movieman1957
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Research for you.
"Anatomy of A Murder" has his character as Paul Boegler.
"Vertigo" is where his name is Scotty.
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This year's memorial is in the video collection here. Click on the video link at the top of the page. Yesterday you could find it under "Our Picks" or type in TCM Remembers."
If anyone doesn't know you can have your own palylist.
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Dec 30 at 1:35am, "Dog Shy." This is actually the 31st.
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6000+ posts in less than two years. You guys are amazing (and maybe a little bit crazy.)
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I'm with you redriver. I'll take something fun. The Marxes, L&H have always been primary. (TCM even ran quite a Marx Bros. movies on a recent New Year's Eve.)
We used to visit friends and watch really bad sci-fi movies. The "so bad they are funny" kind. I'd rather have straight fun though.
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Shonna:
You're back. Yea!
It's not better or worse than some of the other midlevel movies they show it just happened to be thirty years later. They've shown other movies from later years. TCM has never really limited itself but it is rare they get as recent as ten years. During the upcoming "31 Days of Oscar" you'll get whole nights from the 1990s.
Chris
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For March TCM is showing "The Music Box" and "Sons of The Desert." Granted they are the most common but they are part of "The Essentials." Nice to see they are getting their due.
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It's not the literal beginning to "White Christmas." That starts -
The sun is shining, the grass is green, the orange and palm trees sway.
There's never been such a day in Beverly Hills L A.
But it's December the 24th and I'm longing to be up north....." I' m dreaming, etc.
or as near as I can remember it.
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Jack:
I'm glad you like Harpo's solo. Not everyone likes Harpo's playing. I'm always listening and amazed at the transformation he has when he plays. For those few moments, for me, he is not Harpo he is Arthur Marx musician. I don't know whether it was just concentration or he took it so seriously but it was a joy to watch.
I would have loved to have seen Chico do some serious music but I'm sure I'm in the minority.
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You left out "The Birds."
I would also tend to think "The Trouble With Harry" belongs more in a comparison with "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" as it is that different a film than rest of your comparisons.
More to your point would be, Why?
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I've only seen about half the list but I agree with those. "The Man From The Alamo" I thought gave an interesting turn on the main character. Been awhile but I've seen it listed on the Westerns channel recently.
"The Law and Jake Wade" is one I'm looking forward to later this month. Really like Widmark.
My favorite of your list is "The Fastest Gun Alive." I think Ford is quite good in this one. He gives unusual depth to his character. The only problem I have is with Crawford's obsession about the whole thing. All in all it is a terrific movie.
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Congratulations to all who put up a schedule. It is a daunting but fun task. It has always made me appreciate the chore that belongs to those at TCM. (You first timers should feel satisfied that you were able to accpomplish this job.)
Thanks also for the magazine covers. It is always great fun to see how they will turn out. Maybe one will end up for real again like the Ida Lupino cover from last year.
Lynn, congratulations for a well deserved honor.
Kyle, you did a wonderful job again. Now you can be back in the game next time. (This thought alone puts me behind for the next one.)
Now we can all take a deep breath. "Out with the bad, in with the good."
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Randy:
You mention character actors and for me that is one of the biggest holes we have today. Granted I'm not a big fan of current movies but anyone who fits this group aren't that noticeable. Unless I'm missing something, which is quite likely, the people like Walter Brennan, James Gleason, William Demarest, Thelma Ritter and others contributed so much that it is hard to imagine movies without them.
Granted, there must be some today but they certainly don't seem to get recognized as they used to be.
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What is your most underrated (as hell) western?
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You can catch it Dec 17 at 8:00am.
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The Westerns channel showed a lot of "Gunsmoke" from about 1961 and 1962 a year or so ago. They are now running "The Big Valley." My guess is when they run that cycle "Gunsmoke" may be back. You would even get to see a young Burt Reynolds through some of those episodes.
I enjoyed the TV movies they made. Nothing great, just fun stuff that brought back an occasional old character.
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Coopsgirl:
Not everyone in Baltimore is thrilled either. Some say Tejada gave up. Some say he did when he got dragged into the mess with Palmero. Some say the Orioles quit on him. Whatever might be true he has a better chance to be on a winner in Houston than here. Although six players does seem like a lot.
If the trade bites you it will become a welcome change from the Orioles getting bit.
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Lynn:
That is an interesting point on the furniture size. I never would have thought of that. Fonda was a normal height. It's easy enough to do with the clothes. You just make everything short. Being thin helped too.
Your orator comment reminded me of Carradine in "Liberty Valance." A great deal of nothing that sounds like something.
I always enjoyed the little homespun wisdom thrown throughout the film. Too bad TCM couldn't show this and "Abe Lincoln In Illinois" together.
Chris
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It looks like imdb.com has it the other way around. They do show a "cut" version for the US release.
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SandyK and drdoolittle:
I can give you an update on Danny. She is working hard at school. It takes a great deal of her time but she is well. I pass on some things I read from you so she knows she is missed. She misses being here. Her own computer has gone to that great junk pile in the sky. Her college system does not allow her access here or at Silver Screen Oasis.
Like most, she is looking forward to Christmas as soon as she can get through her finals.
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I don't totally disagree about the DH. The only thing worse is watching a pitcher try and hit.
In Baltimore these last few years there has hardly been anything sports-wise worth watching. The Orioles or the Ravens have hardly had anything resembling an offense. Too bad considering our history.
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There are several I want to vote for as I could spend weeks in front of the TV. But as I can only pick one I send my vote for "lzcutter."
Kudos to "patful" for jumping in. It wasn't that bad, was it?
To everyone, congratulations on such wonderful schedules. It's hard work but fun and everyone did a fine job.
Chris
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It's so wonderful to have Donna back. Unfortunately, I can't read her schedule either. Looking forward to it though.
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Like anything else it all depends. While I wouldn't want to watch beach movies all day the Marx Bros films from earlier in the week were right up my alley. Daytimes usually have some sort of theme or connection run through them.
We must be due for a birthday salute soon.
As Christmas draws near, what heartwarming scenes do you cherish?
in Musicals
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Maybe the most special is at the end of "It's A Wonderful Life." Also, similarly, "A Christmas Carol."
Through both stories, though for different reasons, their lives are transformed. What has been their burden, their sorrow, their perspective is not just changed but completely replaced. By having been shown the mistake of their attitude they are now joyful.
The thought is planted that maybe there is hope for us - or at least those who see life the same way as the characters.