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I became a Robert Taylor fan at the age of 15 when his TV show, "The Detectives" premiered. My mother wanted to watch it because she remembered Mr. Taylor from the thirties. I took one look and that was it. I spent the rest of my high school career watching Robert Taylor movies on late night TV, buying photos of him, making scrapbooks and being a typical teenager. College, marriage and career intervened. I remember being sad when Mr. Taylor died. I mailed two huge scrapbooks to Ursula Thiess. I hope she got them. Time passed, retirement, moving to Florida. Then in 2012 my husband Fred pointed that there were two Robert Taylor movies that evening on Turner Classic Movies--"Ivanhoe" and "Quentin Durward." I watched both and it happened all over again. I started this blog both for fans and for people who didn't know about Robert Taylor. As the blog passes 200,000 views I'm delighted that so many people have come by and hope it will help preserve the legacy of this fine actor and equally good man.

Broadway Melody of 1936, 1935, Is Playing on TCM on Nov. 30 (USA)

Posted on November 24, 2021 by giraffe44

Broadway Melody of 1936, made in 1935, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Tufesday, November 30 at 2:30 a.m. Broadway Melody of 1936 is a confection of a movie, meant to sweeten the lives of Depression weary Americans. It … Continue reading →

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Quo Vadis, 1950, Is Playing on TCM on November 14 (USA)

Posted on November 6, 2021 by giraffe44

The epic Quo Vadis, 1951 is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Sunday, November 14 at 11:45 a.m. If you haven’t seen this, you’ve missed something truly special. The 1st century Roman Empire, the fire of Rome, early Christianity, martyrdom…this historical … Continue reading →

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New Fan Art

Posted on October 29, 2021 by giraffe44

If you haven’t checked out the Fan Art section of this blog, you should. Just click on the box above with the title Fan Art and you will see an array of excellent work by Fulvia in Rome and Lina … Continue reading →

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Her Cardboard Lover, 1942, Is Playing on October 8 (USA)

Posted on September 30, 2021 by giraffe44

Her Cardboard Lover, 1942, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Friday, October 8 at 4:30 p.m. est.  What a delight! Robert Taylor is hired by Norma Shearer to be her Cardboard Lover to make her real love, George Sanders … Continue reading →

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Party Girl, 1958, Is Playing on TCM on October 5 (USA)

Posted on September 29, 2021 by giraffe44

Party Girl, 1958, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Tuesday, October 5 at 10:15 a.m.  Nicolas Ray uses color in this movie like some directors use dialogue. It is spectacular to look at with reds and blacks predominate all … Continue reading →

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