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Post by yanceycravat on Dec 7, 2022 15:38:24 GMT
Went The Day Well? (1942) - TCM Intros and Wrap-Ups
Thought folks might find this of interest.
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Post by topbilled on Dec 7, 2022 15:52:25 GMT
Yay...I am so happy you posted/shared this. Because of you, I was able to record this movie (the first time it aired on TCM). I had never heard of it before...thank you bringing it into viewers' homes.
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Post by Fading Fast on Dec 7, 2022 16:13:35 GMT
Like Topbilled, I had never heard of it until it premiered on TCM many years ago. My girlfriend and I watched it together and, to this day, we use "Went the day well" as a code phrase for "something isn't quite right here is it?"
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Post by sepiatone on Dec 7, 2022 16:40:10 GMT
Don't recall ever hearing of the movie. Or noticing it on the schedule my cable guide provides.
Now my curiosity is whetted. I'll damn sure keep an eye out for it now. Thanks.
Sepiatone
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Post by galacticgirrrl on Dec 7, 2022 18:53:09 GMT
Like Topbilled, I had never heard of it until it premiered on TCM many years ago. My girlfriend and I watched it together and, to this day, we use "Went the day well" as a code phrase for "something isn't quite right here is it?" As a big user of code talk, love that! Same for me about finding this movie - two thumbs way up on this one. I stumbled across it by accident just looking for old war movies I might have overlooked. Seeing it without any preconceived notions, reading any reviews or watching a trailer made it all the more unsettling. I was tempted to post an image or trailer here but best to go in totally blind imho. |
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Post by jamesjazzguitar on Dec 7, 2022 19:58:20 GMT
I also didn't notice that Went the Day Well was going to be shown. Looks like I missed a film worth seeing.
Ealing Studios created a lot of very fine productions (movies and T.V.), and due to my over focus on American studio era films, I know there are gems out there I need to seek.
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Post by dianedebuda on Dec 8, 2022 12:41:27 GMT
I also didn't notice that Went the Day Well was going to be shown. Looks like I missed a film worth seeing. Ealing Studios created a lot of very fine productions (movies and T.V.), and due to my over focus on American studio era films, I know there are gems out there I need to seek. Same here. Have seen quite a few movies from Ealing and can't think of a single one that I didn't like. 👍
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Post by yanceycravat on Dec 8, 2022 17:30:18 GMT
Yay...I am so happy you posted/shared this. Because of you, I was able to record this movie (the first time it aired on TCM). I had never heard of it before...thank you bringing it into viewers' homes. Thanks so much - As I said, one of the greatest movie going experiences I ever had. I tried to upload the movie with the intros but it falls under copyright which was very disappointing.
As far as I know it's only aired the two times. It's definitely one TCM should show more often.
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Post by topbilled on Dec 10, 2022 16:37:54 GMT
Yay...I am so happy you posted/shared this. Because of you, I was able to record this movie (the first time it aired on TCM). I had never heard of it before...thank you bringing it into viewers' homes. Thanks so much - As I said, one of the greatest movie going experiences I ever had. I tried to upload the movie with the intros but it falls under copyright which was very disappointing.
As far as I know it's only aired the two times. It's definitely one TCM should show more often.
I know we talked about this before, but wasn't it that you were not chosen to fill in that spot until almost the last minute? Or am I misremembering...? |
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Post by yanceycravat on Dec 11, 2022 13:39:43 GMT
Thanks so much - As I said, one of the greatest movie going experiences I ever had. I tried to upload the movie with the intros but it falls under copyright which was very disappointing.
As far as I know it's only aired the two times. It's definitely one TCM should show more often.
I know we talked about this before, but wasn't it that you were not chosen to fill in that spot until almost the last minute? Or am I misremembering...?You are correct. I was a last minute replacement - sort-of.
I had been selected and then told the powers that be felt I had already been a presence on TCM from some on-air appearances at the festivals. Naturally I was HUGELY disappointed they felt this way but I understood. I don't recall how much time it was in between when they called back and said the other person couldn't make it and I was back in.
The wrap-arounds were shot in Atlanta. There were twenty people selected at that time and they filmed ten of us on successive days. Generally they were shot in one take. In my case there was a hick-up of some kind and we had to reshoot the ending of the wrap-up.
It remains and will always be one of the highlights of my life as it was something I always hoped to do. How often do you get to say that? And now with Robert gone it seems like a dream.
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Post by topbilled on Dec 11, 2022 14:57:59 GMT
Do you mind explaining to those who may be interested in reading, the process of filming the wraparounds...? Were those done in Atlanta or Los Angeles?
I know we talked about this before, but wasn't it that you were not chosen to fill in that spot until almost the last minute? Or am I misremembering...? You are correct. I was a last minute replacement - sort-of.
I had been selected and then told the powers that be felt I had already been a presence on TCM from some on-air appearances at the festivals. Naturally I was HUGELY disappointed they felt this way but I understood. I don't recall how much time it was in between when they called back and said the other person couldn't make it and I was back in.
The wrap-arounds were shot in Atlanta. There were twenty people selected at that time and they filmed ten of us on successive days. Generally they were shot in one take. In my case there was a hick-up of some kind and we had to reshoot the ending of the wrap-up.
It remains and will always be one of the highlights of my life as it was something I always hoped to do. How often do you get to say that? And now with Robert gone it seems like a dream.
One thing I remember is when they announced the contest, the submissions had to be done via video I think. I can only imagine how many submissions they had to sift through before choosing the final 20. |
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Post by yanceycravat on Dec 11, 2022 21:50:35 GMT
Yes, we all met each other during a fantastic meet and greet party on that iconic set with the red chairs. Robert Osborne and other TCM staff folks attended and gave us a heads up as to what was going to happen. Many of us are still in touch from time to time. We shared an experience we all knew was special. Something like that binds you forever!
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Post by cineclassics on Dec 12, 2022 13:09:35 GMT
Yes, we all met each other during a fantastic meet and greet party on that iconic set with the red chairs. Robert Osborne and other TCM staff folks attended and gave us a heads up as to what was going to happen. Many of us are still in touch from time to time. We shared an experience we all knew was special. Something like that binds you forever!
Envious of your experience; I know it was a truly special occasion to visit that TCM set and sit across from Robert. I look forward to checking out Went the Day Well, sounds like it has a very interesting concept and thank you for joining the new forums here. Your tribute post to Robert on the TCM forums was very touching. |
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Post by yanceycravat on Dec 12, 2022 16:59:09 GMT
Yes, we all met each other during a fantastic meet and greet party on that iconic set with the red chairs. Robert Osborne and other TCM staff folks attended and gave us a heads up as to what was going to happen. Many of us are still in touch from time to time. We shared an experience we all knew was special. Something like that binds you forever!
Envious of your experience; I know it was a truly special occasion to visit that TCM set and sit across from Robert. I look forward to checking out Went the Day Well, sounds like it has a very interesting concept and thank you for joining the new forums here. Your tribute post to Robert on the TCM forums was very touching. Thank you.
I guess it's obvious that I had a great admiration for Robert Osborne.
Beyond his knowledge and experiences regarding Old Hollywood and the people who inhabited it I looked to him as a person to emulate. I didn't know him well enough at all to call him a friend. However, watching how he dealt with me and and other folks at the festivals and how he carried himself as a gentleman left me inspired to try and be a better person. More patient with anonymous people who intrude upon my daily life. Trying to better myself in those areas where I feel I need improvement.
I sincerely miss his presence on TCM.
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Post by yanceycravat on Dec 12, 2022 22:32:03 GMT
I would like to add an addendum on Robert Osborne...
I find one of life's most inspiring moments is when a person finds the thing that brings them to a place which allows them to be their very best.
Robert Osborne had all that knowledge and familiarity with some of the greatest Hollywood stars. He brought it all together on TCM where he could share that knowledge with all of us. It was something that brought him accolades and millions of admirers.
What a wonderful thing and how wonderful for him that he knew he was so greatly appreciated by classic film lovers. What would the world be like if everyone could experience that feeling.
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