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Post by topbilled on Apr 16, 2024 0:05:50 GMT
Hmm, I didn't think that maybe Robert did his own programming. I thought the A films were scheduled for prime time for ratings purposes. That Robert got gossipy at times, I enjoyed, but I also knew his info came from his friends. For his niche, I still think he was king. He definitely was not the arbiter for all films. THE ESESENTIALS when Alec Baldwin co-hosted offered other than Robert's opinion. Love Robert and Alec's disagreement about the Brando MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY. Drew Barrymore programmed Cocteau's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST-doubt that Robert would have chosen it. As I've said before, I don't have sophisticated tastes. I depend on you and others, particularly in the "neglected films" thread, to try other films than my faves.
After I made my earlier comment, I realized how I would describe Robert Osborne to someone who'd never heard of him before. I'd say he was not a very good journalist because he didn't always stick to facts, but he was definitely a good salesperson and knew how to sell classic film. And since TCM has always been more commercially motivated than interested in the actual historical facts of Hollywood, I'd say R.O. was a good fit for TCM. |
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Post by sagebrush on Apr 16, 2024 13:09:29 GMT
Remembering Charlie Chaplin, who was born April 16, 1889
and Edie Adams, who was born April 16, 1927.
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Post by BunnyWhit on Apr 16, 2024 14:29:34 GMT
Happy Birthday, John Hodiak! (16 April 1914 -- 19 October 1955)
Happy Birthday, Peter Ustinov! (16 April 1921 -- 28 March 2004)
Happy Birthday, Henry Mancini! (14 April 1924 -- 14 June 1994)
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Post by sagebrush on Apr 17, 2024 13:48:49 GMT
Remembering William Holden, who was born April 17, 1918.
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Post by sagebrush on Apr 18, 2024 13:49:48 GMT
Remembering Miklos Rozsa, who was born April 18, 1907
and Virginia O'Brien, who was born April 18, 1919.
Also, Happy Birthday to Hayley Mills (born April 18, 1946)
and Rick Moranis (born April 18, 1953)!
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Post by christine on Apr 18, 2024 15:26:20 GMT
Like the musical scores of Miklos Rozsa!
Nice adult picture of Haley Mills. ❤
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Post by Fading Fast on Apr 18, 2024 15:42:59 GMT
Like the musical scores of Miklos Rozsa! Nice adult picture of Haley Mills. ❤ |
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Post by sagebrush on Apr 19, 2024 13:35:57 GMT
Remembering some performers born on April 19:
Constance Talmadge (born 1898)
George O'Brien (born 1899)
and Dudley Moore (born 1935).
Also, Happy Birthday to Tim Curry (born 1946)!
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Post by BunnyWhit on Apr 19, 2024 22:50:22 GMT
Happy Birthday, Jayne Mansfield! (19 April 1933 -- 29 June 1967)
Happy Birthday, Elinor Donahue! (19 April 1937)
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Post by christine on Apr 20, 2024 0:40:41 GMT
I know Elinor Donahue is probably best remembered for FATHER KNOWS BEST, but I liked her in PRETTY WOMAN 1990, even though she had a small part.
If an actor does a part well it'll be remembered!
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Post by topbilled on Apr 20, 2024 12:30:41 GMT
I know Elinor Donahue is probably best remembered for FATHER KNOWS BEST, but I liked her in PRETTY WOMAN 1990, even though she had a small part. If an actor does a part well it'll be remembered! |
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Post by sagebrush on Apr 20, 2024 13:43:35 GMT
Remembering Nina Foch, who was born April 20, 1924.
Also, Happy Birthday to some performers also born on April 20:
George Takei (born 1937)
Veronica Cartwright (born 1949)
Jessica Lange (born 1949)
and Andy Serkis (born 1964).
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Post by BunnyWhit on Apr 20, 2024 15:16:54 GMT
Happy Birthday, Harold Lloyd! (20 April 1893 -- 8 March 1971)
Happy Birthday, Bruce Cabot! (20 April 1904 -- 3 May 1972)
Happy Birthday, Ryan O'Neal! (20 April 1941 -- 8 December 2023)
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Post by sagebrush on Apr 21, 2024 14:30:28 GMT
Remembering Edwin Stanton Porter, who was born April 21, 1870
and Anthony Quinn, who was born April 21, 1915.
Also Happy Birthday to Elaine May, (born 1932)
and Patti Lu Pone (born 1949)!
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Post by BunnyWhit on Apr 21, 2024 14:55:11 GMT
Happy Birthday, Lillian "Dimples" Walker! (21 April 1887 -- 10 October 1975)
Happy Birthday, Norman Panama! (21 April 1914 -- 13 January 2003)
Happy Birthday, Claire Denis! (21 April 1946)
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