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August 5th Is Robert Taylor’s 105th Birthday

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August 5th would have been Robert Taylor’s 105th Birthday.  His career spanned 4 decades and he was one of the most loved and respected men in Hollywood.  Mr. Taylor was also one of the most professional, putting up with all … Continue reading

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Twinkle, Twinkle Little TV Star–But for How Long?

Twinkle, Twinkle Little TV Star But for How Long? By Charles Denton Los Angeles Herald-Examiner TV Weekly Jan.28-Feb.3 1962 An argument that has understandably preoccupied TV actors almost since the inception of the medium has to do whether or not … Continue reading

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Billy the Kid, 1941, Is Playing on TCM on July 27 (USA)

Billy the Kid, 1941, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Wednesday, July 27 at 8:15 a.m. est.  Closed captioned. Billy the Kid (1941) is an early example of the use of Technicolor. The film is visually outstanding. Cinematographers Leonard V. … Continue reading

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Waterloo Bridge, 1940, Is Playing on TCM on July 21 (USA)

Waterloo Bridge, 1940, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Thursday July 21 at 1:30 p.m. est.  Closed captioned.   This was both Robert Taylor’s and Vivien Leigh’s favorite film.  Waterloo Bridge cost  $1,164,000.00 to make and made a profit of  … Continue reading

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The Law and Jake Wade, 1958, Is Playing on TCM on July 13 (USA)

The Law and Jake Wade, 1958 Is Playing on Turner Classic Movies on July 13 at 1:45 a.m. est.  Closed captioned.  Note that films playing after midnight actually play on the following day. Was there ever a more suitable cowboy … Continue reading

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