Robert Osborne, TCM host and film historian, dies at 84

[BetteDavisEyes]

Robert Osborne, TCM host and film historian, dies at 84

By Ken Haddad
Posted: 2:17 PM, March 06, 2017

Robert Osborne, host of Turner Classic Movies and film historian, has died at the age of 84.

TCM made its on-air debut in April 1994.*

"Robert was embraced by devoted fans who saw him as a trusted expert and friend," TCM general manager Jennifer Dorian said in a statement...

http://www.clickondetroit.com/entertainment/robert-osborne-tcm-host-and-film-historian-dies-at-84

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/robert-osborne-dead-dies-tcm-host-1202002748/

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-me-robert-osborne-dies-20170306-story.html

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Robert Osborne, Turner Classic Movies host and film expert, has died
Cause of death has not been announced

By SANDRA GONZALEZ , CNN

Posted: 2:23 PM, March 06, 2017
Updated: 3:23 PM, March 06, 2017

(CNN) - Robert Osborne, the film aficionado who shared his knowledge and passion for movies with millions of viewers as the longtime host of Turner Classic Movies, has died. He was 84...

A cause of death has not been announced...

http://www.clickondetroit.com/enter...-classic-movies-host-and-film-expert-has-died

 

[neverletgo]

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-me-robert-osborne-dies-20170306-story.html

Snipped:

Robert Osborne, who displayed an encyclopedic knowledge — and love — of film history as the primary host of Turner Classic Movies, died Monday morning at age 84, said his partner of 20 years, theater director and producer David Staller.

Osborne died of natural causes in his sleep at home in New York City, Staller said.

"It's difficult to imagine a planet without him," Staller said. "He made the choice to call it a day, and he wants everyone to know that he'll see them at the after party."

:cry:

 

[MsMarple]

Mr. Osborne was an investor in our beloved little Rose Theater which has been restored and continues to bring us both first run and independent movies. Until recently he was an honored guest at our yearly Port Townsend Film Festival. We will miss him.

During the course of his 30-minute chat, Osborne revealed other nuggets that fans might not know. For example, the native of Colfax, Washington is the co-owner of the Rose Theater, a movie house in Port Townsend, near Seattle. The theater began life in 1907 as a Vaudeville house, added moving pictures in 1908, and closed in 1958. Fully restored, the Rose re-opened to the public in 1992, and added a second screen, the Rosebud, three years later. Both have recently added digital projection, so Osborne understands first-hand the challenges of the transition from 35 mm film.

https://willmckinley.wordpress.com/...live-from-the-2013-tcm-classic-film-festival/

 

[watergirl62]

Such a loss! RIP Robert. [emoji257]

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

TCM tribute to Robert Osborne: http://www.tcm.com/robert/

 

[MsMarple]

TCM tribute to Robert Osborne: http://www.tcm.com/robert/

Lovely tribute. Thanks for the link BDE!

 

[watergirl62]

The ONLY thing I miss about cable is TCM.

Thanks for the link, BetteDavisEyes. :heartbeat:

 

[grammieto5]

RIP Mr. Osborne, you brought the class to TCM

 

[delaney]

Rest in peace Robert, watching a TCM movie was always better when introduced by you.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

TCM Remembers Robert Osborne with 48-Hour Tribute

Turner Classic Movies will dedicate two entire days to honor the legacy of longtime host Robert Osborne.

Airing all day on Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19, the 48-hour tribute will feature an extensive collection of the long-form interviews Osborne conducted during his 23 year tenure with the network...

http://www.tcm.com/this-month/movie...Remembers-Robert-Osborne-with-48-Hour-Tribute

 

[YESorNO]

RIP Mr. Osborne... ...:candle:

:crying:

 

[deoneta]

A great loss. Mr. Osborne's knowledge was impressive, and his love for movies was contagious. Beyond that, there was something about his introductions that made you feel, and I don't know a better word for it, cozy, a part of settling in for a good film like gathering your snacks and slipping into a comfy robe.

 

[Karinna]

R.I.P. Mr. Osborne :rose: Love the TCM channel and watched it all the time when i had cable. Nothing like those great black & white movies they were the best, and nothing much these days comes even close to that real good old fashioned entertainment.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

TCM is among my passions in life. I recall watching "old movies" on TV with my mom when I was growing up. Locally (metro Detroit), there used to be a daily afternoon program called Rita Bell Prize Movie. Later, Bill Kennedy Showtime, another afternoon movie, was accessible on the Windsor, Ontario station. I watched Bill Kennedy for many years until he retired. I've been an avid fan of TCM since they came onboard with cable. Definitely couldn't live without it. I try to watch at least one "old" movie each day that is "new" to me or a movie that I haven't seen dozens of times like many in my repertoire.

RIP, Robert O :rose:

 

[MsMarple]

TCM is among my passions in life. I recall watching "old movies" on TV with my mom when I was growing up. Locally (metro Detroit), there used to be a daily afternoon program called Rita Bell Prize Movie. Later, Bill Kennedy Showtime, another afternoon movie, was accessible on the Windsor, Ontario station. I watched Bill Kennedy for many years until he retired. I've been an avid fan of TCM since they came onboard with cable. Definitely couldn't live without it. I try to watch at least one "old" movie each day that is "new" to me or a movie that I haven't seen dozens of times like many in my repertoire.

RIP, Robert O :rose:

OMG, Bill Kennedy, channel 9 - CKLW, right? And Rita Bell was on channel... 7 I think? WXYZ? Those were the days. And for old horror films there was Shock Theater and in the 1960's Morgus Presents. When I was a little girl I'd make my dad wake me up on Friday nights to watch the scary movies. Inevitably I'd fall asleep before the end but I have great memories of sitting on his lap and me hiding my face when it got really scary.

Old movies are the best and I agree with you that TCM is a must-have channel!

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

^ Don't forget terrifying Halloween movies with Count Scary :dracula: