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A Comic Strip for a Sunday Morning Popeye, 1938 (Click Through on Above Image to Access Larger Versions) or use this link

Sunday, July 10th

For 'MissWonderly" - http://www.gocomics.com/frazz/2011/07/08#mutable_644657 Poutine???? Kyle In Hollywood

Saturday, July 9th (Click Through On Above Image to Access Larger Versions) ------------------------------ *Fail-Safe* (1964) France (Apologies if this image was previously posted.)

jorjenzo - You need to find an admin contact at games com. It is usually found at a "Contact Us" link somewhere on the site's homepage. No one here at the TCM/Turner website can help you with the error message you are seeing. TCM/Turner has no affiliation with gamescom. Kyle In Hollywood

*"Ha! Thanks for the laugh!...that is priceless."* - JackFavell I hoped you would get a smile from that image. kjk

My first impression was that the bobblehead looked alot like gameshow host Jack Narz. Kyle In Hollywood

Tarzan and the serials will be going on hiatus in August during "Summer Under The Stars". But I think they both return in September. Kyle In Hollywood

*"One thing that's always intrigued me about moviemaking? How did they eliminate traffic noise, ground and air, from their outdoor sets? It looks like the Thief set is only half-a-block from a four-lane road."* - smileys Pssst. *Thief* was a silent movie. But I won't tell anyone you forgot that. kjk

Congrats to the "Polecat". I know you'll be a fine moderator. Kyle In Hollywood

*"You can find Powell without his moustache in "Love Crazy" where he tries to pass himself off as his sister."* - movieman1957 Thanks! Just curious. Does the moustache "miraculously" reappear the next time he is seen in male attire in the movie? While seeing Powell moustache-free when in drag would be necessary for the illusion, it would be jarring to see him without it when he's wearing a suit. Kyle In Hollywood

*" How would they handle having the introduction and exit from a movie which they could not rent?"* - SansFin TCM plans film rentals/acquisitions far in advance to ensure there are no issues like the one you mention. And Guest Programmer evenings can likely be re-arranged during the year if potential conflicts might exist. If TCM can present *Touch Of Evil* in June but not in May, then Chris Isaak's evening as Guest Programmer will be that month rather than the other. Plus, as a few of the members here can attest, Guest Programmers are asked to provide a list of numerous potential titles that they would like to present and TCM will narrow it down to the four titles for presentation during their evening. This helps ensure that TCM will have access to those titles for a particular month. Kyle In Hollywood

*"After reading all the post I like to point out something, not everyone in the Middle East is Arab."* - hamradio You're correct. And I bet Professor Shaheen, as a Christian of Egyptian heritage, would be the first to agree with you too. But it is not a distinction that was made by the film studios so, when looking at the images the studios produced, you almost have to use their "definition" of the term. TCM looked at Asian Images a few years ago - but completely avoided images from the vast majority of that continent - especially India - while including "Pacific Islanders" (among others) in the line-up. I think the use of "Arab" for all these nationalities is just some expedient shorthand on TCM's part. And even for Professor Shaheen. Kyle In Hollywood

*Mrs. Parkington* portrait artwork (Click Through on Above Image to Access Larger Version) Anyone know? Was this used in the film? (Calling BSG!) Kyle In Hollywood

*"The upright movie projector died long ago, as did the sleeker, flat, table top model, which replaced it and never worked as well. As for the movies, they disappeared during a move, probably around 1987..."* - JackFavell I picture your youth to have been something like this - Advertising Artwork, 1960s Kyle In Hollywood

Friday, July 8th Singing Cowboys Every Friday Night In July Repost of July 2009 Image (Click Through On Above Images to Access Larger Versions)

*"I believe I remember reading somewhere that all of the introductions, Essentials and the Guest Programmer are all taped during two days."* - SansFin Things have gotten a bit jumbled up in your description. All the intros for a full season of "The Essentials" are taped over two days, typically in the fall. "Guest Programmer Nights" can be taped in NYC or LA along with being in done in Atlanta. A few years ago RO recorded about a half a dozen upcoming guest programmers the week before the Oscars when he was in LA for the awards ceremony. I think a half day may be set aside to record these special evenings and they can be done many months in advance. Otherwise RO typically spends two days a month in Atlanta recording the intros/outros for the standard, monthly TCM line-ups. But the addition of "Now Playing: The Show" to his schedule each month may have added an extra day to his time in Atlanta. But it wouldn't surprise me if some commentaries get jettisoned from his recording schedule if things are running long. Kyle In Hollywood

*"...I do not believe it would have mattered in the end because we would not have been serious competition to these great entry schedules."* - SansFin Phooey! I've seen the work of both of you and know that would not be the case. Kyle In Hollywood Edited by: hlywdkjk on Jul 8, 2011 10:10 AM to add a missing verb! Oops!

*"I didn't understand why he chose to hit on that point..."* - David In Seattle I missed all the discussion on *Adventures In Iraq* and the follow-up feature. But I have seen the discussion to *Sirocco* and now *Trunk To Cairo*. I am sorry I missed the earlier intros. As to the Arabs in WWII, maybe he sees an important distinction between being aligned with (or sympathetic to) the Axis and being equated to a "Nazi". I doubt this was delineated well, if at all, in these films. Fighting the Allies and being a Nazi really are not synonymous or interchangeable and Professor Shaheen might wish that such a difference was explicitly made in some of these titles. I did like his shorthand label of the "BB" stereotypes - buxom belly dancers and boisterous barterers - that permeate these films. Kyle In Hollywood

It's the Day Of Reckoning. And little did I reckon that it would be so difficult to choose a favorite schedule. First, thanks for the positive responses to my "out-of-competition" week of TCM Programming. I am always pleased when my ideas connect with the membership here. Second, Congrats to 'kingrat' on moderating a wonderful Challenge. Ya done good, sir. Now to the Challengers... Everyone did exceptionally well this time out - especially all of you that programmed short subjects. That's always a bridge too far for me. JamesInArlington - selecting William Powell as "SOTM" (Has anyone ever seen William Powell without a mustache?) and spotlighting malevolent computers are wonderful choices. Also liked the inclusion of *Anna And The King Of Siam*. ScottMacGillvray - using Character Actors for the "1-2-3" segment was the best of all the submissions. Well done. skimpole - Saturday Morning Animation and *Hellzapoppin'* are highlights for me. Fedya - You out did yourself with the current events themes during the week but NEVER mention The Green Bay Packers around 'tcmprogrammr'. The Steeler fan is still feeling wounded. traceyk65 - You're the "Gorilla My Dreams". It was great to have you back in the game. countessdelave - I love a little wicked humor (Eggs = Rocky) and silly puns too. Next time, go for *Fatal Attraction*. 'filmlover' and 'lzcutter' - my long-time challenge pals. Once again, you both kept up your reputations of being among the best at this intact. But my favorite week of programming for the 19th Programming Challenge came from *LonesomePolecat*. "LP", your themes were great fun and the film selections equally so. Special kudos to remembering the Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, saluting the staff writers of the Sid Caesar Show and the musically capable actors. Great great job. Whoever has the honor of moderating the next Challenge, with the work that was submitted this time out, they will have earned that distinction, Congratulations to everyone. Kyle In Hollywood

*"Who or how is the schedule made? No big deal just wondering."* There is a staff of programmers in Atlanta that create the schedules. These folks are the ones responsible for picking the "Star Of The Month", the monthly "Spotlight" and all the other themes or special events that appear on the TCM schedule each month and the film selections that accompany them.. There is also an Original Programming department which is responsible for the non-film presentations on the channel. Kyle In Hollywood

Thursday, July 7th Race and Hollywood: Arab Images In Films *Sirocco* (1951) Spain

JackFavell - So, who's got the movie projector now? I hope it is still floating through the family somehow, somewhere. And I'm glad you are enjoying the "interlopers" I add to the Gallery on special occasions. I like throwing some other illustration art into the mix once in a while. Kyle In Hollywood

'busterpup' - Thanks for the personal testimonial and for confirming that the man across from Robert Osborne is very much what he appears to be. It must be a bit of a thrill, or at least "a kick", to see your professor on TCM this month. I hope you pop in here all month too. Kyle In Hollywood

*"kingrat, I understood Kyle to be saying that he never thought of Arabs as enslavers being a "prevalent image in films", not that Arabs were not enslavers."* - David In Seattle Actually, both of you are correct. Prior to last night, I personally haven't thought of "Arabs as enslavers" historically or of such images/references being "prevalent in films". I think I will learn alot this month. Kyle In Hollywood