"The thrill of victory ... and the agony of defeat!"
ABC's WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS debuted on this day in 1961.
Jim McKay hosted for the entire 37-season run.
ABC's WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS debuted on this day in 1961.
Jim McKay hosted for the entire 37-season run.
10:33 PM - Apr 29, 2024
If you’d like to celebrate Anouk Aimée’s 92nd birthday, Jacques Demy’s MODEL SHOP (1969) is on Tubi.
https://tubitv.com/movies/...
#AnoukAimee
https://tubitv.com/movies/...
#AnoukAimee
09:37 PM - Apr 27, 2024
This month in 1962 — THE BUGS BUNNY SHOW debuted on Saturday mornings on ABC.
A primetime version (1960-62) preceded it, but the Saturday show became the longest, continuously-running morning children's program in network TV history.
#LooneyTunes #BugsBunny #1960sTV #ClassicTV
A primetime version (1960-62) preceded it, but the Saturday show became the longest, continuously-running morning children's program in network TV history.
#LooneyTunes #BugsBunny #1960sTV #ClassicTV
08:01 PM - Apr 27, 2024
Tonight in 1975 — ROSEMARY'S BABY (1968) aired on THE ABC SATURDAY NIGHT MOVIE.
Parental discretion was advised, but babysitters were on their own. 😳
Parental discretion was advised, but babysitters were on their own. 😳
10:41 PM - Apr 26, 2024
"I’ve never seen Carol say no autographs. I’ve never heard somebody say hello, that she didn’t say hello back...She loves the fact that people watched her and put her where she is today. She’s very appreciative."
— Tim Conway in 2007
#CarolBurnett #BornOnThisDay
— Tim Conway in 2007
#CarolBurnett #BornOnThisDay
08:22 PM - Apr 26, 2024
Meadowlark Lemon (1932-2015) was born on this day.
“The most sensational, awesome, incredible basketball player I've ever seen” Wilt Chamberlain said of the longtime Harlem Globetrotters star.
And his skills as a performer and pitchman made him one of the most familiar faces of the 1970s.
“The most sensational, awesome, incredible basketball player I've ever seen” Wilt Chamberlain said of the longtime Harlem Globetrotters star.
And his skills as a performer and pitchman made him one of the most familiar faces of the 1970s.
10:28 PM - Apr 25, 2024
“Sidney Lumet came up to me during the filming of this and said, ‘Al, it’s out of our hands, buddy.’ And that’s the feeling I had with it. It took on its own life.”
— Al Pacino on DOG DAY AFTERNOON (1975)
#BornOnThisDay #AlPacino
— Al Pacino on DOG DAY AFTERNOON (1975)
#BornOnThisDay #AlPacino
09:21 PM - Apr 25, 2024
Tonight in 1960 — Mystery writer Henry Slesar made his TV writing debut on ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS.
“40 Detectives Later” starred James Franciscus and Jack Weston.
Slesar’s crime-with-a-twist style would reach its apex as Emmy-winning head writer of THE EDGE OF NIGHT.
“40 Detectives Later” starred James Franciscus and Jack Weston.
Slesar’s crime-with-a-twist style would reach its apex as Emmy-winning head writer of THE EDGE OF NIGHT.
10:54 PM - Apr 24, 2024
"We love to sit in the dark and be frightened."
— William Castle (1914-1977)
The director, master of crowd-pleasing movie gimmicks, and producer of ROSEMARY'S BABY (1968) was born on this day.
— William Castle (1914-1977)
The director, master of crowd-pleasing movie gimmicks, and producer of ROSEMARY'S BABY (1968) was born on this day.
08:16 PM - Apr 24, 2024
Tonight in 1996 — MURDER ONE ended its first season on ABC.
Steven Bochco's legal drama was pre-SOPRANOS Peak TV, but lost its one-case serialized format in Season 2 — as well as stars like Daniel Benzali + Emmy nominee Stanley Tucci.
It's not streaming, which is a crime.
#1990sTV #MurderOne
Steven Bochco's legal drama was pre-SOPRANOS Peak TV, but lost its one-case serialized format in Season 2 — as well as stars like Daniel Benzali + Emmy nominee Stanley Tucci.
It's not streaming, which is a crime.
#1990sTV #MurderOne
10:42 PM - Apr 23, 2024
Tonight in 1972 — Ruby Keeler (age 62) tap-danced and played ukulele on the Tony Awards on ABC.
Her number was from NO, NO NANETTE, the musical revival that brought her back to Broadway after 40 years.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IC12nJlqN...
#TCMParty #RubyKeeler
Her number was from NO, NO NANETTE, the musical revival that brought her back to Broadway after 40 years.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IC12nJlqN...
#TCMParty #RubyKeeler
09:06 PM - Apr 23, 2024
Tonight in 1985 — Rod Serling was inducted into the TV Academy Hall of Fame.
“Rod had an abiding faith in television,” wife Carol Serling said in her acceptance speech. “Because of its manifest power to move, impress, and motivate.”
https://www.emmys.com/vide...
“Rod had an abiding faith in television,” wife Carol Serling said in her acceptance speech. “Because of its manifest power to move, impress, and motivate.”
https://www.emmys.com/vide...
08:09 PM - Apr 22, 2024
THE HEARTBREAK KID (1972) is on YouTube if you’d like to celebrate Elaine May’s 92nd b’day and what would have been Charles Grodin’s 89th.
https://youtu.be/ZVpisL2DZ... #TCMParty
https://youtu.be/ZVpisL2DZ... #TCMParty
The Heartbreak Kid (1972) - YouTube
The Heartbreak Kid is a 1972 American romantic-black comedy film directed by Elaine May and written by Neil Simon. Starring Charles Grodin, Cybill Shepherd, ...
09:38 PM - Apr 21, 2024
Paramount+ with Showtime is one of the best deals in streaming at $11.99 — especially for classic film + TV fans:
• 120+ Pre-2000 films
• 40 Pre-2000 shows incl. TWILIGHT ZONE, STAR TREK, TWIN PEAKS
• Showtime
• CBS live feed
I used to pay $15/month just for Showtime on cable!
• 120+ Pre-2000 films
• 40 Pre-2000 shows incl. TWILIGHT ZONE, STAR TREK, TWIN PEAKS
• Showtime
• CBS live feed
I used to pay $15/month just for Showtime on cable!
03:48 PM - Apr 21, 2024
Criterion Channel has more than 40 Harold Lloyd films — from early shorts, to features like SAFETY LAST and SPEEDY, and even some Talkies.
https://www.criterionchann... #SilentFilm #HaroldLloyd
https://www.criterionchann... #SilentFilm #HaroldLloyd
09:27 PM - Apr 20, 2024
"Out of maybe 300 pictures I made, only 5 of them were up on sides of buildings. But the impact evidently was so strong, I’m almost remembered as a ‘thrill comedian’ today!" — Harold Lloyd, in 1965
#BornOnThisDay #HaroldLloyd
#BornOnThisDay #HaroldLloyd
08:22 PM - Apr 20, 2024
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Jeff Mattox (1958-2024) — Owner of the Mahoning Drive-In Theater
He saved the historic Pennsylvania drive-in by turning it into a "living museum" w/ 35mm screenings every wknd from April-Halloween.
I've been there and it's a delight, like time travel to the '50s.
https://tinyurl.com/yvxx7t...
He saved the historic Pennsylvania drive-in by turning it into a "living museum" w/ 35mm screenings every wknd from April-Halloween.
I've been there and it's a delight, like time travel to the '50s.
https://tinyurl.com/yvxx7t...
05:54 PM - Apr 20, 2024
A friendly reminder from Charlton Heston.
SOYLENT GREEN premiered in New York City on this day in 1973.
#SoylentGreen #TCMParty
SOYLENT GREEN premiered in New York City on this day in 1973.
#SoylentGreen #TCMParty
10:49 PM - Apr 19, 2024
Tonight in 1970 — Lauren Bacall won her first Tony Award for APPLAUSE, the musical based on ALL ABOUT EVE.
She would win again in 1981 for WOMAN OF THE YEAR.
#LaurenBacall
She would win again in 1981 for WOMAN OF THE YEAR.
#LaurenBacall
09:31 PM - Apr 19, 2024
Happy birthday, LOONEY TUNES!
The first Warner Bros. theatrical cartoon short SINKIN’ IN THE BATHTUB was released on this day in 1930.
#LooneyTunes #TCMParty
The first Warner Bros. theatrical cartoon short SINKIN’ IN THE BATHTUB was released on this day in 1930.
#LooneyTunes #TCMParty
08:04 PM - Apr 19, 2024
Tonight in 1981 — Fred Astaire was presented w/ a Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Film Institute.
The 81-year-old legend danced to the stage to accept. 🎩
#FredAstaire #OldHollywood
The 81-year-old legend danced to the stage to accept. 🎩
#FredAstaire #OldHollywood
10:55 PM - Apr 18, 2024
Tonight in 1962 — TOP CAT aired its last original episode on ABC.
Hanna-Barbera’s 2nd prime-time cartoon (after THE FLINTSTONES) only produced 30 shows, but they were rerun for decades.
#TOPCat #1960sTV #ClassicTV
Hanna-Barbera’s 2nd prime-time cartoon (after THE FLINTSTONES) only produced 30 shows, but they were rerun for decades.
#TOPCat #1960sTV #ClassicTV
09:08 PM - Apr 18, 2024
08:38 PM - Apr 17, 2024
Celebrating Henry Mancini's centenary with one of the all-time bangers of 1970s TV.
#HenryMancini #ClassicTV
#HenryMancini #ClassicTV
09:51 PM - Apr 16, 2024
FIBBER McGEE AND MOLLY debuted on this day in 1935.
Jim and Marian Jordan starred in one of radio's greatest sitcoms until 1959 — and reprised their roles in 6 films.
And Molly's putdown “Tain’t funny, McGee” became a national catchphrase.
#OldTimeRadio
Jim and Marian Jordan starred in one of radio's greatest sitcoms until 1959 — and reprised their roles in 6 films.
And Molly's putdown “Tain’t funny, McGee” became a national catchphrase.
#OldTimeRadio
08:34 PM - Apr 16, 2024
25 more Warner Bros-owned classics were added to Tubi this week— including Cagney and Bogart films, Astaire & Rogers musicals, and #FilmNoir .
08:19 PM - Apr 15, 2024
Happy 130th anniversary to “going to the movies”! 🎞️
The first Edison Kinetoscope parlor opened in New York City on this day in 1894.
Price: 25 cents for 5 films (but they were only 15-20 seconds long).
The first Edison Kinetoscope parlor opened in New York City on this day in 1894.
Price: 25 cents for 5 films (but they were only 15-20 seconds long).
10:48 PM - Apr 14, 2024
The Universal Monsters channel is now on Pluto TV.
A nice mix of iconic classics + obscurities streaming 24/7 — with fewer ad breaks than other films I've watched on Pluto.
Good for cordcutters missing TCM, Svengoolie, etc.
https://pluto.tv/en/live-t... #TCMParty
A nice mix of iconic classics + obscurities streaming 24/7 — with fewer ad breaks than other films I've watched on Pluto.
Good for cordcutters missing TCM, Svengoolie, etc.
https://pluto.tv/en/live-t... #TCMParty
09:47 PM - Apr 13, 2024
"The definitive book" on Frank Capra's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE is coming for the film's 80th anniversary.
https://www.avclub.com/its...
#TCMParty
https://www.avclub.com/its...
#TCMParty
06:56 PM - Apr 13, 2024
