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Robert Taylor Died on June 8, 1969

Robert Taylor died of lung cancer on June 8, 1969.  At his funeral, California Governor Ronald Reagan gave the eulogy.  Here are a few excerpts from that eulogy, given on June 11, 1969. “How to say farewell to a friend … Continue reading

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Undercurrent, 1946, Is Playing on TCM on June (USA)

Undercurrent, 1946, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Wednesday, June 7 at 11:45 a.m. est.  Closed captioned. Director Vincente Minneli said of Undercurrent : He [Robert Taylor] out acted her [Katharine Hepburn] and stole the picture as the demanding … Continue reading

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Above and Beyond, 1952, Is Playing on TCM on May 26 (USA)

Above and Beyond, 1952 is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Friday, May 26 at 12:30 a.m. est. (which is actually May 27).  Closed captioned.  This is one of several roles for which Robert Taylor should have won an Oscar.  … Continue reading

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Three Robert Taylor Movies Are Playing on TCM on May 8 (USA)

May 8 has a bonanza of Robert Taylor Movies on Turner Classic Movies:  Lucky Night, Times Square Lady and Her Cardboard Lover, from 1935-1942. Lucky Night, 1939, is playing at 6:00 a.m. est.  Not closed captioned. I fell in love … Continue reading

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When Ladies Meet, 1941, Is Playing on TCM on April 30 (USA)

When Ladies Meet, 1941, is playing on Turner Classic Movies on Sunday, April 30 at 8:00 a.m. est.  Closed captioned. It is the story of a married couple, a lady author and a charming single journalist. Joan Crawford, the author, … Continue reading

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