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GIANT, top from left: Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean, bottom from left: Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean on 1971 Japanese poster art, 1956.

Go Behind the Scenes of James Dean’s Last Movie ‘Giant’ With New Book

New book takes a deep dive behind the scenes of Edna Ferber’s acclaimed novel plus the making of the all-star cast movie.

Mary Poppins Dick Van Dyke 1964

What Was Dick Van Dyke’s First Role?

He had already been working for over a decade before he became Rob Petrie.

White Christmas, Bing Crosby, 1954

7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Song ‘White Christmas’

Both Bing Crosby hits but which came first, the song or the movie?

WHITE CHRISTMAS, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, Danny Kaye, 1954

When Is ‘White Christmas’ Airing on TV This Year?

The 1954 Bing Crosby/ Danny Kaye musical will air this holiday season … but you’ll need a cable subscription to watch it.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, Natalie Wood, Edmund Gwenn, 1947.

Ultimate Trivia: Classic Christmas Movies

Christmastime is in the air and you have seen these classics millions of times but do you remember what movie the song “White Christmas” came from? Take our Christmas Movie Quiz and find out!

MONTEREY POP, Otis Redding (center), with Booker T. and the MG's and the Mar-Keys, 1968.

Musicians Who Have Died in Plane Crashes

Otis isn’t the only musician to perish in a plane crash, find out who else has succumbed to aviation accidents.

Margaret Hamilton Collage

7 Things You Never Knew About ‘Wizard of Oz’ Star Margaret Hamilton

She had a very different job before playing the Wicked Witch of the West.

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Best Classic Cinema on TV This Week: December 8-14

Notable classic movies airing this week include ‘Trading Places’ and ‘The Color Purple,’ plus a Marilyn Monroe Icon-a-Thon!

American actor John Wayne (1907 - 1979) with his wife Pilar on board their yacht 'The Wild Goose' at Monte Carlo, following a transatlantic crossing, 26th August 1963.

Did You Know That John Wayne’s Wife Is Still Alive?

The third and final Mrs. Wayne met the Duke while he was still married to his second wife.

CIRCA 1965: Rock and roll singer Elvis Presley poses with Colonel Tom Parker (dressed as Santa Claus)in this Christmas card circa 1965. Altered image

Ultimate Trivia: Holiday Song Lyrics

How well do you actually know the lyrics to your favorite holiday pop songs? Take our quiz and find out!

The Year Without a Santa Claus

‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ & Other Christmas Classics Airing This Week

Plus, ‘A Christmas Story,’ ‘The Year Without a Santa Claus,’ an ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ marathon & more!

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Svengoolie’s MeTV December Schedule Has Arrived to Add Some Fright to Your Holiday Season

Prepare to spend the holidays with vampires, dinosaurs and Vincent Price as an evil funeral home owner.

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Classic Movies You Love Airing This Week: December 1-7

Where to watch everything from ‘A Fistful of Dollars’ to ‘Grease’ this coming week.

BEWITCHED, Dick York, 1964-1969.

‘Bewitched’ Star Dick York Faced Financial & Physical Struggles After On-Set Injury

The accident was a few years before ‘Bewitched.’

Mickey Rooney TCM star of the month collage

Free! Printable Daily Turner Classic Movies December 2024 Schedule Plus Star of the Month!

Mickey Rooney is Turner Classic Movies Star of the Month for December 2024.

THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW, Carol Burnett, 1967-78

TCM Invites You to Spend ‘Sundays With Carol Burnett’

The series will pair classic films that were parodied in sketches on The Carol Burnett Show (including Gone With the Wind, which was spoofed as “Went With the Wind,” with Burnett wearing that famous “curtain dress”).

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MeTV Toons Celebrating the Holidays With ‘Tis the Season for Toons’

Don’t miss out on Bugs, the Flintstones, Yogi, Scooby and many more classic holiday cartoons airing on Saturdays.

Al Hirschfeld, Golden Girls illustration

Al Hirschfeld Drew the Sitcoms You Love & Now You Can Buy a Piece of History

Time to shop for a classic piece of sitcom history!

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Why Is Green Bean Casserole a Thanksgiving Food?

This is one Thanksgiving recipe that was definitely not invented by the pilgrims.

Mayflower pilgrim collage with faces of Katharin Hepburn and Dick Van Dyke

You’ll Never Believe Which Classic Stars Are Descended From Pilgrims

Marilyn Monroe, Dick Van Dyke and Orson Welles are related?!?

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, Gene Kelly, 1952.

The Late Gene Kelly’s Wife Says His Movies Are Being Used in Therapy

She is partnering with the ADHD Foundation to help preserve his legacy.

Earl Holliman

Earl Holliman, ‘Police Woman’ & ‘Twilight Zone’ Actor, Dies at 96

He also appeared in ‘Gunsmoke,’ ‘The Fugitive,’ ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ and more.

MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000, Gypsy, Joel Hodgson, Tom Servo, 1988-1999

MST3K’s Thanksgiving ‘Turkey Day’ Marathon Returns in 2024

Mystery Science Theater 3000‘s Turkey Day marathon of classic episodes skewering terrible movies features a great lineup in 2024, including the streaming return of fan-favorite The Final Sacrifice. Celebrity MSTies also share favorite episodes.

Stock Turkey Dinner, CSA Images

Ultimate Trivia: Thanksgiving Day Pop Culture

As the official kick-off to the holiday season begins, take our quiz to see what you know about this gluttonous holiday!

BEWITCHED, (Santa Claus Comes To Visit and Stays and Stays, 1969-70 Season), Elizabeth Montgomery, Ronald Long as Santa Claus, 1964-72

‘Holiday Affair,’ ‘Bewitched’ & More Titles Airing on FETV and FMC for the Holidays

Plus ‘Perry Mason,’ ‘The Beverly Hillbillies,’ and more!

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Classic Movies You Love Airing This Week: November 24-30

Where to watch everything from ‘Gilda’ to ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ this coming week.

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How Elizabeth Taylor’s Role in ‘Giant’ Foreshadowed Her Humanitarian Legacy

Tim Mendelson, who was Elizabeth Taylor’s personal assistant for over two decades, exclusively talked with us about the star’s similarity to her outspoken ‘Giant’ character and other aspects of her public and personal lives.

THE BULLWINKLE SHOW, aka ROCKY AND BULLWINKLE, Bullwinkle J. Moose, Rocky J. Squirrel, 1959-1973.

‘The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle’ Flew Onto TV Screens 65 Years Ago … Under a Different Name

Plus: You’ll never guess the ’60s British invasion band who took their name from the show.

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Classic Movies You Love Airing This Week: November 17-23

Where to watch everything from ‘The Shaw­shank Redemp­tion’ to ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ this coming week.

VIVA LAS VEGAS, Ann-Margret, Elvis Presley, 1964

What Was Elvis’ First Movie? 10 Things You May Not Know About His Films

In the world of movies, as with his recordings and performances, Elvis’ talent and charisma got things “all shook up.”