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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.

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.

6 Things You Never Knew About Greta Garbo
She was known for being a recluse.

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.

Who Were Joan Crawford’s Four Adopted Children?
What became of ‘Mommie Dearest’s kids?

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.

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!”

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?

It’s National Superhero Day! Who Created Your Favorite Iconic Heroes?
How were Batman, Superman, and your other favorite superheroes created?

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.

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.’

5 Things You Never Knew About Vaudeville Actor Red Skelton
Despite playing some drunkard characters, he actually never drank.

Who is Skippy the Dog? TCM Celebrates the Pup for National Pet Day
He was best known for ‘The Thin Man.’

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.

TCM Presents All-Day RKO Horror Classics Marathon on April 8
For 12 hours, the channel will air the studio’s greatest chillers.

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.

Gangster Love: Top Mob Rom-Con Movies
From ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ to ‘Scarface,’ these gangland romances had us on the edge of our seats.

The Troubled History Between Hank Williams Sr. & the Grand Ole Opry
He was a hit until he got fired.

Sufferin’ Succotash! Where Can You Stream ‘Looney Tunes’ Classics Now?
Max removing classic Bugs Bunny cartoons makes us very, very angry.

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.

TCM March 2025 Printable Schedule, Plus: Star of the Month Barbara Stanwyck
Turner Classic Movies celebrates actor Barbara Stanwyck on Wednesdays in March 2025.

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.

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.

Which Got Nominated for More Oscars, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ or ‘Wicked’?
How do the two films about the wonderful land of Oz compare?

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!

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.

5 Things You Never Knew About Lee Marvin
He was shocked to be recognized for his musical abilities.

Classic Heartthrobs in Movie & TV That We Swooned Over
Rudolph Valentino may have been Hollywood’s first major sex symbol.

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.