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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.

His Brother’s Wife, 1936, Is Playing on TCM on July 16

Posted on July 9, 2021 by giraffe44

His Brother’s Wife, 1936, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Friday, July 16 at 7:15 a.m.  Mr. Taylor was actually a fan of roller coasters and often dragged Ms. Stanwyck off to ride them with him. Folks, this one … Continue reading →

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Small Town Girl, 1936, Is Playing on TCM on July 15 (USA)

Posted on July 9, 2021 by giraffe44

Small Town Girl, 1936, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Thursday, July 15 at 3:00 a.m. For most of her career Janet Gaynor did nothing but play small town girls, the best known being Esther Blodgett. But I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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The Bribe, 1949, Is Playing on TCM on July 11 (USA)

Posted on July 4, 2021 by giraffe44

The Bribe, 1949, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Sunday, July 11 at 10 a.m.  The Bribe has a minimal story but great actors including Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner, Charles Laughton and Vincent Price.  The chemistry between Mr. Taylor … Continue reading →

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When Ladies Meet, 1941, Is Playing on TCM on July 6 (USA)

Posted on July 1, 2021 by giraffe44

When Ladies Meet, 1941, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Tuesday, July 6 at 9:00 a.m. It is the story of a married couple, a lady author and a charming single journalist. Joan Crawford, the author, considers herself a … Continue reading →

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Flight Command, 1940, Is Playing on TCM on June 16

Posted on June 9, 2021 by giraffe44

Flight Command, 1940, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Wednesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. This is the film that got Robert Taylor hooked on flying.  Mr. Taylor started taking flying lessons right away.  His devotion to flying was … Continue reading →

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