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The Taylor Haters (I): Richard Schickel

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By publishing this, I hope to illustrate the extraordinary level of venom spewed by the Taylor haters for decades after Mr. Taylor’s death. They despised the fact that Robert Taylor’s career wasn’t destroyed by his HUAC* testimony. His award for … Continue reading

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“I Love Melvin” Is Not Playing on TCM on April 13 (USA) Updated

Sorry, this appears to have been changed.  I went to set my recorder and found a Mickey Rooney film in this time slot.  I’m sure it’s part of a salute to Mr. Rooney after his death.  Hopefully Melvin will turn … Continue reading

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Robert Taylor and Spangler Arlington Brugh

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Robert Taylor was born in 1934. He sprang fully formed from the head of Louis B. Mayer.* His name was chosen by Ida Koverman, Mayer’s secretary. He was tall, dark and handsome with sparkling blue eyes and black hair. His … Continue reading

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“Waterloo Bridge,” 1940, Is Playing on TCM on April 9 (USA)

“Waterloo Bridge” (1940) is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Wed, April 09, 2014 08:00 PM est. Closed Captioned. This was both Robert Taylor’s and Vivien Leigh’s favorite movie. Robert Taylor was an inspired choice for the role… Not only … Continue reading

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“His Brother’s Wife” starring Taylor and Stanwyck, 1936, Is Playing on TCM on April 8 (USA)

“His Brother’s Wife” (1936) is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Tue, April 08, 2014 12:00 PM est. Not closed captioned. Folks, this one is from 1936 so we have to take it for what it is. During the early … Continue reading

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