietnam as a news photographer and was killed in one of the battles if memory serves me correctly.

Theo, There's a western titled "Sargents 3" that stars Frank, Dean and Sammy as cavalry officers at a post out West.

Kyle, Excellent job! I really like the mix of directors and stars. Also enjoyed your remarks. I've got mine roughed out and started on Sunday with PST time zone as well so you won't be alone in that regard! I applaud you and Matt Helm for jobs well done! Message was edited by: lzcutter

The Winning of Barbara Worth The Iron Horse The Covered Wagon Stagecoach She Wore a Yellow Ribbon The Ox-Bow Incident My Darling Clementine Red River The Man from Laramie Rio Bravo The Searchers Liberty Valance Once Upon a Time in the West McCabe and Mrs. Miller More than ten, I know. sorry.

I just can't understand why they are leaving most of those films in the vault. They don't seem to realize that they're sitting on a goldmine.>> The parent company of Universal is now General Electric. They may think they bring good things to light but they really need to shine one on that vault and do it now.

I have heard the "borrow dead Barrymore" story from a source other than Raoul Walsh, but I don't remember where. >> Matt and Rusty, I believe it was Raoul Walsh and Gene Fowler, Sr along with someone else who's identity escapes me at the moment, who were the ones responsible for the joke. I may have Walsh's autobiography around here somewhere so I will see if I can look it up. Sobered Flynn up quick as I remember, but not for very long. Blake Edwards "borrowed" the story for use in "SOB".

Just because IMDB has it listed as 200:1, doesn't mean that is correct. IMDB has been known to make a mistake or two. "All that Heaven, the next Sirk film that he did with Wyman and Hudson was 1:85 and I concur with Cinesage that "MObsession" is 1:85 as well.

gwtwbooklover, actress Greer Garson does hold the record for the longest acceptance speech at the Academy Awards. Whe she won the Oscar for "Mrs. Miniver", her speech lasted for 51/2 minutes.>> Mongo, Did Greer talk for 5 and a half minutes or for 51 maybe 52 minutes?

The film was released by Universal so it is not in the TCM library. I don't have my handy cheat sheet with me that has the info of what studios own what libraries but the TCM Web folks are looking into making that info (with credit to coffeedan) a "sticky". Anyways, to get back on track, TCM would have to rent the film in order to broadcast it.

The database that TCM uses is from the American Film Institute and appears to be trying to be pretty comprehensive in terms of trying to database every film ever made. Just because a film is in the database does not mean that it is available to be shown on TCM nor does it mean that TCM is going to show all the films in the database. Nor does it mean that TCM sells all the films in the database.

Filmlover, The good news is that yes, Life Goes to the Movies is resting quite well in the vaults at UCLA Archives as well as the Academy's Pickford Center here in Hollywood. Am hoping someday someone realizes that it needs to be rebroadcast and more importantly, put out on DVD. Was one of Jack Haley, Jr's best docs with yeoman help from Richard Schickel.

Mary Badham came out of retirement last year and was in "Our Very Own" as Mrs. Nutbush.

Arabella, I understand where the terms come from when speaking of J&E and their fans, I just find it odd that people who are not devout fans and just looking for more information regarding the books and the duo are being labeled with those terms.

Stoney, I think that Tom Hanks grew his hair long for his role in the upcoming "DaVinci Code" film helmed by Ron Howard. A different look for Tom, no doubt, though I didn't think it looked dirty or greasy. I also agree that it is time to move away from the single host (especially if Billy Crystal is unavailable). I really like your idea of Will, George, Lily and Meryl.

Butterfly, you come not to praise Sharon but to bury her. Your a Saint, so why not simply come out and say your against all Sinners >> I have to admit that I find this whole labeling of people as saints or sinners just because they have some questions and are asking for more information more than just a tad odd.

Ralph, I really like Will Smith and George Clooney as presenters and think they would make great Oscar hosts. Loved the Lily and Meryl show, they were great and Robert Altman seemed geniunely struck at receiving an award from such an established group. Lionsgate took a page from the Weinstein How to Win an Oscar playbook. They sent every member of the Academy a DVD shortly after the first of the year. Plus, they ran full page ads in the LATimes damn near every day touting the two or three critcs who wrote favorable reviews. I'm sure they did the same with the trades, Variety and Hollywood Reporter. Plus, as I understand it, the movie plays better on DVD than it does on the big screen. (perhaps because they could pause, go to the bathroom, get some food, come back and that would alter the experience of watching it from beginning to end). I don't think "Good Night and Good Luck" ever really stood a chance but David Straithern did give a great performance and the Academy did acknowledge it by nominating it. Of the remaining BP nominee, I thought "Capote" by far the best film of the bunch. Loved PSHoffman's and RWitherspoon's acceptance speeches. Didn't care for the "Hard to be a Pimp" song but the other nominees were down right dreadful. I don't think by winning it is the end of western civilization, just that for once, the younger members of the Academy were finally able to break the voting bloc of the older members. I suspect that the majority of older voters didn't bother to vote for Best Song. The winner of that category is usually the one that you could imagine Jack Lemmon singing in his shower and I think the older bloc couldn't imagine him singing any of them so left that category blank. Tom Cruise will never be in the same league with George Clooney and Tom Hanks, let alone the classic greats, in my opinion. I know there are posters around these parts who don't like Clooney mainly because of his politics but I like the choices he makes (except for Oceans 12) and think he is a damn fine actor. Still wish TCM would do a night of chain gang movies-ie "Prisoner", "Cool Hand Luke" and "O Brother". Still can't remember who Marc Anthony was oogling while holding JLo's hand but it seemed so apropo. Loved Lauren Bacall. Did not like the music cues on the majority of the montages though I did enjoy the western montage and the "In Memoriam". Still believe it's time to retire Chuck Workman. I think one reason more older movie stars don't show up is a) tickets are expensive and not easy to come by getting there and back through the traffic truly sucks even if someone else is doing the driving. The show starts at 5:00 pm PST so you have to start getting ready early in the day so you can leave with plenty of time to sit in the traffic. c) why put up with all of that when you can have friends over, watch it on tv, see more of the show, not have to answer the stupid questions from reporters while walking the red carpet or risk being ignored because the young reporters don't recognize you.

ILoveFred, Don't know if they told you in Civics class, but the character of Dill is based on Harper Lee's childhood friend, Truman Capote. Also, Mary Badham recently appeared in a low budget indie film. Perhaps Mongo knows the name?

According to IMDB, William Wellman is also uncredited on that film. Does anyone know more about his contribution to this film?

Hello, i will soon be introducing my mother to the wonderful world of forums. In the meantime we would love to get a thread started regarding a somewhat technical issue.>> Mbug, I have to ask, so who has the technical interest, you or mom?

We should mention "Rope" by Hitchcock.

Mongo, I would have gladly given up one of Chuck Workman's montages in order to have a longer "In Memoriam" tribute that included more of the folks who passed away last year.

Kusz, The sad reality is that it costs major dollars to get a film "DVD ready". Often, the films have to go through major restoration work before that. The restoration work costs major dollars and can take years. I say all this to point up the fact that with few exceptions, DVDs of classic films are not big money makers for the studios. Add to it that most people don't want to spend over $15 for a disc and the smaller companies like Kino and Milestone Films can't buy the rights, do the restoration and produce the DVD and then sell it for that price and make a living. Warner Bros is the one studio in town that understands the value of its library and not only works at preserving it but also releases a great number of classic titles each year. Warner Bros will go the extra mile to track down footage believed lost, and will track down elements around the world in order to present a film the way the audience saw it when it was originally released. That happens because George Feltenstein believes in the preservation of film and has assembled a crew at Warner Bros that follows his lead. The majority of Home Entertainment chiefs are not from the same cloth as Feltenstein. The folks at Fox are doing a good job of releasing their classics though we all wish they would open the vaults on more of their musicals. Sony is finally getting into the act. Now that Universal is under the GE corporate banner, they seem to think the only films they own are the horror classics. And Paramount is finally starting to see the light and realize that there is a market for their classics. So, there are many issues surrounding your question and I just wanted to highlight a few of them. I don't want to discourage you or anyone else but the more knowledge you have the more effective your campaign can be.

Larry, I understand completely. My mom is about twenty years younger than yours and I am having some of the same issues with her.

Larry, It was a pretty ho-hum evening for the most part. Robert Wise was definitely part of the "In Memoriam" tribute. They listed "The Day the Earth Stood Still", "Sound of Music" and one other of his films. I'm almost positive that Ruth Warrick was included in last year's "In Memoriam". Don't remember Ruth Hussey, Jean Parker or Geraldine Fitzgerald being shown. Anybody else have a better memory?