TopBilled Posted November 30, 2015 TopBilled and the Oscars Part 8 of 31 Before I leave New York, there's another couple of friends I want to see. I will see if they're home. In the meantime, here's what's airing on TCM February 8th: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 1, 2015 February 8th: Oscar Accolades: MISTER ROBERTS--3 nominations, 1 award A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM--4 nominations, 2 awards I DREAM TOO MUCH--1 nomination, 0 awards THAT GIRL FROM PARIS--1 nomination, 0 awards FLYING DOWN TO RIO--1 nomination, 0 awards CHEYENNE AUTUMN--1 nomination, 0 awards BABY DOLL--4 nominations, 0 awards PATTON--10 nominations, 7 awards THE HUSTLER--9 nominations, 2 awards THE GRADUATE--7 nominations, 1 award THE SINGING NUN--1 nomination, 0 awards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 2, 2015 TopBilled and the Oscars Part 9 of 31 I am at 1049 Park Avenue this morning. Felix is not home right now, but his roommate is. And I just told him about TCM's schedule. Here's what's airing on TCM February 9th: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 3, 2015 February 9th: Oscar Accolades: ALL THE BROTHERS WERE VALIANT--1 nomination, 0 awards MEET JOHN DOE--1 nomination, 0 awards THE HANGING TREE--1 nomination, 0 awards THE MARK--1 nomination, 0 awards BILLY BUDD--1 nomination, 0 awards LOGAN'S RUN--2 nominations, 0 awards CABARET--10 nominations, 8 awards BARRY LYNDON--7 nominations, 4 awards A CLOCKWORK ORANGE--4 nominations, 0 awards THE ENTERTAINER--1 nomination, 0 awards THAT HAMILTON WOMAN--4 nominations, 1 award Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 3, 2015 TopBilled and the Oscars Part 10 of 31 When Felix got home and heard about the schedule, he quickly flew off the handle. In the above photo, you can see that he is on the phone calling TCM to offer some "constructive" suggestions. Among his ideas-- play more movies with Jack Lemmon in them. While he is put on hold, here's what's airing on TCM February 10th: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 4, 2015 February 10th: Oscar Accolades: THE ROMAN SPRING OF MRS. STONE--1 nomination, 0 awards THE BROADWAY MELODY--3 nominations, 1 award OUR DANCING DAUGHTERS--2 nominations, 0 awards MANNEQUIN--1 nomination, 0 awards GENERAL SPANKY--1 nomination, 0 awards CAIN AND MABEL--1 nomination, 0 awards PAT AND MIKE--1 nomination, 0 awards THE GREAT ESCAPE--1 nomination, 0 awards BULLITT--2 nominations, 1 award PAPILLON--1 nomination, 0 awards THIS LAND IS MINE--1 nomination, 1 award STEP LIVELY--1 nomination, 0 awards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 4, 2015 TopBilled and the Oscars Part 11 of 31 Another phone call is being made to TCM's programming department. This time they are requesting more Walter Matthau films. Here's what's airing on TCM February 11th: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 4, 2015 February 11th: Oscar Accolades: A FAREWELL TO ARMS '32--4 nominations, 2 awards THE LIFE OF EMILE ZOLA--9 nominations, 4 awards THE LETTER '40--7 nominations, 0 awards THE LETTER '29--1 nomination, 0 awards THE GREAT ZIEGFELD--7 nominations, 3 awards MAYTIME--2 nominations, 0 awards SHE DONE HIM WRONG--1 nomination, 0 awards IMITATION OF LIFE '34--3 nominations, 0 awards GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933--1 nomination, 0 awards TOP HAT--4 nominations, 0 awards THE MOON AND SIXPENCE--1 nomination, 0 awards THE SON OF MONTE CRISTO--1 nomination, 0 awards THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK--1 nomination, 0 awards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 5, 2015 TopBilled and the Oscars Part 12 of 31 The TCM programming department refuses to change it schedule. So Felix is now taking matters into his own hands. Here's what's airing on TCM February 12th: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 6, 2015 February 12th: Oscar Accolades VIVA VILLA!--4 nominations, 1 award THE RICHEST GIRL IN THE WORLD--1 nomination, 0 awards DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE '32--3 nominations, 1 award THAT FORSYTE WOMAN--1 nomination, 0 awards ADVENTURES OF DON JUAN--2 nominations, 1 award THE GUNFIGHTER--1 nomination, 0 awards MAROONED--3 nominations, 1 award TOOTSIE--10 nominations, 1 award KRAMER VS KRAMER--9 nominations, 5 awards THE DEER HUNTER--10 nominations, 5 awards GOODFELLAS--6 nominations, 1 award BLOODBROTHERS--1 nomination, 0 awards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 6, 2015 TopBilled and the Oscars Part 13 of 31 The boys have a big evening planned before I leave. I've been told these poker games can last a long time. Here's what's airing on TCM February 13th: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 7, 2015 February 13th: Oscar Accolades: DAYS OF HEAVEN--4 nominations, 1 award THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN--1 nomination, 0 awards THE AMERICANIZATION OF EMILY--2 nominations, 0 awards BEST FRIENDS--1 nomination, 0 awards HOOPER--1 nomination, 0 awards STEEL MAGNOLIAS--1 nomination, 0 awards BEING THERE--2 nominations, 1 award LOLITA--1 nomination, 0 awards THE STORY OF THREE LOVES--1 nomination, 0 awards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 8, 2015 TopBilled and the Oscars Part 14 of 31 The game lasted until 1970, by which point, Felix and his roommate had taken on a slightly different appearance. Here's what's airing on TCM February 14th: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 8, 2015 February 14th: Oscar Accolades: FANNY--5 nominations, 0 awards LOVE AFFAIR '39--6 nominations, 0 awards THE AWFUL TRUTH--6 nominations, 1 award THE PHILADELPHIA STORY--6 nominations, 2 awards ADAM'S RIB--1 nomination, 0 awards BORN YESTERDAY--5 nominations, 1 award SABRINA--6 nominations, 1 award CASABLANCA--8 nominations, 3 awards NOW, VOYAGER--3 nominations 1 award JEZEBEL--5 nominations, 2 awards WUTHERING HEIGHTS--8 nominations, 1 award LYDIA--1 nomination, 0 awards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 9, 2015 TopBilled and the Oscars Part 15 of 31 I've been invited down to Sylvester Stallone's place in Florida. He is hosting a special screening of his favorite film. Should I go? Here's what's airing on TCM February 15th: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 10, 2015 February 15th: Oscar Accolades: CIMARRON '31--7 nominations, 3 awards MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY '35--8 nominations, 1 award THE GORGEOUS HUSSY--2 nominations, 0 awards OF HUMAN HEARTS--1 nomination, 0 awards GEORGE WASHINGTON SLEPT HERE--1 nomination, 0 awards KINGS ROW--3 nominations, 0 awards DESPERATE JOURNEY--1 nomination, 0 awards ABE LINCOLN IN ILLINOIS--2 nominations, 0 awards YANKEE DOODLE DANDY--8 nominations, 3 awards THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE--4 nominations, 3 awards STAGECOACH--7 nominations, 2 awards THE ADVENTURES OF MARK TWAIN--3 nominations, 0 awards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 10, 2015 TopBilled and the Oscars Part 16 of 31 I decided to travel to Sly and the Family Stallone's place. I figured if I didn't, things might get a little rocky. Here's what's airing on TCM February 16th: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 11, 2015 February 16th: Oscar Accolades: SAN ANTONIO--2 nominations, 0 awards BLACK LEGION--1 nomination, 0 awards BACHELOR MOTHER--1 nomination, 0 awards THE GUNS OF NAVARONE--7 nominations, 1 award Z--5 nominations, 2 awards GRAND PRIX--3 nominations, 3 awards ON THE WATERFRONT--12 nominations, 8 awards ANNA AND THE KING OF SIAM--5 nominations, 2 awards THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR--1 nomination, 0 awards WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE?--5 nominations, 1 award THE GAZEBO--1 nomination, 0 awards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 12, 2015 TopBilled and the Oscars Part 17 of 31 I am at the airport in Miami. A designer friend, located in the Caribbean, has invited me to attend a fashion show. My flight for the Dominican Republic is about to take off. Here's what's airing on TCM February 17th: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 12, 2015 February 17th: Oscar Accolades: THE SHEEPMAN--1 nomination, 0 awards MILLION DOLLAR MERMAID--1 nomination, 0 awards THE BLUE DAHLIA--1 nomination, 0 awards I MARRIED A WITCH--1 nomination, 0 awards FRENCHMAN'S CREEK--1 nomination, 1 award A DAMSEL IN DISTRESS--2 nominations, 1 award THE SUNSHINE BOYS--4 nominations, 1 award THE ODD COUPLE--2 nominations, 0 awards THE WAY WE WERE--6 nominations, 2 awards A STAR IS BORN '76--4 nominations, 1 award BLACKBOARD JUNGLE--4 nominations, 0 awards TRIAL--1 nomination, 0 awards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 13, 2015 TopBilled and the Oscars Part 18 of 31 The fashion show was a resounding success. Later today I am heading to Canada for a hockey game, though I'd much prefer to remain in this warm climate. Here's what's airing on TCM February 18th: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 14, 2015 February 18th: Oscar Accolades: DILLINGER--1 nomination, 0 awards SING YOUR WAY HOME--1 nomination, 0 awards HIGHER AND HIGHER--2 nominations, 0 awards ON THE TOWN--1 nomination, 1 award KISMET '44--4 nominations, 0 awards THE WAR AGAINST MRS. HADLEY--1 nomination, 0 awards TOO YOUNG TO KISS--1 nomination, 0 awards EXECUTIVE SUITE--4 nominations, 0 awards AN AMERICAN IN PARIS--9 nominations, 7 awards THE BAND WAGON--3 nominations, 0 awards STRANGERS ON A TRAIN--1 nomination, 0 awards THIRTY SECONDS OVER TOKYO--2 nominations, 1 award CROSSFIRE--5 nominations, 0 awards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 14, 2015 TopBilled and the Oscars Part 19 of 31 I'm up in Alberta today watching a hockey game. I'm buddies with Oscar Klefbom of the Edmonton Oilers. Puck that, I am too. Here's what's airing on TCM February 19th: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 15, 2015 February 19th: Oscar Accolades: THE NARROW MARGIN--1 nomination, 0 awards T-MEN--1 nomination, 0 awards MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS--4 nominations, 0 awards THE MALTESE FALCON '41--3 nominations, 0 awards THE SPANISH MAIN--1 nomination, 0 awards THE STORY OF LOUIS PASTEUR--3 nominations, 2 awards JUAREZ--2 nominations, 0 awards CAPTAIN FURY--1 nomination, 0 awards A DAY AT THE RACES--1 nomination, 0 awards THE THIN MAN--4 nominations, 0 awards THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES--9 nominations, 8 awards THE FLAME AND THE ARROW--2 nominations, 0 awards THE SOUTHERNER--3 nominations, 0 awards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TopBilled Posted December 15, 2015 TopBilled and the Oscars Part 20 of 31 I am heading back to the U.S. today. Musician Richard Rodgers called to tell me his partner left him for Jerome Kern. I referred him to a support group for men dealing with similar issues. It's all composers who attend those meetings. The group was founded by Peter Tchaikovsky and Aaron Copeland. Here's what's airing on TCM February 20th: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
