mr6666 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Comedian and conservative talk radio broadcaster Dennis Miller returns to TCM, Friday nights in November, to host a month-long film festival featuring some of his own favorite classic movies. Miller has previously appeared on TCM as a guest programmer opposite Robert Osborne in 2009, and hosted a month of 1950s monster movies in May 2017. He is also a regular guest at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood each April. Here is the schedule for the festival Miller is hosting on TCM in November: November 1 DUCK SOUP (1933) DR. STRANGELOVE (1964) ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948) November 8 THE BIG PICTURE (1989) TOOTSIE (1982) MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE (1948) Dennis Miller & Illeana Douglas at the 10th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival in April 2019. Miller will be presenting Douglas' grandfather, Melvyn Douglas, in his Oscar-winning role in BEING THERE, airing November 15 on TCM. November 15 BEING THERE (1979) THE LADY EVE (1941) NOW VOYAGER (1942) November 22 SOYLENT GREEN (1973) JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS (1963) A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (1964) November 29 SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS (1941) A FACE IN THE CROWD (1957) MARTY (1955) (orig. post from Barton Keyes) ================================== - anyone think Miller's an odd FIT for TCM?? Link to post Share on other sites
speedracer5 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I don't know anything about Miller's politics, because I don't care. But I thought he was an odd choice on Saturday Night Live. I also recall him not being that great commentating on Monday Night Football. I do like most of his movie selections however. It would be interesting to hear his comments. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
spence Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 He & Bill 0'reilly used to have a running stage show Though I think it's cool to have him on here Link to post Share on other sites
spence Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Think he was also a GP Guest Programmer once Link to post Share on other sites
Princess of Tap Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 1 hour ago, spence said: He & Bill 0'reilly used to have a running stage show Though I think it's cool to have him on here He's blown every job since SNL, we'll see if he can handle this one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
sewhite2000 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 He had a very long run on his HBO show. I wouldn't say he blew that job. Link to post Share on other sites
cigarjoe Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 WOW I don't think we've ever saw any of those films before....... 🙄 3 Link to post Share on other sites
sewhite2000 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Well, I for one haven't seen The Big Picture, an early directorial effort from Christopher Guest before he settled into his better-known mockumentary films. I'm intrigued by that, at least. And it looks like a good chunk of the other selections are outside the traditional TCM "library", at least, which I always encourage. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
yanceycravat Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I was just typing this when sewhite2000 replied! THE BIG PICTURE (1989) may be a premiere. It's a great little film. Martin Short gives one of his best performances as an agent. I'm looking forward to that. But the others... well... With the exception of "Meets Frankenstein" which I could watch all the time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TikiSoo Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Well it is nice to hear opinions from someone in the business-he may have unusual insights in the movie making process. I much prefer they invite those "in the biz" as hosts & commenters. Pros make it look easy. These people know how to speak and engage with an audience on camera far better than us "fans", even those of us used to being on TV. Nothing is more cringe-worthy than seeing someone (myself) nervous on camera, you know you're not getting the full impact of what they want to say. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
cmovieviewer Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 2 hours ago, yanceycravat said: I was just typing this when sewhite2000 replied! THE BIG PICTURE (1989) may be a premiere. It's a great little film. Martin Short gives one of his best performances as an agent. I'm looking forward to that. But the others... well... With the exception of "Meets Frankenstein" which I could watch all the time. Per MovieCollectorOH's data, The Big Picture is indeed a TCM premiere. (Fingers crossed for the next 3 weeks. 😉 ) Link to post Share on other sites
Hibi Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 15 hours ago, mr6666 said: Comedian and conservative talk radio broadcaster Dennis Miller returns to TCM, Friday nights in November, to host a month-long film festival featuring some of his own favorite classic movies. Miller has previously appeared on TCM as a guest programmer opposite Robert Osborne in 2009, and hosted a month of 1950s monster movies in May 2017. He is also a regular guest at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood each April. Here is the schedule for the festival Miller is hosting on TCM in November: November 1 DUCK SOUP (1933) DR. STRANGELOVE (1964) ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948) November 8 THE BIG PICTURE (1989) TOOTSIE (1982) MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE (1948) Dennis Miller & Illeana Douglas at the 10th Annual TCM Classic Film Festival in April 2019. Miller will be presenting Douglas' grandfather, Melvyn Douglas, in his Oscar-winning role in BEING THERE, airing November 15 on TCM. November 15 BEING THERE (1979) THE LADY EVE (1941) NOW VOYAGER (1942) November 22 SOYLENT GREEN (1973) JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS (1963) A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (1964) November 29 SULLIVAN'S TRAVELS (1941) A FACE IN THE CROWD (1957) MARTY (1955) (orig. post from Barton Keyes) ================================== - anyone think Miller's an odd FIT for TCM?? UGH. WHY???????? Just more of the usual suspects. I can't stand the guy so wont be watching...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 "The Big Picture" marked the memorable film debut of Teri Hatcher (pictured below with Kevin Bacon), years before she became popular for her starring roles on TV's "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" and "Desperate Housewives." Link to post Share on other sites
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