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13 May 2013

The dancing Douglases

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Love of dance runs in families … in this case the granddaughter of actor Melvyn Douglas discovers her dance gene. [...]

18 October 2012

Jerry Beck & the fine art of classic animation on TCM

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Encourages artsmeme readers to watch TCM’s “Rare Animation’ with co-hosts Jerry Beck and Robert Osborne October 21, 2012. [...]

12 September 2012

Thank you, Turner Classic Movies, for “Choreography by Jack Cole”

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An historic cultural moment occurred Monday, September 10, 2012, when Turner Classic Movies (TCM) gave a marvelous jolt to the recently revived interest in Jack Cole – a full evening tribute to the talented choreographer. [...]

29 August 2012

Robert Osborne asks: “Why did Jack Cole fade away?”

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Robert Osborne, veteran host of Turner Classic Movies, interviews dance critic and artsmeme writer Debra Levine in “Choreography by Jack Cole,” on TCM Monday September 10, 2012. [...]

24 August 2012

Preview! Jack Cole honored on Turner Classic Movies September 10

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A sneak peek at the upcoming “Choreography by Jack Cole” on Turner Classic Movies to be broadcast September 10, 2012. [...]

20 May 2012

Happy 100th Gene Kelly! Love, Oscar

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A big centennial event for Gene Kelly @ the Academy. [...]

17 April 2012

Stars light up Hollywood Boulevard, once more, at TCM Fest [slideshow]

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Slide show of stars featured at TCM’s Classic Film Festival 2012. [Comments

15 April 2012

TCM Fest: Good god! Peggy Cummins heats up “Gun Crazy”

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An in-person appearance by Peggy Cummins, the British-born star of “Gun Crazy” a cult film noir classic, at TCM Fest. [...]

30 March 2012

Doris Day shares career memories on TCM

Doris Day reminisces about her career on TCM. [...]

11 January 2012

Remembering last December’s TCM Cruise

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The diversity of attendees’ ages and ethnicity, thought-provoking programming, and uplifting atmosphere stemming from TCM’s constant chorus of audience appreciation created a charming adventure and a huge home run for the Atlanta-based firm. [...]