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  Highlights For The Month: Miriam Hopkins is Star of the Month, airing Thursdays.  Special Theme: Whodunit Wednesdays? airs Wednesdays.  Special Theme: Studio System, airs Tuesdays.  Special Theme: Produced by Alexander Korda airs January 4th and 11th.  Martin Luther King Jr. Day airs January 18th.  Films Airing This Month to Check Out: The Girl from Mexico (1937) airs 1/2 at 10:08/9:08 a.m. City Lights (1931) airs 1/2 at 8/7 p.m. The Miracle Worker (1962) airs 1/3 at 4/3 p.m. A Little Romance (1979) airs 1/3 at 6/5 p.m. The Red Balloon (1956) airs 1/3 at 5:15/4:15 a.m. Bachelor Mother (1939) airs 1/4 at 7:30/6:30 a.m. The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947) airs 1/4 at 10:30/9:30 a.m. Gilda (1946) airs 1/5 at 10:45/9:45 a.m. Splendor in the Grass (1961) airs 1/8 at 12:15 a.m./11:15 p.m. King Kong (1933) airs 1/9 at 6/5 p.m. Cabaret (1972) airs 1/10 at 5:45/4:45 p.m. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) airs 1/12 at 1:15/12:15 a.m. The Little Princess (1939) air...

Here is my final Christmas themed post for 2020. I am taking next week off and I'll return the last week of December. This is all about classic sitcom episodes with a Christmas theme. Enjoy and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all who celebrate!  Mister Ed Ed's Christmas Story (1963) The Patty Duke Show The Christmas Present (1963) Phyllis The Christmas Party (1976) The Mary Tyler Moore Show Christmas and the Hard Luck Kid II (1970) The Mary Tyler Moore Show Not A Christmas Story (1974) The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet Busy Christmas (1956)  Until Next Time, Ashley A. 

  I'm continuing on with my second Christmas themed post. This one focuses on Christmas specials mostly featuring Old Hollywood stars. Below are eight to check out. Enjoy!  The Judy Garland Christmas Special (1963) Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas (1977) The Dean Martin Christmas Show (1968) John Denver's Rocky Mountain Christmas (1975) Julie Andrews Christmas Special   (1972) The Andy Williams Christmas Special (1967) Perry Como's Early American Christmas (1978) The Carpenters A Christmas Portrait (1978) Until Next Time, Ashley A. 

  I always tend to make holiday posts during December and I'm kicking off this year by starting with a post on animated Christmas specials. I've made posts like this before you can check out here , here and here and below are five more.  Davey and Goliath: Christmas Lost and Found (1965) The Smurfs' Christmas Special (1982) A Snow White Christmas (1980) The Pink Panther in: A Pink Christmas (1978) Raggedy Ann and Andy in The Great Santa Claus Caper (1978) Until Next Time, Ashley A. 

Highlights for December: Laurel and Hardy are December's Star of the Month, airing Mondays.  TCM Spotlight features Bernard Hermann, airing Wednesdays.  Christmas Classics Marathon airs December 18th-24th.  In Memoriam airs 12/29 and 12/30 (daytime) with tributes to Buck Henry ( The Graduate 1967), Shirley Knight ( Sweet Bird of Youth 1962), Fred Willard ( This is Spinal Tap 1984), Brian Dennehy ( Belly of the Architect 1987), Cinematographer Michael Chapman ( The Front 1976), Composer Ennio Morricone ( The Battle of Algiers 1966), Baby Peggy ( The Family Secret 1924), Honor Blackman ( The Square Peg 1958), Dame Diana Rigg ( Evil Under the Sun 1982) and Wilford Brimley ( The China Syndrome 1979) Films Airing This Month to Check Out: Crossing Delancey (1988) airs 12/1 at 9:15/8:15 p.m. Mexican Spitfire's Baby (1941) airs 12/5 at 10:08/9:09 a.m. Bachelor Mother (1939) airs 12/5 at 12 p.m./11 a.m. and 12/22 at 3/2 a.m. The Thin Man (1934) airs 12/5 at 10/9 p.m. and ...

The holidays are fast approaching and with the annual black Friday happening earlier than ever I thought I'd go ahead and post a gift guide. Here's a few gifts for those who are fans of classic movies, TV shows and musicians. Enjoy!  For the: I Love Lucy fan: I Love Lucy Ornament  For The Golden Girls fan: Thank You For Being a Friend Jigsaw Puzzle For The Wizard of OZ fan: Ruby Slippers Accessory Bag For the Elvis fan: Elvis Christmas Album For the West Side Story fan: West Side Story: The Jets, The Sharks and The Making of a Classic For the Elton John fan: I'm Still Standing Ceramic Coffee Mug For the Audrey Hepburn fan: Audrey Hepburn 5-Film Collection  For the classic movie fan: Color Your Own Classic Movie Posters  For the Marilyn Monroe fan: 2021 Marilyn Monroe by LIFE Wall Calendar  Until Next Time, Ashley A. 

I'm continuing on with my Thanksgiving themed posts. This post is all about episodes of sitcoms with a Thanksgiving theme. Below are five episodes of sitcoms from the 1950s through the 1970s.  That Girl Thanksgiving Comes But Once A Year, Hopefully (1967) Mister Ed Ed the Pilgrim  (1962) Part 1 / Part 2 The Burns and Allen Show Thanksgiving (1951) All in the Family The Little Atheist   (1975)  *Note: The end cuts off. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet The Day After Thanksgiving (1952) Until Next Time, Ashley A. 

  It is officially November, seriously how fast has this year gone by? Like many things this year the holidays will look different from previous holidays. A way to bring nostalgia back is to watch animated holiday specials. Here's a few to check out. In the past I've made another post you can check out here .  Dorothy In the Land of Oz (1980) *Also known as Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz  Casper the Friendly Ghost: Do or Diet (1953) Underdog: Simon Says No Thanksgiving (1965) Part One // Part Two *Note: Certain parts of part two are missing sound. Calvin and the Colonel: Thanksgiving Dinner (1961) The Berenstain Bears Meet Big Paw (1980) Garfield's Thanksgiving    (1989) Until Next Time, Ashley A. 

  Highlights for November Shelley Winters is Star of the Month, airing Mondays.  TCM Spotlight features Under the Big Top, airing Fridays.  TCM Special Theme: Women Make Film, continues airing Tuesdays.  Leonard Maltin's Neglected Classics air November 12th.  The Essentials continue Saturday nights with showing of A Hard Day's Night (1964) on 11/7, Ball of Fire (1941) on 11/14, 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) on 11/21 and An American in Paris (1951) on 11/28  Films Airing This Month to Check Out: Mildred Pierce (1945) airs 11/1 at 11:30/10:30 a.m. Flower Drum Song (1961) airs 11/1 at 8/7 p.m. Behave Yourself! (1951) airs 11/2 at 12 a.m./11 p.m. Lolita (1962) airs 11/3 at 3:30/2:30 p.m. and 11/9 at 8/7 p.m. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947) airs 11/5 at 8/7 p.m. Cat People (1942) airs 11/5 at 2/1 a.m. The Curse of the Cat People (1944) airs 11/5 at 3:30/2:30 a.m. The Circus (1928) airs 11/6 at 10:45/9:45 p.m. Mexican Spitfire (1940) airs 11/7 at 10:08/9:08 a.m....

  Dracula (1931) I recently for the first time, watched the 1931 Dracula and here are my thoughts on it.  While I am very familiar like many others with the character of Dracula, he's been featured in many movies, TV shows and commercials for decades. The character usually has a thick Transylvanian accent and usually says something about wanting to suck blood. He wears a cape and always hides when the sun comes out. Even Sesame Street has a Muppet called Count Von Count! So the character of Count Dracula is familiar to all ages. I've never read Bram Stoker's Dracula either so anything I've ever seen has been later versions of movies or shows.  Bela Lugosi is probably best known as portraying the title lead. He was originally in the stage production and was in his mid 40s when he was cast  in the film version.  Dracula is one of the earlier Universal Pictures films that began cranking out other horror hits like Frankenstein and The Mummy ....

  Continuing with my Halloween themed blog posts I thought this time I'd post about my favorite Twilight Zone episodes. I've watched The Twilight Zone for a long time and with it now on Hulu, I thought I'd give it a rewatch. Below are my favorites. Enjoy!  *By the way, The Twilight Zone is available on Hulu, Netflix, CBS All Access and YouTube.  The Bewitchin' Pool Season 5, Episode 36 (1964) Two Season 3, Episode 1 (1961) *The clip is a condensed version of the full episode.  Long Distance Call Season 2, Episode 22 (1961) *The clip, is a condensed version of the episode.  Where Is Everybody? Season 1, Episode 1  *The clip is a condensed version of the episode. Number 12 Looks Just Like You  Season 5, Episode 17 (1964) *Note: This is a clip, with narration.  Living Doll Season 5, Episode 6 (1963) The Dummy Season 3, Episode 33 (1962) Little Girl Lost  Season 3, Episode 26 The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Season 1, Episode 22 (1...

It's October and with Halloween approaching I thought I'd make some holiday themed posts. Halloween will look different this year, no doubt. But there are still ways to celebrate including watching Halloween animated specials and episodes.  Casper's Halloween Special (1979) Davey and Goliath: Halloween Who Dun-It (1967) Dr. Seuss Halloween is Grinch Night (1977) Raggedy Ann and Andy in The Pumpkin Who Couldn't Smile (1979) The Smurfs: All Hallows Eve  Until Next Time, Ashley A.   

  Highlights for the Month: Peter Cushing is Star of the Month, airing Mondays.  TCM Spotlight features 30 Years of the Film Foundation, airing Thursdays.  TCM Special Theme: Fright Favorites, airing Fridays. TCM Special Theme: Women Make Film continues airing Tuesdays.  Birthday Tribute to Buster Keaton airs 10/4 with 1 documentary and 4 films.  Films Airing This Month to Check Out: Two for the Road (1967) airs 10/1 at 10/9 p.m. Dracula (1931) airs 10/2 at 8/7 p.m. House on Haunted Hill (1958) at 10/2 at 11/10 p.m. The Haunted (1963) airs 10/2 at 12:30 a.m./11:30 p.m. and 10/31 at 6/5 p.m. The Women (1939) airs 10/4 at 1:30/12:30 p.m. Bye Bye Birdie (1963) airs 10/4 at 4/3 p.m. The Great Buster: A Celebration (2018) airs 10/4 at 6/5 p.m. Sherlock Jr. (1924) airs 10/4 at 8/7 p.m. Steamboat Bill Jr. (1928) at 10/4 10:30/9:30 p.m. Seven Chances (1925) airs 10/4 at 12 a.m./11 p.m. Daisies (1966) airs 10/6 at 4:30/3:30 a.m. MGM Cartoons: Red Hot Riding Hood (1943) a...

  September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month. In the past to acknowledge this, I have made posts on Hispanic actors and movies. I'm adding more movies again, because while you might be familiar with the actors you might have never seen one of their movies. Here's a few to check out.  The Cuban Love Song (1931) Directed By: W. S. Van Dyke Starring: Lupe Velez, Lawrence Tibbett, Jimmy Durante Running Time: 86 Minutes Juarez (1939) Directed By: William Diererle Starring: Paul Muni, Bette Davis, Gilbert Roland Running Time: 125 Minutes High Noon (1952) Directed By: Stanley Kramer Starring: Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Katy Jurado Running Time: 85 Minutes The Littlest Outlaw (1955) Directed By: Roberto Gavaldon Starring: Pedro Armendariz, Rodolfo Acosta, Joseph Calleia Running Time: 73 Minutes In Caliente (1935) Directed By: Lloyd Bacon Starring: Dolores del Rio, Pat O'Brien, Leo Carrillo Running Time: 84 Minutes Viva Zapata! (1952) Directed...

  September is National Piano Month. In honor of that I thought I'd put together a post about movies about pianists. Enjoy!  The Eddie Duchin Story (1956) Directed By: George Sidney Starring: Kim Novack, Tyrone Power, Victoria Shaw  Running Time: 123 Minutes Rhapsody in Blue (1945) Directed By: Irving Rapper Starring: Robert Alda, Will Wright, Joan Leslie Running Time: 141 Minutes A Song to Remember (1945) Directed By: Charles Vidor Starring: Paul Muni, Merle Oberon, Cornel Wilde Running Time: 112 Minutes Song Without End (1960) Directed By: Charles Vidor and George Cukor Starring: Dirk Bograde, Capucine, Genevieve Page Running Time: 141 Minutes Song of Love (1947) Directed By: Clarence Brown Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Paul Henreid, Robert Walker Running Time: 119 Minutes Until Next Time, Ashley A. 

 It's officially the end of summer with Labor Day weekend behind us, school is in session, even if school looks different this year. In the past I've made posts on teachers and school movies. This time it's a post on college movies. Here's a few to check out.  Mr. Belvedere Goes to College (1949) Directed By: Elliott Nugent Starring: Clifton Webb, Shirley Temple, Tom Drake Running Time: 83 Minutes Blondie Goes to College (1942) Directed By: Frank R. Strayer Starring: Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, Janet Blair Running Time: 74 Minutes She's Working Her Way Through College (1952) Directed By: H. Bruce Humberstone Starring: Virginia Mayo, Ronald Reagan, Gene Nelson Running Time: 104 Minutes The Affairs of Dobie Gillis (1953) Directed By: Don Weis Starring: Debbie Reynolds, Bobby Van, Bob Fosse Running Time: 72 Minutes College (1927) Directed By: James W. Home, Buster Keaton Starring: Buster Keaton, Anne Cornwall, Harold Goodwin Running Time: 66 Minutes The Freshman ...