movieman1957
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He doesn't pick the movies. There are occasional nights where the theme is "Bob's Picks." There is a programming dept and a person names "tcmprogrmmr" will sometimes post here as a favor to us to answer questions about the programming and library.
There are many here who state that Osborne does not write the intros. He is an author of several books on the movies and the Oscar history. He has been a columnist for a magazine ( and maybe an editor.) "Hollywood Reporter"? Someone will correct me.
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Quite a few of the movies on Kyle's list from 1998 and I think even lately show a tendacy by TCM to show newer movies that have an older time frame to them. Titles such as "Sense and Sensibility", "The Patriot", "Out of Africa" have a particluar time setting. They are historical or in a time that fits the classic movie era. Others may have the feel of a classic film. They may be filmed in a manner that would remind one of an old movie. "Victor/Victoria", even with its theme, is sort of a screwball comedy. It fits. Some may work within a tribute to an actor, director, etc. so it may be difficult to separate them from those movies shown around it.
It's not perfect. It will never make everyone happy. It may be a way to help draw newer viewers in. As pointed out, one is familiar with "Sense and Sensibilty" may not be familiar with "Pride and Prejudice." Maybe that person will fall in love with Greer Garson and there is a new TCM viewer.
Thank heaven TCM is an alternative to the pay channels.
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Vallo:
I think he may be referring to the Trivia link at the top of the page. It's been awhile since I've looked at them but some of the scores are quite high. I never hoped to get near them.
Be that as it may, she probably would enjoy the trivia thread.
Chris
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Thanks for the pictures on Hart. Two of those were among the ones I was trying to post. I thought he had one of the most interesting faces. He's more "The Great Stone Face" than Keaton for my money.
Chris
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They already tried something along this line with "Scarlett." It was a 1994 TV miniseries with Timothy Dalton and Joanne Whaley. I understand that alone wouldn't make it immune. If that were the case we Holywood wouldn't be runnign through their 1970s TV Guides.
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I did. I remember wanting to get through the early parts so we could get to the Marx Bros. stuff. I could not tell you any of the lines but I remember the men who played the Brothers being quite good. It was a nice evening.
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There was a film titled "Sodom and Gomorrah" with Stewart Granger playing "Lot." It's been a long time so I don't qutie remember the details you mention but I thought I'd throw it out there. Amazon apparently has access to used copies.
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A check on imdb.com doesn't list either Hagman or Darrin in the cast.
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It's great Mike, simply great.
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Mike:
As the saying goes "Even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then." So maybe some of those people might turn up a gem.
One night I think will be interesting will be Jack Klugman when he shows "12 Angry Men."
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Yeah. I'll keep playing with it. Maybe it's the picture. Maybe it's this computer. This is why I liked the preview option. I might get one at SSO.
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William S. Hart
(Still won't work for me.)
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How interesting you put in shots from "A Lady Takes A Chance." One of the least known (IMO) of Wayne's films. It helps that Jean Arthur is in it too. It's a fun film. Should be shown more often.
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This is the only thing I can find. This is a menu fr om the company that produced it. you'll have to look down through the menu. There are other TCM featurettes as well.
http://www.raygun.com/work_original.html
There are many promos in the TCM site. Click on "Video" at the top of the page.
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Hi April:
More great pictures.
The actor you don't know in the picture with Glenn Ford is the late Bobby Darin.
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Amazon doesn't show any kind of box set. TCM is showing an daytime long selection of these on November 23.
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While I'm not thrilled with the bug either it can at least be argued that it isn't on for very long. I still hold the opinion that it is commercial free in the real sense of the phrase. Frankly, there aren't many ways for TCM to improve their bottom line. I still view their existence as an almost philanthropic endeavor. They may not be the perfect set-up in our wishes but they beat anything else.
BTW, welcome on.
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And which show is this from?
I have no wish to offend but you must know by now that you are in the wrong website for this kind of a request. Television is not an area that TCM uses for material.
Save yourself from the ensuing avalanche of posters and recondsider your requests here. You will find no hope of them being broadcast here.
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Always enjoyed Harry Carey. I'd love to se more of his silents. Thanks for the pictures and info.
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I think I rememeber someone saying it is a version of "That's Life." Unfortunately, I'm less sure of the artist.
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I really like this movie too. I had not even heard of it until I stumbled on it a few years ago. I think the cast is fine all around. While I like Ford a great deal I think the most interesting character is Borgnine's.
For most of the movie he is a very nice, if a bit unmannered, well intentioned man. Just by giving Ford a job and a place to stay he shows his kindness. But when he suspects Ford is cheating with his wife all hell breaks loose. For me, it's quite a surprise to see him change.
Steiger is terrific too. I alweays wondered if it was hard for actors to play characters that were so detestable.
Good solid western.
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Kyle:
Maybe the Rolex, I can get the time on my cell phone. Besides, wherever it is I am going will still be there when I get there.
Chris
(Heading nowhere in particular.)
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I too have enjoyed "The Grass Is Greener." Having Kerr and Jean Simmons together is a treat. It's an odd comedy complete with duel but for the four leads (including Cary Grand and Robert Mitchum) it's a fun picture. And what a lovely home.
I think it's on DVD.
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Chico was the oldest brother. Zeppo, the youngest. He left the act after "Duck Soup." There was also a brother, Gummo, who worked for a time in the clothing business. Here they are in order -
Chico (Leonard). Harpo (Arthur, originally named Adolph), Groucho (Julius), Gummo (Milton) and Zeppo (Herbert.)
Hope that helps.
Check the time on your VCR
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Until further notice you'll have to take them off automatic. Remember, the Spring change happens about three weeks earlier than it used to. (That started this year though.)