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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.

Quo Vadis, 1950, Is Playing on TCM on October 1(USA)

Posted on September 24, 2021 by giraffe44

The epic Quo Vadis, 1951 is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Friday, October 1 at 2:30 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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Westward the Women, 1951, Is Playing TCM on Sept. 19 (USA)

Posted on September 13, 2021 by giraffe44

Westward the Women (1951) is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Sunday, September 19 at 12 noon. John McIntire approaches wagonmaster Robert Taylor with an interesting job and challenge. He wants to bring brides west to the settlement he’s founded … Continue reading →

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I Love Melvin, 1953, Is Playing on TCM on Sept. 16 (USA)

Posted on September 10, 2021 by giraffe44

I Love Melvin, 1953, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Thursday, September 16 at 10:00 p.m. Okay, I Love Melvin isn’t a Robert Taylor movie.  It is a fun movie with a delightful cameo by Mr. Taylor. This film … Continue reading →

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A Yank at Oxford, 1938, Is Playing on TCM on Sept. 15 (USA)

Posted on September 8, 2021 by giraffe44

A Yank at Oxford, 1938, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Wednesday, September 15 at 3:30 a.m. A Yank at Oxford is one of several films intended to “toughen up” Robert Taylor’s image after his success in a number … Continue reading →

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The Gorgeous Hussy, 1936, Is Playing on TCM on Sept. 14 (USA)

Posted on September 8, 2021 by giraffe44

The Gorgeous Hussy, 1936, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Tuesday, September 14 at 7:45 a.m. est.  It’s a story about Washington D.C. It’s about dirty tricks, sleazy operatives, scurrilous personal attacks and lies. The 2020 election?  No, The … Continue reading →

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