Shirley Jones Movie Marathon - July 13th, 2011!

Classic Movie Stars from a bygone era are absolutely amazing! There are some "very rare" great talents today, however it is difficult to compare anyone to the likes, of say, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Shirley Temple, Van Johnson, Doris Day, Fred Astaire, Gordon MacRae, and Shirley Jones! They were in a class, certainly, all by themselves!

They could do it all... Act, Sing, Dance, and Entertain, like no other!


Shirley Jones and Robert Preston
in The Music Man



"Oh, what a Beautiful Morning,

Oh, what a Beautiful Day..."

Be sure to catch the Shirley Jones Movies

on Turner Classic Movies, Today!

July 13, 2011 - Wednesday :

The Music Man (1962, Shirley Jones) ... TCM ... 8 PM

The Courtship Of Eddie's Father (1963, Shirley Jones) ... TCM ... 11 PM

A Ticklish Affair (1963, Shirley Jones) ... TCM ... 1:15 AM

Oklahoma! (1955, Shirley Jones) ... TCM ... 3 AM

The Secret Of My Success (1965, Shirley Jones) ... TCM ... 5:30 AM


My all-time favorite Shirley Jones Movies are The Music Man and April Love. Unfortunately, April Love will not be shown, today, on TCM; however, The Music Man will be the very first Feature Presentation at 8 PM est. It was the first 'Shirley Jones' Movie I had ever seen... so amazing and colorful.... full of singing, dancing, intrigue, and romance! I love it and Shirley Jones in it!

Enjoy! Ideal Family Film!

Shirley Temple Movie Marathon on TCM - Today!

Shirley Temple... this adorable, energetic & very talented little girl has warmed her way into many hearts - generation after generation!

Today, TCM will honor Mrs. Shirley Temple Black in a Movie Marathon of some of her very best films! Perhaps, this is a way to say "Happy Birthday" to her in advance, since her birthday is April 23rd!

April 13, 2011 - Movies on TCM:

Little Miss Marker ... 8:15 AM
(A big-time gambler picks up a young girl as security on an IOU.)

The Poor Little Rich Girl ... 9:45 AM
(A lost rich girl takes up with a pair of musical performers.)

Heidi ... 11:15 AM
(An orphaned girl tends goats for her grandfather until she's sold to serve as a disabled girl's companion.)

The Little Princess ... 12:45 PM
(When her father is reported dead in war, his daughter fights harsh conditions at her boarding school.)

Kathleen ... 2:30 PM
(A precocious little girl plays matchmaker between her widowed father and her new governess.)

Since You Went Away ... 4 PM
(A woman copes with wartime rationing by taking in a colonel for extra money while her husband is away serving in World War II, but the war's turmoil appears minor in comparison when her daughter starts a relationship with the lodger's grandson.)

The Littlest Rebel ... 10 PM
(A small and determined Southern girl befriends a Yankee soldier while protecting her Confederate father and even goes to Washington to see the President.)

"Happy Birthday"

(April 23rd!) 

Mrs. Shirley Temple Black...

Thank you for the joy you've brought us all!

I absolutely adore Shirley Temple in

Heidi and The Little Princess...

but my favorite Shirley Temple Movie, as of Today,

is Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.

It's just so sweet!

What is your favorite?

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"ANDY HARDY" Movie Marathon Day on TCM

December 16, 2010 ~ Thursday:

If you love Mickey Rooney,
then you will love TCM (Turner Classic Movies) Today!!!

Today is ANDY HARDY schemes, girlfriends, money mix-ups, car troubles, friendships, adventures, and the best family movie moments!

They are family friendly movies that can't be beat! And, one is even Christmas, LOVE FINDS ANDY HARDY. Hopefully you can record it - because it airs tonight at 2:30 AM to 4:15 AM.

This movie includes all the joyful and lighthearted antics of Andy Hardy into one film! Andy has trouble with his girlfriend Polly and his friend Beezy, plus trouble buying his car, and well, everything is a mess, but somehow or other... it all works out in the end... because Andy has a very supportive family and very kind father, Judge Hardy. This film also includes the introduction of Judy Garland into the movie series, too... so it really is a gem and a fun Christmas Story of Andy having too many dates to the Christmas Dance! So Cute - you'll adore the ending!

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Also, don't forget the premiere of Gift of the Magi - tonight on the Hallmark Channel!

Happy Birthday Mickey Rooney - September 23, 2010!!!

Actor, Mickey Rooney was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 23, 1920!

Happy 90th Birthday, Mickey!!!

He's been acting since he was a very young child and today, TCM honors Mickey Rooney's Movie Career, on his Birthday, with a Movie Marathon! (Two are Andy Hardy films!) See the list below...

Of all the great actors, Mickey Rooney is one of my absolute favorites! In my opinion, he's at the very top with greats like Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant, and Van Johnson. I've adored Mickey since the very first time I watched an Andy Hardy movie... he was sweet, he was innocent, he was energetic and real, and best of all, fun! And today, he still lights up the screen in whatever character he portrays!

September 23, 2010 Thursday

Happy Birthday Mickey Rooney!!!

The Life of Jimmy Dolan
... TCM ... 6:15 AM

Broadway to Hollywood

... TCM ... 9 AM

Death on The Diamond

... TCM ... 10:30 AM

A Family Affair (1936)
(Andy Hardy Movie)
... TCM ... 11:45 AM

Down The Stretch (1936)
 ... TCM ... 1:00 PM

You're Only Young Once (1938)
(Andy Hardy Movie)
... TCM ... 2:15 PM

 

Stablemates (1938)

... TCM ... 3:45 PM

Love Is A Headache (1938)
... TCM ... 5:15 PM

He's a Cockeyed Wonder (1950)
... TCM ... 6:30 PM


For Christmas Movie fans...
check out Mickey Rooney's Christmas Movies on DVD -

Love finds Andy Hardy and Home for Christmas!


Thank you, Mickey Rooney, for all of these wonderful and delightful films! You have brought our family and millions of others... such Joy!

God bless you and May you have a very Happy 90th Birthday Celebration!



for your Military Service to our Country...
We Salute You!



And, just like Betsy Booth...

We'll always be Sweet on You!

Happy Birthday Mr. Mickey Rooney!!!


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Happy Labor Day Weekend 2010 - Marathons!

Hope you all have an enjoyable and relaxing Labor Day weekend! It's been a tradition for many years for stations to have sitcom, reality shows, or movie marathons... plus the Jerry Lewis Telethon. I thought I would share the most family friendly shows this weekend...


On Saturday, September 4, 2010:

Little House on the Prairie Marathon
Hallmark Channel
6 AM - 3 AM





On Sunday, September 5, 2010:

Who's the Boss Marathon
Hallmark Channel
6 AM - 3 AM






On Monday, September 6, 2010:
Happy Labor Day!!!

I LOVE LUCY Marathon
Hallmark Channel
8 AM - 4 AM


US Open Tennis
CBS

Little People Big World Marathon
TLC
6 AM - 9 PM

Hoarders Marathon
A&E

Dirty Jobs Marathon
TDC

The Nanny Marathon
TVLand

House Hunters Marathon
HGTV

Desperate Landscapes Marathon
DIY

Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee Morning Marathon
Food Network

Unique Eats Marathon
Cooking Network

Pawn Stars Marathon
The History Channel

Whale Wars Marathon
Animal Planet

Star Wars Marathon
Spike Network

The Cupcake Girls / Amazing Wedding Cakes Marathon
WE-TV

Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
Check Local

and much more!