bansi4 Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Just received the curent issue of Classic Images and there is an article about TCM celebrating their 10th. Anniversay on the air in April. Host Robert Osborne talks glowingly about working for Ted Turner and he loves his job. He flies from New York to Atlanta every month and shoots 150 introductions in five days. Once back to New York he starts researching and writing more intros and the whole cycle begins all over again. He went on to say "We have no plans to insert commercials, but nothing is forever". He notes that people at TCM are very committed to not showing commercials. If viewers are very vocal and show support (this policy) is less likely to be changed. He also added that they DO pay attention to viewer request. Also mentioned that "Annie Get Your Gun" was held up because Irving Berlin didn't like the movie. Currently held up is "Call Me Madam" with Merman and "The Constant Nymph" with Joan Fontaine. The station owns about 5000 titles mostly from MGM, WB, UA and RKO. They lease films after negotiation which can result in just two airings, a year or five years. They constantly strive to make it better and WILL NOT pull controversial films from their library as Fox did. It's a dream job says Osborne. Mongo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 Sounds pretty damn cool! It just feels kinda reassuring to hear that this good thing that is TCM is gonna keep goin'...steady as before, w/the kind of movies they show, their willingness to air things that might be controversial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 ...And as Nickdimeo pointed out in a different thread, the quality of TCM's own productions, their documentaries and promo's, is really great! For a network that doesn't run commercials, it's clear there's still some serious money behind it. I hope it continues to be profitable for 'em so we have it for a long time to come... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professorecho Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 Happy Anniversary to the best network in the history of television. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littletramplover Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 > Happy Anniversary to the best network in the history > of television. after QVC. (JUST KIDDING! I've *cough* never bought anything *cough* from QVC, ever! I mean it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 I believe you. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professorecho Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 littletramp, I was just going to compliment you on that lovely cubic zirconia ring you're wearing! Wherever did you get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 That was almost mean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littletramplover Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 OH... this old thing... It's an heirloom. Really. It is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busterchaney Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 Yes, the primary point here -- which cannot be emphasized enough -- is COMMERCIAL-FREE broadcasting. Without that the discussion becomes one of just another tv station specializing in old movies. It is the respect and integrity that this network exudes for films and film-making that elevates it unto a class of its own. The amount of mention that AMC continually receives in these forums remains absolutely astounding. They are a non-entity because of the very fact that they could not maintain this same level of credibility. Commercials between movies is one thing, but to interrupt a film with breaks (every ten minutes!) is an outright travesty for a so-called movie channel. Frankly, their status is no better than say TNT or TBS as far as filmography goes (or even simple film enjoyment). So, continue to support TCM with applause and praise for their ceaseless efforts in maintaining a noncommercial environment. After that, all their other admirable attributes are just manna..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicsfan1119 Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 Good for you, Busterchaney! I absolute agree that it's because of TCM's commercial-free broadcasting that anyone truly interested in Classic film is going to be watching TCM the majority of the time. And, you also say this, "It is the respect and integrity that this network exudes for films and film-making that elevates it unto a class of its own." I totally agree with this comment, and it's because of the same sentiment that I often feel the need to remind folks posting here that TCM deserves our respect when we post. Thank you so much for your post, and for your strong support of TCM. ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansi4 Posted March 31, 2004 Author Share Posted March 31, 2004 The 10th Anniversary date is April 14th. at which time TCM will treat us to a day of "Private Screenings" hosted by Robert Osborne. We wll get to see some of our old favorites getting interviewed again and I hope they repeat the one with Betty Hutton. And to top it all off a showing of the glorious "Gone With the Wind" as only TCM can present it, without commercials and uncut. Great stuff. HAPPY 10th ANNVERSARY TCM! Mongo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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