Posted on 03/06/2017 11:42:28 AM PST by freedomson
TCMs general manager Jennifer Dorian released a statement saying, All of us at Turner Classic Movies are deeply saddened by the death of Robert Osborne. Robert was a beloved member of the Turner family for more than 23 years. He joined us as an expert on classic film and grew to be our cherished colleague and esteemed ambassador for TCM.
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RIP Robert. I’ve wondered about his health for sometime now due too his absences.
RIP
I read that he served in the USAF for two years.
Oh no! I love TCM and am so sad to see this news.
Ben’s grandfather Herman J. Mankiewicz wrote ‘Citizen Kane’.
Yes indeed. It is something he inherited from his dad, uncles, and other relatives. He is often on that agitprop show "The Young Turks".
I was disappointed when they didn’t have his comments before or after a movie. Just him only announcing the movie made it seem a little better.
RIP.
TCM is the channel I watch the most, and I always enjoyed his commentary. Many of his anecdotes were first hand. He will be missed.
A Face in the Crowd comes to mind. So does Duck Soup.
RIP
You gave us much joy.
RIP - I loved this guy. Now we’re stuck with leftist douchebag Ben Mankiewicz.
Osborne was great
everyone else is weak and does not have Osborne’s gravitas.
The Osborne back stories were worth watching more than the movie. (in fact the movie was skipped after the commentaries)
Mankiewicz was tolerated only because Osborne was still there.
Loved his commentaries. Classy guy. Will miss him.
Mr. Osborne was the epitome of class. TCM should devote a week each month to “reruns” of his best and most-watched intros. Giving a proper and tasteful sendoff will be challenging for TCM
My heart is broke. I loved his stories. Now we’re stuck with TYT Mankowitz. Ugh. TCM and Fox News are the only reason I watch Tv.
Oops. Mankiewicz. Misspelled his name
That’s too bad, enjoyed his commentaries. RIP.
Loved his commentaries. Classy guy. Will miss him.
absolutely...
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