path40a Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Not sure if this is brand new or not, but it's the first time I've seen it. Tonight, between Min and Bill (1930) and Saratoga (1937), there was a (30 second?) 'white letters on a black background' credit roll which included the names of several stars who appear on TCM, listed next to one of their more famous roles. Several of the names were animated. For instance, Groucho Marx was the first name, listed next to Rufus T. Firefly, and a smoking cigar suddenly appeared out of the letters of his name. Ginger Rogers's name danced all over the screen; Busby Berkeley's formed a circle and pirouetted, etc.. The credits continued until they started piling up at the end, which began with the names of "The Dirty Dozen" actors, followed by "just your average everyday credit roll on TCM". Marvelously creative and a delight to see! Message was edited by: path40a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vallo13 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I love that credit roll also ,especially when "The Birds" pull away Alfred Hichcocks name and Errol Flynn's sword fight.. vallo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
path40a Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 Yeah, did you notice that Flynn's name fights with Stewart Granger's? Perfect! I've written down the other animations if anyone hasn't seen it and would like me to post them here, else I'd hate to spoil it. My question remains: is this something new, or did I just somehow manage to miss it up until now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandykaypax Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I remember seeing it several months ago...I'd love to see it again. Sandy K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vallo13 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I've seen it maybe three times in the last couple of months.. it's great! vallo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moviejoe79 Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I saw it a long time ago, at least six months or so, but I wish they'd play it more often, it's fun to watch. And the music track on it is great too, it fits it perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katyscar11ett Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 "Yeah, did you notice that Flynn's name fights with Stewart Granger's? Perfect!" I LOVE this ad so much that I recorded it long ago. hehe It's funny how it's 'different strokes for different folks' though because the ONLY thing I didn't like about the ad IS that Flynn's name fights with Granger's. I thought they could have picked someone MUCH better than Granger - Ty Power, for instance. JMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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