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RIP Robert Osborne
posted by jannSTAFFMOD on March 6, 2017 at 3:16 PM
Robert Osborne passed away on March 6, 2017 at the age of 84.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/06/entertainment/robert-osbourne/index.html?adkey=bn
He made Turner Classic Movies SO much more than just a movie channel.
Reply by Stand*Chickie
on March 6, 2017 at 4:34 PM
R.I.P. I remember him.
Reply by tmdb53400018
on March 6, 2017 at 5:01 PM
RIP Robert. The cinematic world has suffered a SERIOUS loss. Damn, damn, damn....!
Reply by PT 100
on March 6, 2017 at 5:52 PM
I recall when TCM started up and he first hosted. I will miss him, his knowledge and his interviews so much. R.I.P.
Reply by genplant29
on March 7, 2017 at 2:26 AM
RIP, Mr. Osborne.
Robert Osborne was like everyone's grandfather; you'd see him hosting on TCM, and everything felt safe and alright. So many fond memories of watching primetime broadcasts and Silent Sunday Night movies intro'd and outro'd by our old "friend" Bob. He will definitely be missed. Fortunately, he'll live on, besides in our memories, also via his intros on a number of TCM Presents DVDs/Blu-rays, and through his written histories, articles, etc.
Reply by sheezcrazy
on March 7, 2017 at 7:57 PM
What a gentleman he was.
Reply by tmdb53400018
on March 7, 2017 at 10:29 PM
Yes, I loved Robert's outros to the movies when he'd give immensely knowledgeable commentary about actors and events from those movies.
Reply by merryapril
on March 8, 2017 at 4:44 PM
I feel the same sadness and loss as I did when Alistair Cooke passed away. Both men were such insightful, intellectual and engaging hosts. PBS' Masterpiece hasn't been the same without Cooke and TCM won't be the same without Osborne.
Nobody can compare to Osborne, with his vast knowledge of the movie business and all of the personalities involved, and nobody can fill his shoes. He'll be missed by millions of classic film fans.
Reply by sheezcrazy
on March 8, 2017 at 6:25 PM
Count me among those who will miss him. I agree with you on Masterpiece Theater, as well.
Reply by Donald Trump
on March 8, 2017 at 6:27 PM
RIP
Reply by Teapot2k
on March 9, 2017 at 10:04 PM
Such a loss
Reply by SueDNim
on March 20, 2017 at 7:51 PM
He had such grace and class. I'll miss him very much.
Reply by genplant29
on March 25, 2017 at 4:13 PM
It seems odd imagining TCM with Mr. Osborne no longer a current and continuing part of it. He will remain long remembered and tremendously appreciated.
Here's the link to his Find A Grave memorial.
Reply by genplant29
on July 22, 2017 at 4:20 PM
I just finished watching TCM's excellent 2014 Private Screenings: Robert Osborne extensive interview and retrospective. What a special and beautiful tribute to the man, particularly now that he's gone. That special serves as the ideal memoriam to Mr. Osborne.
Reply by merryapril
on July 22, 2017 at 4:37 PM
I hope Private Screenings: Robert Osborne is shown again soon genplant29. I missed it but my husband caught the end and really enjoyed it -- and he's not even a big TCM fan like I've been.
I have to say the new hosts plus Ben Mankiewicz are doing a good job, but it's just not the same without Mr. Osborne. It would be hard for anyone to fill his shoes though...
Reply by genplant29
on July 22, 2017 at 4:49 PM
Surprisingly, though I was an avid TCM viewer in 2014, I somehow missed ever seeing that special back then (or ever, till now), so was really glad to see it turn up anew as re-airing this morning.
Yes: Although there's other good talent on TCM, Robert Osborne was, and always will be, "Mr. TCM".