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I was told by well known people, on two separate occasions, in effect, "Roddy knew where all the bodies were buried and he took all his secrets with him." If only everyone these days could keep a confidence as well!

TCM rarely announces the short subjects anymore. In this case it's especially sad because CHAMPAGNE FOR TWO is not part of their rotating short subjects and not available on Watch TCM. Might have been a one time opportunity for some.

Anyone else catch this rarely seen Paramount short tonight. Fans of George Reeves will be sorry they missed it. Programmed as part of TCM’s Hispanic Heritage Screenings. Nightclub boss Malone puts off his wedding anniversary trip because an old woman claims to have overheard plans to rob the nightclub. But the old woman, Mrs. Cowdy (Ida Moore), has a scheme of her own. Latin themed musical acts appear as part of the nightclub entertainment. Lita Baron plays Reeves' wife and singer. Also seen, The Guadalajara Trio. Second title in Paramount's Musical Parade Featurette Series #4

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Yes, I'm not the brightest person on these boards. So we're going to start with that. Now let's continue with the premise you have a big role out saying you want to bring TCM into 21st century. And during that first month of this big change you make Paul Robeson, one of the most controversial personalities of the 20th Century Star of the Month. A bold premise and totally appropriate for your new role out. Then instead of having the likes of Jacqueline Stewart or Donald Bogle or perhaps Stewart and Bogle discussing African-American Paul Robeson's career you have a Caucasian do it. Not tha

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Nothing to see here... Move along... Thus far this has all been much ado about nothing... Ben got a new set and the graphics changed. They went out of their way to assure us nothing was going to change and so far they're right. Well, maybe that moving camera thing no one seems to enjoy... The ballyhoo makes no sense to me at this point... Perhaps there's more to come later but for now... ho hum... business as usual just a different font... And I'm guessing a very expensive one at that.

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Anyone else have this problem? I've tried several things but nothing is working. I watched a movie last week so I could do it then. Signed in and out too. Hit play and nothing happens. Please help or direct me to the right area for help. Many thanks!

Sorry to say but to me this feels less genuine and more like the need to be "woke" in an age where traditional ideas are being regularly tossed out. And, by the way, if that's what TCM needs to do to stay on the air then I guess it's better than not. Like I've said before, TCM has an inherent problem with the base of their content being loaded with racial and gender stereotypes of all kind. How do you keep going when society is telling you your product is outmoded?

Well said.

The people they want to watch. Not the people they already have.

I thought the new ad with Ben saying in effect, "Let's be honest the TCM audience hates change" was a tad patronizing... perhaps a little condescending. (And here I've been saying I want to be more positive and optimistic.) Yes, we hate change. That's pretty darn obvious. We watch silent films and movies in black and white. If there was a way we could 'AI' Robert Osborne we would. I guess if TCM really wanted to change they could toss out any host over 21 and really bring us into the 21 century.

It does seem like an awful lot of set for one person...

me too...