Yearly Archives: 2017

Ivanhoe, 1952, Is Playing on TCM on June 10 (USA) and can be seen on demand until June 17

Ivanhoe, 1952, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Saturday June 10 at 12 noon est. and can be seen on TCM on demand until June 17. Ivanhoe was one of the most successful films of the year and brought … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor Can’t Remember

A letter from Robert Taylor has recently appeared on eBay.  As usual, he hasn’t included the year but has noted the month and day. ROBERT TAYLOR February 4 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Essig—- When I got back from Webster City … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor Died on June 8, 1969

Robert Taylor died of lung cancer on June 8, 1969.  At his funeral, California Governor Ronald Reagan gave the eulogy.  Here are a few excerpts from that eulogy, given on June 11, 1969. “How to say farewell to a friend … Continue reading

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Undercurrent, 1946, Is Playing on TCM on June (USA)

Undercurrent, 1946, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Wednesday, June 7 at 11:45 a.m. est.  Closed captioned. Director Vincente Minneli said of Undercurrent : He [Robert Taylor] out acted her [Katharine Hepburn] and stole the picture as the demanding … Continue reading

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Above and Beyond, 1952, Is Playing on TCM on May 26 (USA)

Above and Beyond, 1952 is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Friday, May 26 at 12:30 a.m. est. (which is actually May 27).  Closed captioned.  This is one of several roles for which Robert Taylor should have won an Oscar.  … Continue reading

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