filmlover

Amazon has a special on today, the four Ultimate James Bond box sets, as a bundle for $125 (65% off). That's even better than Costco's $33.99 each during their special sale, but with Costco you can buy the sets individually..

We certainly have come a long way with technology, haven't we? Remember when just having a remote control for a TV was a major thing?

Dish Network's DVR or Tivo...hmmm, The Prince or the Pauper? lol, sorry, Lynn, I have to go with the DVR as it holds up to 100 hours. And with my TCM habits, I need it. And, actually, mine is what they call a Dual DVR, so it can record two channels at once, and control the TVs in the livingroom and bedroom. Of course, I can also be playing back a third item at the same time.

Keep the votes coming!

Bartlett, thanks for the kind words. You should copy your post and paste it in the Voting thread already set up for the Challenge: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/message.jspa?messageID=7896424#7896424

I know this is a very tough choice with so many great schedules. I am just glad that as host of this Challenge I don't have to make a decision unless there is a tie.

Keep the votes coming.

I thought it would be interesting if us fellow board members could be a TCM host for a week What movies would you would pick to show. lol, movieman's correct. When I read the above, I thought, "Umm, what have we been doing in the TCM Programming Challenges all this time?!! And how could drdoolittle who's been here a year miss the all the Challenge posts offering people a chance to schedule such a week?"

ben, thanks for the kind words. It means a lot.

Keep the votes coming.

And the Gower location was where extras who hoped to get cast would hang around in cowboy garb, because of all the westerns made by the studios there. Due to this cowboy atmosphere, it became known as "Gower Gulch." A block or so away on Sunset was where Warner Bros. used to have their studios. For awhile after that it was the Sunset Bowling Center, the biggest bowling alley in the world, and is now the KTLA building. As Warner Bros: http://www.710kmpc.com/Large%20Photos/KMPC-Warner%20Bros.jpg As bowling center: http://www.710kmpc.com/Large%20Photos/sunset%20bowling%20center.jpg Here's a link to its history: http://www.710kmpc.com/history.htm

I was just looking in on www.oldies.com and they still have their special sale of Warner Bros/MGM titles at $6.98, plus they have added several titles including Lust for Life (Kirk Douglas), Kim (Errol Flynn), and Truffaut's masterpiece Day for Night.

Keep the votes coming.

Matt, thank you for the kind words. I wanted to do all I could to make this Challenge very special and I am very happy of the way it has turned out. There are truly great schedules here, as you can see from the TCM Programmer's comments below. And thanks to you and SinatraFan for voting for your favorites.

Maybe something to consider for future challenges is to limit the films from studios that TCM has agreements with because these could only be the ones that they will be able to show. That will probably elminiate most of the movies from Fox. That is exactly what I did with this Challenge. Until this Challenge, we basically did limit the choice of films to WB-pre 1950, MGM-pre 1986 and RKO-all, the core of what was TCM's library. With the expansion of films that TCM is now showing from other studios, I felt it was time to increase, not decrease, the possibilities of films to use in the schedules. As mentioned, TCM informed me of the studios that were now viable, and so I used those, and only those (Rank, Monogram, Disney live action, Columbia, and UA-post 1950). If you look at the Voting thread, you will see the TCM programmer is delighted with the results. Being new to the board you may not have seen the four previous Challenge events spanning the last year, but after all that time and all those schedules using variants of the WB, MGM, and RKO films, I think the veterans were happy to be able to breathe new life into the schedules by including those specific other studios' libraries. (Fox was never included in the mix, unless previously shown on TCM, but could be allowed under the five Premiere films rule). I hope you will take part in the next Challenge

moviefan2, I had been informed prior to the Challenge by TCM that it was MGM-all, though prior we had pre-1986. Since I had already started the Challenge, I decided not to change it in mid-stream back to MGM pre-1986. As to Monogram, I was told it would be fine to include all of their films, as well as the other info about which studios to use. With regards to future Challenges, I have discussed with another Challenge veteran the possibility of modifying the requirements and possible studios, but that is still in discussion. Personally, I am looking forward to creating a schedule myself in the next Challenge because of the opening up of the additional studios I listed in this Challenge. (In actual fact, TCM does not own its own library any longer, so everything must be leased.) Message was edited by: filmlover

Allie, Go ahead and edit it into the post that your schedule is in. I think it would be okay, especially since it was in your schedule before. filmlover

If they had BARBARA STANWYCK on all day long I would have to check My hard drive to make sure I had enought space free for them. Agreed, and if they had two or three stars in a row I liked, I would probably be out of luck very quickly.

TCM Programmer, It is always a great delight to have you look in and let us know you are enjoying the schedules and that you may include some of the themes in these schedules to your real TCM schedule. It is an encouragement that their work really does matter to you and the others at TCM. And everyone comes away with a greater appreciation of what you must go through 52 weeks a year. Thank you again for your support and for donating prizes to the contest! filmlover

Well, I don't know. I can enjoy "Summer Under the Stars" when they do this because it is interesting for a month, but year round? I don't believe I would be watching as much. For example, if Leo Gorcey and Tony Randall each had a day, then that would be two full days I wouldn't be watching TCM. And I have a feeling if they ran a day of silents, they might lose a lot of viewers. I think TCM has a good format now because it incorporates a bit of everything into each day, so people will find something they like each day.

The contest is now closed, but here is the link for you to vote for the contestants: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/message.jspa?messageID=7896424#7896424

The Fifth TCM Programming Challenge has just come to an end. We have had 13 great schedules entered in this TCM Challenge, which I am proud to say is more than double the amount we have ever had in any one Challenge before! Congratulations to all the contributors! Now, it?s time for everyone to vote and show your support for these people who have created these great schedules. Prizes will be award to the contestants who receive the most votes. THE VOTING IS OPEN TO ALL ON THE TCM MESSAGE BOARDS WHO: 1. were registered on TCM?s Message Board January 31, 2007 or before, or 2. who registered after 1/31/07 AND entered a schedule into the contest. VOTING ENDS MARCH 14th AT MIDNIGHT (Pacific Time) How to Vote: You will be providing two votes: Vote #1 - BEST SCHEDULE ? vote for the screenname of the person who submitted the schedule you consider the best, and Vote #2 - BEST DVD BOX SET ? vote for the screenname of the person who submitted their idea of a dream DVD box set you consider the best (you can vote for the same person as the Schedule, if you like, or a different person altogether). You have the option of stating your votes HERE in this thread, or in a PM to me if you wish to do it privately. Okay, let?s get started: Vote #1: Here are the nominations for Best Schedule. Pick your favorite one: Sinatrafan86: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/message.jspa?messageID=7895648#7895648 Dewey1960: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/thread.jspa?messageID=7895726 Matthelm: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/thread.jspa?messageID=7881894 Filmhistorian: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/message.jspa?messageID=7882081#7882081 Sweetsmellofsuccess: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/thread.jspa?messageID=7881462 Sugarpuss: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/thread.jspa?messageID=7883717 Movieman1957: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/thread.jspa?messageID=7884297 Jarhfive: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/thread.jspa?messageID=7886190 Benwhowell: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/thread.jspa?messageID=7886191 Fredmill38: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/message.jspa?messageID=7886484#7886484 Fedya: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/thread.jspa?messageID=7887342 Allieharding: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/message.jspa?messageID=7894484#7894484 Mariah23: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/message.jspa?messageID=7896242#7896242 Vote #2: Here are the nominations for Best Imaginary DVD Box Set. Pick your favorite one: http://forums.tcm.com/jive/tcm/message.jspa?messageID=7896408#7896408 PRIZES: The person getting the highest number of votes for their schedule will have the honor of hosting the next Challenge. Plus the TCM Programmer has generously donated several TCM items. I am also supplying several DVDs (with three titles kindly donated by path40a, the creator of the very first Challenge). PRIZES FOR BEST SCHEDULES FROM TCM (Thank you, TCM Programmer) 1. A TCM sweatshirt 2. A TCM t-shirt 3. A Leading Men book 4. A TCM hat 5. A collection of movie poster postcards DVDs 1. The Bravados (Gregory Peck) 2. Notting Hill 3. Spider-Man (2-DVD set) 4. Law of the Wild (1934 serial with Rin-Tin-Tin), 5. Jurassic Park 6. Forbidden Hollywood (2-DVD set) (donated by path40a. Thanks!) 7. The Misfits (Gable, Monroe) 8. The Vigilantes Are Coming (1936 serial) 9. The Painted Stallion (1937 serial) 10.Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island (1936 serial) 11.Ultimate Dirty Dancing Edition 12.Looker (thanks to path40a) 13.Crossing Delancy (thanks to path40a) 14.Mystery Squadron (1933 serial) 15. Flaming Frontiers (1938 serial), The 1st place winner will get: 1. his or her choice of one item from the TCM column AND 2. two DVD titles from the DVD column. The 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th place winners will get: 1. his or her choice of an item from the TCM column AND 2. a DVD title from the DVD column. (based on what has not been chosen by the 1st place winner first, 2nd place winner second, and so on). All others who have taken part in the contest will get their choice of one DVD from the DVD column (that have not been chosen by winners of 1st through 5th place). PRIZE FOR BEST BOX SET I will supply the person who gets the most votes for his or her dream Box Set EITHER: 1. the Titanic 3-DVD Special Collectors Edition box set and a set of three Fliptomania TCM movie flipbooks (King Kong, North by Northwest, and The Wizard of Oz), OR 2. Riders of Death Valley (1941 Universal?s ?Million Dollar Super Serial? ? 2 DVD set with Lon Chaney, Jr.) and the 3 movie flipbooks Good luck to all and thank you for taking part in the TCM Programming Challenge. Message was edited by: filmlover

In addition to creating a schedule, another requirement of the contest was to come up with a great imaginary boxset. I thought it might be fun to create an imaginary new DVD boxset containing 5 actual movies from the TCM library. All titles must be new to DVD and each contestant had to schedule one evening to showcase two or three of the titles, but not all five so people will still be tempted to buy it. Here is a recap of the entries for that portion of the contest. Great work, everyone! ************************************************** mariah23: Margaret Sullavan: The Signature Collection DVD Box Set Three Comrades The Shopworn Angel Back Street No Sad Songs for Me The Mortal Storm **************************************************** Allieharding: Helen Hayes: The Signature Collection DVD Box Set Night Flight (1933) Helen Hayes, John Barrymore, Lionel Barrymore, Robert Montgomery, Myrna Loy. Directed by Clarence Brown. The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931) Helen Hayes, Lewis Stone. Directed by Edgar Selwyn. The Son-Daughter (1932) Helen Hayes, Lewis Stone, Warner Oland. Directed by Clarence Brown. The White Sister (1933) Helen Hayes, Clark Gable, Lewis Stone. Another Language (1933) Helen Hayes, Robert Montgomery. Directed by Edward H. Griffith. Vanessa: Her Love Story (1935) Helen Hayes, Robert Montgomery. Directed by William K. Howard. **************************************************** Fedya: Glenda Farrell: The Signature Collection DVD Box Set: Life Begins (1932) Girl Missing (1933) Torchy Runs for Mayor (1939) Three on a Match (1932) Mary Stevens, M.D. (1933) **************************************************** Fredmill38: Ray Milland: The Signature Collection DVD Box Set The Bachelor Father Night into Morning Irene Wise Girl A Life of Her Own **************************************************** Benwhowell: William Haines: The Signature Collection DVD Box Set: The Girl Said No (1930) Just a Gigolo (1931) D-Jack Conway Way Out West (1930)D-Fred Niblo Are You Listening (1932) D-Harry Beaumont Tailor Made Man (1931) D-Sam Wood. Extras include the short 1925 STUDIO TOUR (1925) and the documentary OUT OF THE CLOSET, OFF THE SCREEN: THE LIFE OF WILLIAM HAINES (2001) D-Fenton Bailey/ Randy Barbato.) **************************************************** Jarhfive: Hildegarde Withers Mysteries DVD Box Set: DVD ONE Penguin Pool Murder (1932) Edna Mae Oliver, James Gleason Edna Mae Olivier Biography: "Say 'Hey'...Edna Mae!" Penguin Pool Murder trailer Greyscale bars DVD TWO Murder on the Blackboard (1934) Edna Mae Oliver, James Gleason James Gleason Biography: "Hollywood?s Mister Irritable Bald Guy" Murder on the Blackboard trailer More grayscale bars DVD THREE Murder on a Honeymoon (1935) Edna Mae Oliver, James Gleason Hildegarde Withers Video Essay: "Hildegarde Withers?Teacher, Sleuth, or Serial Killer?" Murder on a Honeymoon trailer For a change?color bars DVD FOUR Murder on a Bridle Path (1936) Helen Broderick, James Gleason Helen Broderick Biography: "Who the Heck is Helen Broderick? And Where?s Edna?!" Murder on a Bridle Path trailer DVD FIVE The Plot Thickens (1936) Zasu Pitts, James Gleason Zasu Pitts Biography: "Too Funny, Too Fast: The Rise and Fall of Zany Zasu? The Plot Thickens trailer DVD SIX Forty Naughty Girls (1937) Zasu Pitts, James Gleason Hildegarde Withers? Mysteries...An Essay by James Gleason: "I'm Outta Here..." Forty Naughty Girls trailer **************************************************** movieman1957: Katharine Hepburn at RKO DVD Box Set: A Bill of Divorcement (1932) Spitfire (1934) Sylvia Scarlet (1936) A Woman Rebels (1936) The Little Minister (1934) **************************************************** Sugarpuss: RKO Hollywood Headliners DVD Box Set (Five Movies plus One Documentary): Quality Street (1937) Katharine Hepburn, Franchot Tone; directed by George Stevens Extras/Shorts: - Trailer for "Quality Street" - Short: The Costume Designer (1950) - Katharine Hepburn - 9 min. - Bonus Movie: Maid's Night Out (1938) Joan Fontaine - 64 min. A Damsel in Distress (1937) Fred Astaire, George Burns, Gracie Allen & Joan Fontaine; directed by George Stevens Extra/Shorts: - Trailer for "A Damsel in Distress" - RKO Screenliner: Laughs of Yesterday (1953) 8 min. - Information Please No. 4: (1942) Oscar Levant - 10 min. - Information Please: Series 1, No. 11 (1940) - 10 min. In Name Only (1939) Cary Grant, Carole Lombard; directed by John Cromwell Extras/Shorts: - Trailer for "In Name Only" - Short: A Tribute to the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital (1965) - 3 min. - Short: Road to Victory (1944) Cary Grant - 10 min. The Lusty Men (1952) Robert Mitchum, Susan Hayward; directed by Nicholas Ray Extras/Shorts: - Trailer for "The Lusty Men" - Short: RKO Sportscope: Dirt Track Racing (1957) - 8 min. - Short: Picture People #2: Hollywood Sports (1941) - 9 min. - Short: Screenliner: Big House Rodeo (1951) - 9 min. Rancho Notorious (1952) Marlene Dietrich, Arthur Kennedy; directed by Fritz Lang Extras/ Shorts: - Trailer for "Rancho Notorious" - Bonus Movie: The Mysterious Desperado (1949) - Tim Holt - 61 min. Hollywood: The Golden Years (1987) The RKO Story - 6 one hour parts; 6 hours total 1 double sided disc with 3 parts on each side **************************************************** Sweetsmellofsuccess: Robert Ryan: The Signature Collection DVD Box Set: Berlin Express (1948) Act of Violence (1948). The Woman on the Beach (1947) Beware, My Lovely (1952) The Outfit (1973) **************************************************** Filmhistorian: Debbie Reynolds: The Signature Collection DVD Box Set: Affairs Of Dobie Gillis (1953) Bundle Of Joy (1956) The Gazebo (1959) Mating Game (1959) Singing Nun (1966) Susan Slept Here (1954) All new digitially remastered transfers available for the first time on dvd. Bonus features include interviews, commentaries, home movies and Private Screenings: Debbie Reynolds **************************************************** Matthelm: The Great Gildersleeve DVD Box Set Look Who's Laughing (1941) featuring Fibber McGee & Molly Here We Go Again (1942) also featuring Fibber McGee & Molly The Great Gildersleeve (1942) Seven Days' Leave (1942) Gildersleeve on Broadway (1943) Gildersleeve's Bad Day (1943) Gildersleeve's Ghost (1944) **************************************************** Dewey1960: Film Noir ? Rare But Well-Done! DVD Box Set: Stranger on the Third Floor (1940; Directed by Boris Ingster) The Locket (1946; Directed by John Brahm) The Threat (1949; Directed by Felix Feist) Flaxy Martin (1949; Directed by Richard Bare) Dial 1119 (1950; Directed by Gerald Mayer) **************************************************** SinatraFan86: Joan Blondell: The Signature Collection DVD Box Set Miss Pacific Fleet (1935) Joan Blondell, Glenda Farrell Three Men on a Horse (1936) Joan Blondell, Frank McHugh The Perfect Specimen (1937) Joan Blondell, Errol Flynn Off the Record (1939) JB & Pat O'Brien Back in Circulation (1937) JB & Pat O'Brien Message was edited by: filmlover

Exceptional first schedule, mariah. I love the birthday tribute to James Mason. And I even see we thought alike with regards to GWTW. Awhile back, I did a schedule with a "casting call" for the actors of GWTW in parts pre-GWTW. And having watched Sherlock Holmes on TV all night tonight, my detective abilities tell me that because you start your morning schedules at 5 AM and your evening schedules at 7 PM, rather than 6 AM and 8 PM ET, respectively, tells me you are located somewhere in the Central Time zone, lol.

And don't forget about Daylight Savings Time going into effect this weekend.