The Silver Screen Oasis

Maybe I'm becoming a " crabby old man " but the films on TCM, since the start of the new year have been below par, with IMHO too may quick repeats ?

Ken, you can be a "crabby old man", I am too sometimes. As for films being below par, I think that's a subjective thing. You may think so and somebody else won't. Who's gonna say which one right?

Regarding repeats, there's been a lot of discussion about that over on the TCM boards. It appears that TCM is showing more repeats, than in the past , as a cost cutting thing. It's always cheaper to show repeats instead films they haven't shown before. We all know that the economy is in the toilet and TCM's parent company, Time-Warner, is doing pretty badly ,so it's highly likely TCM has been told to tighten its belt when it comes to programming costs.

Overall, I think they've been doing a pretty good job of balancing more repeats with some premiers to keep things interesting. We may all not like it, but I think we'll just have to put up with it until better times.

I'm wondering just how many viewers will be in the mood for "Double Indemnity" when I appear with Robert Osborne to present the film on April 15th?
It was already shown on March 13th, and will be repeated on March 24th. Yikes!

Joe,

Not to worry. You know lots of folks here will be watching and by the time the TCM Promo department is done with their part, I imagine you will have many, many viewers watching you talk about Double Indemnity.

I'll be watching for sure!

mongoII wrote:I'm wondering just how many viewers will be in the mood for "Double Indemnity" when I appear with Robert Osborne to present the film on April 15th?
It was already shown on March 13th, and will be repeated on March 24th. Yikes!

If I see that stinkin' movie one more time I'll puke.

JUST KIDDiNG! I for one wouldn't miss it for the world I'm sure all of you guys and gals will make the rest of us proud.

I'm avoiding the other broadcasts just to watch you and your socks.

markfp wrote:

mongoII wrote:I'm wondering just how many viewers will be in the mood for "Double Indemnity" when I appear with Robert Osborne to present the film on April 15th?
It was already shown on March 13th, and will be repeated on March 24th. Yikes!

If I see that stinkin' movie one more time I'll puke.

HAWWWW!
Betcha Joe did a spit-take with his java when he saw that!!!

Thanks guys. I almost did do a spit take with my java (decaf). Ironically, I have not worn a pair of socks since I finished the interview in November. Here in Florida it's the thing to do (or not do).
Unfortunately I believe they stopped the cameras during the sock incident.

Don't worry Miss Goddess, April 15th is a wonderful day, it's my birthday. I'm sure plenty people will tune in, I would if I was in the US, hope it goes well for you.

PS Nothing bad has ever happened on my birthday.

The Titanic Sank
Abraham Lincoln was assissinated
USA bombs Libya

We'll just have to remember to put up reminders when that week comes.

Alison:

April 15 is the day in the U.S. that we will have had to file our income tax. So technically, here, every year April 15 is a bad day. At least we'll have something else to celebrate.

charliechaplinfan wrote:Don't worry Miss Goddess, April 15th is a wonderful day, it's my birthday. I'm sure plenty people will tune in, I would if I was in the US, hope it goes well for you.

PS Nothing bad has ever happened on my birthday.

The Titanic Sank
Abraham Lincoln was assissinated
USA bombs Libya

How about April 14th? That's when my segment airs....(wipes forehead in relief).

Joe and I are the Fan Programmers on April 15th. I'm encouraging everyone I know to mail their taxes early so they have no excuses to miss us!

I'm another one who will be tuning in. Mainly to see the guest programmers, but because as usual, the last time DI was on, I fell asleep for the last 20 minutes.

Well I don't think the 14th is any better. The Titanic struck the iceberg on the 14th, so for the poor souls on the Titanic the 14th was the worse day of all, if it hadn't have struck the iceberg then the 15th would have been a great day

Would we be able to put a link on here for your segments so people who haven't got access to American TV will be able to share your moment