Edward Asner (1929-2021)
With the passing of Ed Asner this week, we lost a multigenerational titan of the entertainment industry. Few performers bring such range and talent that they’re able to represent something … Continue Reading Edward Asner (1929-2021)
Destroy Them From Within: A Look At Kathleen Hite
*Text of the Video is Below* The world of classic television is often held up as a boys club. We know these men: Sheldon Leonard, Rod Serling, William Asher. These … Continue Reading Destroy Them From Within: A Look At Kathleen Hite
Summer Under the Stars- Fredric March (August 31th)
Some Reflection: Well, I’ll be darned. It’s the last day of August. How the ‘bleep’ did that happen? I feel like I was just writing about Abbott and Costello and … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Fredric March (August 31th)
Summer Under the Stars- James Cagney (August 30th)
Some Reflection: James Cagney is one of the first Hollywood stars I remember really gaining an appreciation for the sheer scope of their work. I mean, from Public Enemy to … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- James Cagney (August 30th)
Summer Under the Stars- Ingrid Bergman (August 29th)
Some Reflection: Ingrid Bergman is an icon of cinema of the absolutely highest order. I mean… I watched Casablanca for the first time probably twenty-five years ago and this perfect … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Ingrid Bergman (August 29th)
Summer Under the Stars- Lee Marvin (August 28th)
Some Reflection: Lee Marvin is Lee Marvin. Enough said. … Okay, I won’t be quite so brisk. I mean, I’m not Lee Marvin, after all. Lee Marvin is a fascinating, … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Lee Marvin (August 28th)
Summer Under the Stars- Merle Oberon (August 27th)
Some Reflection: I am admittedly, not the best person at Ticklish Business HQ to tackle the prolific and extensive career of Merle Oberon. I’m painfully under-viewed. In fact, she’s a … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Merle Oberon (August 27th)
Summer Under the Stars- Tony Randall (August 26th)
Some Reflection: The lack of written work I have is on Tony Randall is a bit of travesty. I quite like Tony Randall! I’ve talked quite often about my childhood … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Tony Randall (August 26th)
#117: Gene Kelly Top 3 (with Patricia Ward Kelly)
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-piftr-10bdc24 We’re celebrating Gene Kelly’s birthday and what better way to do that than with a look at our top 3 favorite Kelly movies? And we’re joined by a very … Continue Reading #117: Gene Kelly Top 3 (with Patricia Ward Kelly)
Summer Under the Stars- Jane Wyman (August 25th)
Some Reflection: As I sit down to write this post, I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around the proper way to tackle Jane Wyman’s career. It’s not that … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Jane Wyman (August 25th)
Summer Under the Stars- Maurice Chevalier (August 24th)
Some Reflection: I feel like I’ve known Maurice Chevalier my whole life. It really is an interesting realization, as I’ve only seen a handful of his movie roles. Whether it … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Maurice Chevalier (August 24th)
Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967)
TCM’s schedule might be honoring Dame Maggie Smith, but I chose another English lady to salute today: Dame Julie Andrews (I don’t believe she’s officially been given the title, and … Continue Reading Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967)
Summer Under the Stars- Eve Arden (August 23rd)
Some Reflection: I came to Eve Arden’s career a bit backwards. While she was a mainstay on movie screens throughout the classic Hollywood era, I actually found my way to … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Eve Arden (August 23rd)
Summer Under the Stars- Tyrone Power (August 22nd)
Some Reflection: I first remember learning of the existence of Tyrone Power as part of my earliest classic film viewings. It was my love of the 1954 musical There’s No … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Tyrone Power (August 22nd)
Summer Under the Stars- Katharine Hepburn (August 21st)
A Little Reflection Katharine Hepburn is an actress who I grew to appreciate thanks to the perspective that comes with age. She’s one of the most legendary and iconic performers … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Katharine Hepburn (August 21st)
Summer Under the Stars- Van Heflin (August 20th)
Some Reflection : This my friends is another of the days I’m really looking forward to face planting into my Watch TCM queue. I have always found Van Heflin to … Continue Reading Summer Under the Stars- Van Heflin (August 20th)
