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Jimmy Stewart (1908 -1997) seated wearing a tan suit, 1940s.

Happy Birthday to Hollywood Icon Jimmy Stewart! How Did the Star Get His Start?

James Stewart Was Born 103 years ago on May 20, 1908. The Silver-Screen legend’s life was admirable off the screen as well.

DEAD MEN DON'T WEAR PLAID, Steve Martin, 1982

5 Swell Facts About Steve Martin’s ‘Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid’

The wacky 1982 detective parody airs tonight on TCM at 8pm EST.

Greta Garbo

6 Things You Never Knew About Greta Garbo

She was known for being a recluse.

GO WEST YOUNG MAN, Mae West, 1936 colorized image

7 Fun Facts About TCM Star of the Month Mae West, Plus: Free Monthly Schedule!

She supposedly inspired the shape of the Coca-Cola bottle.

Joan Crawford and four children, Christopher, Cathy, Cynthia, and Christina romp on lawn following party given by Ann Rutherford for daughter Gloria's 5th birthday.

Who Were Joan Crawford’s Four Adopted Children?

What became of ‘Mommie Dearest’s kids?

Jane Wyatt from Father Knows Best grapich

Maybe Mother Knew Best: Celebrating ‘Father Knows Best’ Supermom Jane Wyatt

She grew up a socialite — and also played mom to a very famous Vulcan.

DESIRE, Marlene Dietrich, 1936

Marlene Dietrich’s Grandson Talks Rumors About Her Life: Was She Really a Recluse?

“Had the internet been around then, she would have been tweeting all the time!”

THE MARK OF ZORRO, Tyrone Power, 1940.

7 Things You Never Knew About Classic Film Star Tyrone Power

The ‘Mask of Zorro’ star wasn’t just a pretty face — he was also a U.S. Marine Corps member.

What Do ‘Minecraft,’ ‘E.T.’ and ‘Citizen Kane’ Have in Common? Plus, More Fun Facts About the Orson Welles Classic

Did you know the film was booed every time its name was read as a nominee during the Academy Awards?

image from the 1980 incarnation of the animated

It’s National Superhero Day! Who Created Your Favorite Iconic Heroes?

How were Batman, Superman, and your other favorite superheroes created?

THE TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE, Tim Holt, Humphrey Bogart, 1948

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Humphrey Bogart’s ‘Treasure of the Sierra Madre’

The classic 1948 film airs at 3pm EST on FETV today.

Ben-Hur Charlton Heston, 1959

TCM’s Easter Classics Lineup: ‘Ten Commandments’ ‘Ben-Hur’ ‘Easter Parade’ & More

Settle in for an Easter Sunday full of holiday classics, from ‘Ben-Hur’ to ‘Harvey.’

THE RED SKELTON SHOW, Red Skelton as Cauliflower McPugg, (Season 9, ep 920, aired March 1, 1960), 1951-1971

5 Things You Never Knew About Vaudeville Actor Red Skelton

Despite playing some drunkard characters, he actually never drank.

THE THIN MAN, from left, Asta, Peter Lawford, 1957-59

Who is Skippy the Dog? TCM Celebrates the Pup for National Pet Day

He was best known for ‘The Thin Man.’

Farralone estate, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, photo by Newsmakers/Monroe:Photo by Baron/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

How Much Did Frank Sinatra’s Famous Farralone Estate Sell For? And What Stars Spent Time There?

From its 16-foot-tall glass walls to the time Halle Berry bared it all there, there’s lots to learn about the famous Southern California home.

movie poster for the 1942 film

TCM Presents All-Day RKO Horror Classics Marathon on April 8

For 12 hours, the channel will air the studio’s greatest chillers.

Turner Classic Movie April schedule Red Skeleton composite

Free! Printable Daily Turner Classic Movies April 2025 Schedule! Plus: Star of the Month Red Skelton

Turner Classic Movies celebrates actor Red Skelton on Mondays in April 2025.

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

Gangster Love: Top Mob Rom-Con Movies

From ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ to ‘Scarface,’ these gangland romances had us on the edge of our seats.

Hank Williams performs on KWKH Radio circa 1947 in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The Troubled History Between Hank Williams Sr. & the Grand Ole Opry

He was a hit until he got fired.

Bugs Bunny, ending of Looney Tunes cartoon with trademark saying, 'That's All Folks!', (date unknown)

Sufferin’ Succotash! Where Can You Stream ‘Looney Tunes’ Classics Now?

Max removing classic Bugs Bunny cartoons makes us very, very angry.

St Patricks Day Movie collage

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Irish-Themed Movies All Day Including ‘The Quiet Man’

Check out all the Irish-themed films being played on St. Patrick’s Day 2025.

Barbara Stanwyck TCMgraphic

TCM March 2025 Printable Schedule, Plus: Star of the Month Barbara Stanwyck

Turner Classic Movies celebrates actor Barbara Stanwyck on Wednesdays in March 2025.

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.

Shirley Temple with Oscar statue graphic

Have You Ever Heard of the Juvenile Oscar? All About the Discontinued Award Shirley Temple Once Won

This rare award was only given out a dozen times in Oscar history.

Wizard of Oz Cast with Oscar statue composite

Which Got Nominated for More Oscars, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ or ‘Wicked’?

How do the two films about the wonderful land of Oz compare?

Oscar Snub collage with Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg and Barbra Streisand

Who are the Biggest Oscar Snubs of All Time?

Fun fact: ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ was trampled on by ‘Forrest Gump’ in 1995, find out the other biggest snubs in Oscar history!

black-and-white image from the 1950 movie

200-Plus Memorable Movies With Notable Anniversaries in 2025

Here’s an extensive listing of many movies celebrating notable anniversaries in 2025, from Oscar-winning classics like “All About Eve” (75 years) to blockbusters like “Jaws” (50 years) and “Back to the Future” (40 years), and lots more.

MONTE WALSH, Lee Marvin, 1970.

5 Things You Never Knew About Lee Marvin

He was shocked to be recognized for his musical abilities.

Hollywood Hearrtthrobs collage with Paul Newman, Sally Field, Troy Donahue

Classic Heartthrobs in Movie & TV That We Swooned Over

Rudolph Valentino may have been Hollywood’s first major sex symbol.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: A solid-body Gibson Les Paul Standard 1959 electric guitar (reserve price £300,000-500,000) owned and used by musician Mark Knopfler is seen at a media event to promote an upcoming sale of his collection at the Christie's auction house, on January 18, 2024 in London, England. Centred on the collection of the celebrated lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter of the iconic British band Dire Straits, Christie's is auctioning more than 120 guitars and amps from his 50-year career on 31 January 2024.

Les Paul & Leo Fender Perfected the Invention of the Electric Guitar in the ’50s

They are credited with creating the famous Gibson and Fender guitars.