WHAT HAPPENED TO 40 GUNS???

[Hibi]

One difference I notice between Robert Osbourne and Ben M. is that Osbourne clearly loved the golden age of Hollywood and its stars, whereas Ben favors the 70s and beyond and doesn't seem quite as warm to eras before that point. Just an observation at any rate. Eddie, Jacqueline, and Alicia all seem more at home with the earlier films.

Alicia's accent used to drive me crazy, but I'm used to it now. In fact, I probably like her the most of the "rotation" hosts...

[jimimac71]

This sort of banter was never allowed on the TCM Forum.
I know there are people who like the TCM hosts.
I can do without them.
AI just might change everything.
I like the lady's voice at the end of this spot:

But could AI go on cruises???

"I'm sorry, Dave Hibi. I’m afraid I can’t do that." Not just yet.

[nakanosunplaza]

Hibi I mentioned Eddie but he is the only I like of course he is not a regular host he has one show that's it RO like mentioned earlier made better research and was almost a contemporary of several stars and made many interviews with them, the 3 others were never involved with classic stars for many obvious reasons,but Alicia,s accent was too much for me, Ilike Arthur Hiller but I do not know Arthur Hilla... but now she displays her foot tattoos 1

[Hibi]

Hibi I mentioned Eddie but he is the only I like of course he is not a regular host he has one show that's it RO like mentioned earlier made better research and was almost a contemporary of several stars and made many interviews with them, the 3 others were never involved with classic stars for many obvious reasons,but Alicia,s accent was too much for me, Ilike Arthur Hiller but I do not know Arthur Hilla... but now she displays her foot tattoos 1

Thankfully, I haven't seen her foot tats!

[nakanosunplaza]

Yes she was hiding them from the camera most of the time I POposted about this on the TCM boards then she was wearing some type of shoes to hide them it was funny to see the extent she went to hide them !

[Bronxgirl48]

At this juncture I say remove all five hosts and replace them with Muppets.

[jimimac71]

At this juncture I say remove all five hosts and replace them with Muppets.

But which Muppet to replace each host?
My choices would offend the hosts.

[Bronxgirl48]

Pick 'em!

[Bronxgirl48]

Ben introducing MARTY: "Marty is a non-traditional character, gap-toothed..."

Yes, wasn't it convenient to have Ernest Borgnine in the role since he was born with that particular dental feature.

Geez, get that Muppet replacement in for this smug, out-of-control nepo baby STAT!

[jimimac71]

Pick 'em!

Ben ... Not Kermit but Fozzie.
Alicia ... Not Piggy but Janice.
Still thinking of others.
I'm thinking of Muppets from the movies not PBS, etc.

[Bronxgirl48]

How about The Count for Eddie?

[Bronxgirl48]

I could see Ben as Fozzie.

Also Rizzo the Rat.

[jimimac71]

How about The Count for Eddie?

There is someone with dark glasses but I can't find that character.
How about Dr. Bunsen Honeydew for Dave?
Then again, we would need to negotiate with Disney!
OMG! How about WB cartoon characters?
Bugs "Ben" Bunny?

[Masha]

Ben is Scooter who owes his job as gofer to the fact that his uncle owns the theatre.

Alicia is Sweetums whose outward appearance belies a good heart.

Dave is The Swedish Chef who can not at all times be understood clearly but remains continually enjoyable to watch.

[jimimac71]

If we went with Peanuts characters, then we negotiate with Apple for permission. I would not go on a TCM Cruise to attempt to meet a host.
I could be wrong, I was once, but someone else who attends the Film Festival, or goes on the cruise, what their motivation is?
Eddie is a different story. I could enjoy pounding a couple of Rusty Nails with him. Now I could keep my cute on and claim, "To sip a little glass of wine," That's My Desire! Alicia on my left arm and Jacqueline on my right. Then again, I'm a Wanderer! Doo Wa!