The magical and magnificent! MGM’s THE WIZARD OF OZ premiered today in 1939 in Hollywood’s Grauman’s Chinese Theater. To commemorate the occasion, here’s the Lux Radio Theater adaptation starring Judy Garland from 1950.
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Lucille Ball in Tales of Suspense
As a birthday tribute to Lucille Ball here is a collection of remarkable Tales of Suspense starring the famous redhead, radio veteran, Queen of the B’s and soon to be queen of television.
PLAYLIST:
“The Ten Grand” from June 22, 1944
“A Little Piece of Rope” from October 14, 1949
“A Shroud for Sarah” from October 24, 1945
“Dime a Dance” from January 13, 1944
“Life takes guts.” – Lucille Ball
Here’s to always loving Lucy.
BOGART for SUTS on TCM
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) kicks off its 2013 Summer Under the Stars (SUTS) event, which takes place every August, with a day-long tribute to the man who is ranked #1 on the American Film Institute‘s list of the greatest screen actors – Humphrey Bogart. I post this gallery in tribute to the star, the man and the event with images that correspond with the Bogie films featured on the TCM schedule – with a few extras because I couldn’t resist.
August 1, 2013 SUTS Schedule – Humphrey Bogart
6:00AM Bogart: The Untold Story (1996)
7:00AM High Sierra (1941)
9:00AM The Maltese Falcon (1941)
10:45AM To Have and Have Not (1944)
12:30PM The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
2:45PM Tokyo Joe (1949)
4:15PM Beat The Devil (1954)
6:00PM In a Lonely Place (1950)
8:00PM The Big Sleep (1946)
10:00PM Key Largo (1948)
12:00AM The Caine Mutiny (1954)
2:15AM The Left Hand of God (1955)
4:00AM The Harder They Fall (1956)
Humphrey Bogart is beloved, admired and always remembered so I need not try to explain his appeal. But I will explain why I’m such a big fan of his work, which is his unique combination of tough edge and vulnerability. While he depicted some of the greatest detectives in film history and made his mark playing gangsters, Bogart’s characters always had heart and a romance I find irresistible. No matter the film or character, when Humphrey Bogart held a woman’s face in his hands before a kiss it was real and I fall for him every single time. A real man, often hardened by his past but not afraid to show a softer side. No one was like him.
“Acting is experience with something sweet behind it.”
That’s why I love the actor. Here’s why I love the man:
“A hotdog at the ballpark is better than a steak at the Ritz.”
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I am submitting this tribute as part of the Summer Under the Stars Blogathon (2013), hosted by Jill of Sittin’ On a Backyard Fence and Michael of Scribehard on Film. This blogathon coincides with TCM’s SUTS event. Be sure to visit either host site to enjoy entries honoring some of the greatest stars to appear on the silver screen all month long. Also, be sure to tune in to TCM every single day in August or set your DVRs. For classic film fans this is as grand as it gets.
Lux Radio Theater presentation: My Man Godfrey
A tribute to MY MAN GODFREY (1936) on old-time radio, a Lux Radio Theater presentation.
Reprising their roles from Gregory La Cava’s 1936 film version are William Powell, Carole Lombard and Gail Patrick. Mischa Auer and David Niven join the cast in this adaptation. Hosted and produced by Cecil B. DeMille.
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