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John Wayne and son Patrick, 1960s

John Wayne’s Son Patrick Remembers His First Kiss — With His Dad’s Famous Costar

Plus: Which legendary director “picked out somebody that he yelled at all day long” during shoots?

The Day That John Wayne Completely Shocked the Entire ‘Gunsmoke’ Cast

No one thought that a star of that magnitude would do something like that.

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‘Old Yeller’ Star Beverly Washburn on Jack Benny, Tony Dow — and the Strange Trick She Used to Befriend Her Dog Costar

“There were only seven people in the whole movie. Sadly, I am the only one still alive.”

James Stewart Military collage

Jimmy Stewart’s Offscreen Life Included a Long & Distinguished Military Career

His fascination with flying and aircraft started in his youth.

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.

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.’

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6 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Harvey,’ the 1950 James Stewart Easter Classic

The cast saved the invisible rabbit a seat at lunchtime.

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Day-by-Day Guide to TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar 2025

Check out all of the films, categories and stars featured during the 2025 installment of Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar.

MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON, (aka MR. SMITH AU SENAT), from left: James Stewart, Jean Arthur on Belgian poster art, 1939. Alternate

Politics in Movies & TV: Who Did It Best?

From James Stewart in ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ to Burgess Meredith in ‘Batman,’ here are some of the best TV episodes and films about politics.

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‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Is Still a Holiday Classic Worth Watching

The mix of tear-jerking realism and feel-good fantasy makes It’s a Wonderful Life a perfect gift for the season.

Dean Martin Celebrity Roast on Catchy Comedy

Catchy Comedy Will Broadcast ‘Dean Martin Thanksgiving Roast’ Marathon

Need some laughs this Thanksgiving? We got you!

It's a Wonderful Life, British 2007 re-release posters, Larry Simms, Jimmy Hawkins, James Stewart, Donna Reed, Karolyn Grimes, 1946

When Is ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Airing on TV This Year?

The Christmas classic is on cable and network TV this holiday season.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, nose to nose from left: James Stewart, Donna Reed, adults left top to bottom: Gloria Grahame, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, Beulah Bondi, right top to bottom: Henry Travers, Lionel Barrymore, Todd Karns, Thomas Mitchell, H.B. Warner, 1946

10 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

There are some nuggets that might surprise you!

Elvis Presley poses for the camera during his military service at a US base in Germany.

From the Silver Screen to the Service: Saluting Celebrities Who Served

As we celebrate Veterans Day, let’s take a moment to honor the sacrifices of these celebrities who chose to serve their country.

MASH, Harry Morgan, 1972-1983

Ultimate Trivia Challenge: How Well Do You Know Veterans in TV & Film?

In honor of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, we rounded up some trivia on various veterans in Hollywood as well as films depicting soldiers or war.

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Tom Hanks Remembers Visiting Jimmy Stewart’s Home

He opened up about what he saw there.

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Witchy Movies for All Occasions

From fun/funny titles like “I Married a Witch” and kind of scary ones like Jim Henson’s “The Witches,” to outright terrifying classics like “Suspiria,” we’ve conjured up several movies about witches that you might want to sit a spell and watch.

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A Tale of Two James Stewarts: Frank Capra & Alfred Hitchcock

Frank Capra and Alfred Hitchcock were about as different as two directors can get, but both found in James Stewart an image of America, past and yet to come.

LASSIE, Lassie, 1951-1971

6 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Lassie’

A ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ star got her start looking after Timmy. and more fun facts in honor of the TV show’s 60th anniversary.

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The True Stories Behind Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window’

What was the inspiration behind the 1954 James Stewart thriller as it celebrates the 70th anniversary.

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‘Rear Window’ Will Be in Theaters for Two Days in August 2024

Ahead of its 70th anniversary, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 suspense classic Rear Window will be on the big screen for a very limited time.

20 Classic War Films That Continue To Touch Our Hearts & Minds

Sampling of the best wartime movies that continue to thrill, commemorate and inspire.

ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS, Alfred Hitchcock, 1955-62

Alfred Hitchcock: The Master of Suspense’s 13 Best Works on Film & TV

The famed director may have passed in 1980 but his films live on forever.

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Roundup of Top 15 Western Heroes in TV & Film

From John Wayne and Clint Eastwood to Henry Fonda and Dennis Hopper, y’all will love this cattle drive of the bravest heroes from Westerns across film and TV.

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TCM Celebrates MGM’s 100th Anniversary in April 2024

The legendary Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio was founded a century ago, on April 17, 1924. Turner Classic Movies is celebrating each Monday in April 2024 with daylong lineups of legendary MGM films from across the various decades of its existence.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, Charlton Heston, 1956.

Hollywood Heaven: Top 9 Movies That Opens up the Pearly Gates

Over the decades, Hollywood has looked up at the pearly gates and wondered what it takes to gain entrance

black and white image from the 11th Academy Awards in 1939. from left to right in the horizontal photo are Fay Bainter, Best Supporting Actress winner for

Day-by-Day Guide to TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar 2024

Check out all of the films, categories and stars featured during the 2024 installment of Turner Classic Movies’ popular 31 Days of Oscar annual programming event.

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON, Johnny Carson, 1962-1992,

Heeeeeere’s Johnny: The Best of Johnny Carson (In The ’80s)

Remembering the king of late-night TV on ‘The Tonight Show.’

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, Karolyn Grimes, James Stewart, 1946

What Does Zuzu Think of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’?

Karolyn Grimes talks with us about her memories and legacy of this now-holiday classic.

It's a Wonderful Life, British 2007 re-release posters, Larry Simms, Jimmy Hawkins, James Stewart, Donna Reed, Karolyn Grimes, 1946

6 Questions With ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’s’ Tommy Bailey

Jimmy Hawkins, now 82, still celebrates the film every year.