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Judi Dench

Judi Dench Shares Brutal Reason ‘Big Hollywood Producer’ Said She’d Never Make Films

The actress, 91, admitted it was ‘something I never really got over.’

Svengoolie on set

Svengoolie’s November 2026 Schedule Spotlights Creatures Big & Small, Including Frankenstein, Cujo & More

Creatures big and small share the spotlight this month.

Boris Karloff, 1930s

Boris Karloff’s Radio Lisp Never Stopped His Monstrous Career

His career started in horror radio programs in the 1930s which included scenes from Poe’s ‘The Tell-Tale Heart.’

Burt Lancaster TCM November Star of the Month

TCM November 2026 Schedule Celebrates Burt Lancaster as Star of the Month

See Turner Classic Movies’ monthlong and daily movie schedule, and download the full November calendar.

Myrna Loy October YCM Star of the MOnth

‘The Thin Man’ Star Myrna Loy Is TCM’s Star of the Month, Get Full October Schedule

See the channel’s month long daily movie schedule, and download the full October calendar.

Wizard of Oz composite image

The Biggest ‘Wizard of Oz’ Rumor That Isn’t True

Oz historian debunks rumors and shares her massive collection.

SINBAD THE SAILOR, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., 1947

Douglas Fairbanks Was Hollywood’s Original Action Hero

His energetic performances and visual flair established a template for action heroes.

THE KILLERS, Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, 1946.

7 Deadly Femmes Fatales That Unleashed the Dark Side of the Silver Screen

Seven iconic actresses who defined the femme fatale archetype in film history.

THE WIZARD OF OZ, Bert Lahr, 1939

Whatever Happened to the Cowardly Lion Costume From ‘The Wizard of Oz’?

Fans will soon be able to see a surviving costume in Los Angeles.

ANNE WITH AN E, (aka ANNE), Amybeth McNulty in 'A Dense and Frightful Darkness', (Season 3, episode 309, aired November 17, 2019), ph: Ken Woroner / ©Netflix / Courtesy Everett Collection; ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, Anne Shirley, 1934; ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, 1985 TV Movie

Every Major Actress to Play Anne Shirley on Screen, Ranked

Do you have a favorite Anne?

TREASURE ISLAND, Robert Newton, 1950

Hollywood’s Reinvention of Long John Silver, the Musketeers & Zorro Dates Back to the 1950s

Classic adventure characters have been repeatedly reinvented since the 1950s.

THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD, Errol Flynn, 1938

TCM Celebrates Hollywood’s Greatest Swashbucklers This September — See the Full Schedule

Catch the legends of ‘The Three Musketeers,’ ‘Robin Hood,’ ‘Zorro’ and many more all month long.

THE WIZARD OF OZ, Judy Garland, Toto, 1939

Whatever Happened to Toto from ‘The Wizard of Oz’?

She was a Cairn Terrier named Terry before she followed Judy Garland down the Yellow Brick Road.

DEATH VALLEY DAYS, Ronald Reagan (left), (Season 14), 1952-1975

Was the Long-Running Western ‘Death Valley Days’ Really Created to Promote Borax?

The show went on for 18 seasons and was Ronald Reagan’s last acting role.

MeTV CWWO-Lisa PR(1)

Lisa Whelchel Will Host MeTV’s Broadcast Premiere of ‘The Wizard of Oz’

The network shared it’s spooktacular lineup coming this fall at San Diego Comic-Con.

UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS, top from left: Lesley-Anne Down, David Langton, Hannah Gordon, Simon Williams, bottom from left: Anne Yarker, Jonathan Seeley, 1971-1975

5 Reasons ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ Is Still One of Britain’s Greatest TV Dramas

‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ remains one of TV’s most influential period dramas of all time.

Betty Boop, lobbycard, 1930s

Betty Boop’s Secret Origin Story Is More Complicated Than Most Fans Realize

She didn’t start out as a person…

CAPTAIN BLOOD, Errol Flynn, 1935

How Errol Flynn Became the Golden Age of Cinema’s Most Irresistible Swashbuckler

AFI would later name his Robin the 18th greatest hero in American film history.

Lisa Whelchel and Debbie Reynolds Fat Farm graphic

When Debbie Reynolds and Lisa Whelchel Met in the Most Unlikely of Places

Lisa shares her story of meeting a Hollywood icon.

10th February 1939: US film actors Clark Gable(1901 - 1960) and Carole Lombard after their elopement.

Clark Gable & Carole Lombard’s Secret Wedding That Shocked Hollywood

They slipped away to Arizona to get married and sadly were only together for a few years.

British-born actor Elizabeth Taylor kneels on a bed and wears a sheer white nightgown and robe, circa 1950s.

Elizabeth Taylor: Portrait of a Hollywood Icon Through Rare Photos

Taylor was born on February 27, 1932 and passed away March 23, 2011 and is still a beloved icon.

image from the 1992 Oscar ceremony picturing, from left to right, Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Jonathan Demme, each holding the Oscar award they won for

Horror Movies at the Oscars

Historically, horror movies may not have gotten a lot of love from the Academy Awards, but there have been notable occasions when entries in this genre have at least been nominated and even had major wins.

Burt Lancaster, Liz Taylor, winners of Best Actor and Actress Awards, holding their Oscars. Also with them is Shirley Jones, winner of the Best Supporting Actress Oscar. (Original Caption) 4/1961- Los Angeles, CA:

TCM’s ’31 Days of Oscar’ 2026: How to Watch Without Cable

Cable-cutters can access a selection of the channel’s programming online.

CIMARRON, Richard Dix, Irene Dunne, 1931

This Was the Only Classic Western to Win an Oscar for Best Picture

A handful were nominated, but only one took home a statue.

BONNIE AND CLYDE, from left: Faye Dunaway, Warren Beatty, 1967

TCM’s ’31 Days of Oscar’ Full Schedule: February 15

Get ready to go bad with a day of crime-themed programming.

DRACULA, Bela Lugosi, 1931

‘Dracula’ Turns 95: These Surprising Actors Were Considered For The Vampire Count

Bela Lugosi was certainly not the studio’s first choice.

THE WIZARD OF OZ, from left: Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, 1939

How to Catch ‘The Wizard of Oz’ on TV After 30-Year Broadcast Hiatus: All the Airings

The 1939 classic will air on MeTV this October.

THE INCREDIBLES, Mr. Incredible, 2004, (c) Walt Disney/courtesy Everett Collection; CLUELESS, Alicia Silverstone, 1995, (c) Paramount/courtesy Everett Collection; THE THING, Kurt Russell, 1982, (c) Universal/courtesy Everett Collection

Turner Classic Movies to Showcase New Additions to 2025 National Film Registry

Among the films are ‘Clueless,’ ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘The Thing,’ and ‘The Incredibles.’

WHAT'S OPERA, DOC?, Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, 1957

TCM Just Saved Bugs Bunny — Where Can You Watch All of the Looney Tunes?

The wascally wabbit has found a new place to shine.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: The White House is seen on July 18, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 while traveling in Las Vegas for a series of events. He is quarantining in Delaware, according to the White House

The Bizarre Forgotten New Year’s Tradition Where Anyone Could Meet the President

It is unimaginable today, but the custom lasted for over 100 years.