Barton_Keyes Posted January 9, 2015 Here's the updated schedule for January 29: 8:00PM -- THE TIME MACHINE (1960) 10:00PM -- THE BIRDS (1963) 12:15AM -- SUNDAY IN NEW YORK (1963) 2:15AM -- YOUNG CASSIDY (1965) 4:15AM -- THE GLASS BOTTOM BOAT (1966) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LonesomePolecat Posted January 9, 2015 Alas, I love Rod! And I also watched THE BIRDS yesterday so I feel kinda responsible :/ Always thought he was hot even before I knew about the Australian accent Although my favorite films of his are THE BIRDS, THE GLASS BOTTOM BOAT, and 36 HOURS... ...he'll always be Pongo to me RIP Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NipkowDisc Posted January 10, 2015 Here's the updated schedule for January 29: 8:00PM -- THE TIME MACHINE (1960) 10:00PM -- THE BIRDS (1963) 12:15AM -- SUNDAY IN NEW YORK (1963) 2:15AM -- YOUNG CASSIDY (1965) 4:15AM -- THE GLASS BOTTOM BOAT (1966) all beaten to death tcm pet movies. me? I woulda been different and scheduled the western Chuka and the old ABC Movie of the Week family flight co-starring Dina Merrill. if you truly wanna honor Rod Taylor exercise some originality and selectivity like I woulda done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamesjazzguitar Posted January 10, 2015 all beaten to death tcm pet movies. me? I woulda been different and scheduled the western Chuka and the old ABC Movie of the Week family flight co-starring Dina Merrill. if you truly wanna honor Rod Taylor exercise some originality and selectivity like I woulda done. You wouldn't be able to show any movies since you don't own the rights to shown any movies to the public. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedracer5 Posted January 10, 2015 Alas, I love Rod! Always thought he was hot even before I knew about the Australian accent ...he'll always be Pongo to me RIP Rod I know what you mean about those Australians. That country has produced so many gorgeous men, I don't know what is in the water down there... but keep up the good work Australia! I didn't know he was the voice of Pongo! RIP Rod. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janet0312 Posted January 10, 2015 RIP, Rod. Great Murder She Wrote episode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JakeHolman Posted January 10, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9ILx8iu4UY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noah80 Posted January 10, 2015 only two Doris Day's leading men are left: Louis Jourdan and Kirk Douglas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkblue Posted January 10, 2015 No question that Rod's "heyday" was the 1960's. He was the lead, usually the hero, in movie after movie - many of them quite high profile. And yet he remained one of the most peculiarly un-idolized of male stars. After 'The Time Machine' and 'The Birds' he should have been huge - and he did keep getting those lead roles - but something unquantifiable just seemed to prevent him from clicking at the Sean Connery / Michael Caine level one might have expected. The movie I most remember him in (my usher experience again) was this odd western called 'Chuka' (1967) where he plays a gunfighter trapped in a fort under siege by Indians. The movie has an over the top performance of John Mills as the fort commander and an even more over the top performance by Ernest Borgnine who appears to adore the commander (to put it mildly). It's almost a template for Borgnine's adoration of William Holden 2 years later in 'The Wild Bunch'. Boy, that Ernie can be a hoot to watch! Anyway, once the 70's rolled around Rod Taylor found that television was the venue where he'd find work most of the time and his "heyday" was at an end. But, while it lasted, I found him to be a most agreeable actor to watch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 10, 2015 Here's a Hollywood Reporter piece about how underappreciated Rod Taylor was in his native land, which is amazing when you realize how many Australian actors are over here now. Just about every television series features an Aussie, or at least it seems that way! http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rod-taylor-an-appreciation-762421 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulio Posted January 10, 2015 Actually Robert Morse, Miss Day's leading man in MGM's 1968, "Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?" is also alive and still working. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bogie56 Posted January 10, 2015 I highly recommend the Australian film, The Picture Show Man made in 1977. Rod eases back into his own accent. John Meillon is very good in this film. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCheckMate Posted January 11, 2015 Where have I been? Just read about this tonight that he died on Wednesday. Always loved his appearances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
primosprimos Posted January 11, 2015 Not sure if all you all wanted a separate thread, but thought they merited a mention: Taylor Negron - never knew his name, never knew he was so multi-talented Samuel Goldwyn, Jr. http://deadline.com/2015/01/taylor-negron-dead-57-after-long-battle-with-cancer-1201346798/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakeem Posted January 11, 2015 Not sure if all you all wanted a separate thread, but thought they merited a mention: Taylor Negron - never knew his name, never knew he was so multi-talented Samuel Goldwyn, Jr. http://deadline.com/2015/01/taylor-negron-dead-57-after-long-battle-with-cancer-1201346798/ Taylor Negron played the guy who delivered the pizza to Jeff Spicoli (Sean Penn) during Mr. Hand's history class in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" (1982). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noah80 Posted January 12, 2015 Rod Taylor would have turned 85 today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wewink Posted January 12, 2015 I was sad to hear about Mr. Taylor's death. There was something special about this actor. Taylor was an actor of depth. An actor who always brought intelligence, honesty, and heart to his performances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaslovesTCM Posted January 24, 2015 I swear Robin Williams was Rod Taylor's love child the resemblance is uncanny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted January 24, 2015 I swear Robin Williams was Rod Taylor's love child the resemblance is uncanny Good one, but Taylor was better-looking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkblue Posted January 24, 2015 Good one, but Taylor was better-looking. And much less furry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hibi Posted January 24, 2015 And much less furry. Yuck. Yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
