The sheer skill of Robert Osborne's presentation as a host from day 1 just serves to demonstrate how Hollywood, even with its dark side dating back to the old days, used to know how to weave entertainment with art and flair. Mr. Osborne was part of that gold. May he rest in peace. A star worth admiring.
Bob was unique because not only was he a great historian, he had close friendships with many of those from old Hollywood. There will never be another like him.
I am 34 now, but it was because of this man that I fell in love with classic movies, Gone with The Win, West Side Story, The Fiddler on the Roof, the list goes on!!! I always tuned in to watch him introduce the movie because he was filled with sooo much awesome movie trivia and background information. And as a movie buff I love it!! I will always miss him and he LOVED the movies!!!! :)
its still so hard to know he isn't alive anymore on TCM. He IS TCM for me! I wish they'd keep his old intros to the films since most of the main films like THIS and ALL ABOUT EVE and PSYCHO,etc. he did well. Sad r.i.p
I really miss robert osborne...he became like a welcome friend over the years. Though i never had the opportunity to meet him in person he had the ability2 make us feel we knew him...i always found him somewhat comforting. Thats all....i am big TCM fan and still miss him introducing the great old films. RIP robert ❤❤💔💜💔😔😔😔
There are very few left from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Robert Osborne was a true gentleman and historian. Just an absolutely wonderful host. RIP, Mr. Osborne. There will never be another like you!
I miss seeing Robert on my TV every night, introducing all those incredible films. He probably forgot more than most other film historians ever knew. We miss you Mr. Osborne ❤️
I have a notion to second that emotion ! I miss Robert and his commentaries and interviews SO much ! This was a JOY to watch ! Thanx for your comment !!
Robert will be so missed very much I've been watching old movies sense I was a little girl my mother made me watch them with her I feel in love with all these old movies and loved Robert very much I think it was his beautiful voice that I loved to hear him talk about every movie that was playing on TCM watch it all day and night lol stay blessed and much love to him and his family he will be so very missed
The best era of TCM was when Mr. Osborne was at the helm. Since Robert Osborne's walk with us ended TCM unceremoniously became a premium offering with Ex-Finity tied-to some nebulous sports package. It's a shame.
He absolutely Made absolutely everything that is incredible about TCM. R. Osborne was completely beloved by pretty much every classic movie star, and understandibly. He literally made movies Great!!! And because of R. Osborne, the lives of millions in America have been enriched.
Robert Osborne is the reason I love classic movies. One night I was bored and I was scrolling through the channels and I saw Robert Osborne and I stopped and he was introducing a movie. He was so excited about it and filled with facts and you could just see the passion and the love he had for the movie he was introducing. So I watched the movie and then I loved it and then he introduced another one and I watched that one and I never stopped watching. Robert Osborne just seems so relaxed like a guy you would just want to sit with and watch the movie with and then talk about it afterwards. He had a love for the people who starred in the movies and made the movies you could see it when he spoke about it. You can see his face light up when he would interview somebody he really liked. I don't watch TCM that much anymore because for one I really don't like Ben M. He just seems like he's going through the motions he doesn't seem like he has a passion for the movies and he seems kind of snobbish. He seems just cold. Horrible replacement for Robert Osborne. The hosts they have now just seem like MTV VJs. There's five of them and they have the one black host just like MTV did. TCM is not the same without Robert. I have bought a lot of old movies on DVD so I really don't have to watch the channel not unless they show something very rare that I can't find on DVD. Mr. Osborne is missed so much. Rest in Peace Mr Osborne and thank you so much for giving me the love of classic movies. Thank you so much for posting this. I am in tears watching it.
I STILL miss this man. Frankly, even with Ben M - I can get the same intro content on IMDB - I've looked it up. Mr. Osborne was unique, and I miss him.
For those who complain about TCM showing films that are not 50 or 60 year sold and older, Robert Osborne explained it right from day one..."Come join us and see not only great films and stars from the past, but also films from recent years..."
Thumbs up if anyone else has ever done this, but I just started downloading/converting these intro/outros from TCM that are here on YT, then I would download the actual movie. Finally, using Movie Maker, I would add the intro/outros into the movies. So, now when I watch the movies on my phone. It feels like watching my own TCM airing of a movie.
Would love to see Robert Osborne hosting the movie The Longest Day. I remember him making some interesting comments about how the Airborne Rangers thought about the movie and one scene in particular they didn't like.
I miss Robert so. Yunno Guys, I have never seen GWTW. I am a huge Admirer of the Composer Max Steiner for GWTW, and many others like Now Voyager, Casablanca, Since You Went Away, The Oklahoma Kid, and The Seachers. I will have to see GWTW.
i am so upset i never met him i shpuld have he was my fav celebrity alive maybe more than al pacino amd my aunt is gone too and i shpuld already be a famous actor im mote tlanted than any of them amd it.makes it so har to keeo traying ao.i put it off cause im so drustrates but at the same time i habe more confidemce than anyone i belibe in me more than anyrhing. im a method actor im good but i know that i should be famous amd ita hard no to ne frustrates but i will still do it. my aunt shoukd habe seen me make it its like thia world ia wrong with me. its hard to even watxh txm now all tjose hosts suck this world shoukd ne so muxh differnt but ill have to find a way no matter how wrong thos world wrongs me. more people ahpuld know eober they should atill play his intros before films
@bahhumbug9824 "Wasn't there marital rape [no] and constant fighting between Rhett & Scarlett?" Feminists had yet to invent the notion of marital rape. Sure, there was constant fighting between Rhett and Scarlett. I gather you've never been married.
Miss Robert and love Ben, but what Turner did to Tiffany Vazquez is disgraceful. She loved introducing classic film and was happy to have been chosen to host. She was fired from her hosting position and it was handed over to some guy who is worse than boring...he doesn't have the heart for great film that Tiffany did. I was looking forward to joining their Back Lot group, but not now! Shame on you TCM! You took a young lady who loved her job and gave it to some foppish character who could really care less.
The sheer skill of Robert Osborne's presentation as a host from day 1 just serves to demonstrate how Hollywood, even with its dark side dating back to the old days, used to know how to weave entertainment with art and flair. Mr. Osborne was part of that gold. May he rest in peace. A star worth admiring.
Bob was unique because not only was he a great historian, he had close friendships with many of those from old Hollywood. There will never be another like him.
Yeah there will be! hollywood is full of homosexual movie experts!!!!!!
You know what Osborne was a decent human being. I had no idea he was gay and really think your comment is ridiculous.
You speak the truth, Kemo Sabe ! He was a class act all the way. And yes, he was truly a "one of a kind" ! Thanks so much for your comment ! :-)
So MANY times I would watch TCM only because of Robert Osborne's talk of the movie business and the actors who played in it..
Really? Feel better now ?
I miss Robert so very much. He was so genuine. He brought such a warmth to TCM.
I miss him too. Nothing against Ben Manckiewicz (I apologize for spelling) but he doesn't have Osborne's gravitas or beautiful voice
I've watched TCM since Day One - and Lord, I still grieve the death of Robert Osborne. I miss that man.
I am 34 now, but it was because of this man that I fell in love with classic movies, Gone with The Win, West Side Story, The Fiddler on the Roof, the list goes on!!! I always tuned in to watch him introduce the movie because he was filled with sooo much awesome movie trivia and background information. And as a movie buff I love it!! I will always miss him and he LOVED the movies!!!! :)
What a loss to movies. He was great. I loved his stories. I loved his introductions. Still sorely missed.
Eric Sloss same here😔😔😔
Amen to that, Eric ! I miss him every time I watch TCM.... :-(
its still so hard to know he isn't alive anymore on TCM. He IS TCM for me! I wish they'd keep his old intros to the films since most of the main films like THIS and ALL ABOUT EVE and PSYCHO,etc. he did well. Sad r.i.p
I really miss robert osborne...he became like a welcome friend over the years. Though i never had the opportunity to meet him in person he had the ability2 make us feel we knew him...i always found him somewhat comforting. Thats all....i am big TCM fan and still miss him introducing the great old films. RIP robert ❤❤💔💜💔😔😔😔
I always wanted to settle in one of those red chairs opposite him, and discuss the movie!
I could not agree more !!
You're right he did have a way of comforting you. I miss him sorry but Ben mankowitz doesn't do it for me Robert was one of a kind
RIP Robert ( Bob) Osborne.😢 I think he was the best.👏👏👏👏How about a round of applause, standing, ovation!! ❤
There are very few left from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Robert Osborne was a true gentleman and historian. Just an absolutely wonderful host. RIP, Mr. Osborne. There will never be another like you!
That is so very true...
The greatest film authority ever!! I missed him before he passed and I really miss him now. RIP Bob.
LEONARD MALTIN
I missed him prior-death too - I often wondered in the later years why he was MIA. Now I really miss him.
(Crying) I'll miss you..Robert.
I miss seeing Robert on my TV every night, introducing all those incredible films. He probably forgot more than most other film historians ever knew. We miss you Mr. Osborne ❤️
Omg thank you so much RIP Robert Osborne
I have a notion to second that emotion ! I miss Robert and his commentaries and interviews SO much ! This was a JOY to watch ! Thanx for your comment !!
Robert will be so missed very much I've been watching old movies sense I was a little girl my mother made me watch them with her I feel in love with all these old movies and loved Robert very much I think it was his beautiful voice that I loved to hear him talk about every movie that was playing on TCM watch it all day and night lol stay blessed and much love to him and his family he will be so very missed
So well said and so well put, Jill ! Enjoyed your heartwarming comment !
The best era of TCM was when Mr. Osborne was at the helm. Since Robert Osborne's walk with us ended TCM unceremoniously became a premium offering with Ex-Finity tied-to some nebulous sports package. It's a shame.
It is a shame that Bob isn't here today to celebrate TCM's 30th anniversary.😢😢😢😢❤❤thank you for 3 decades of Movie joy and thank you Bob.😊😊
He absolutely Made absolutely everything that is incredible about TCM. R. Osborne was completely beloved by pretty much every classic movie star, and understandibly. He literally made movies Great!!! And because of R. Osborne, the lives of millions in America have been enriched.
A year later, Robert is still missed. :-(
30 years after this great intro, the network continues on with 5 wonderful hosts.
TCM fans all miss the information and charm of this knowledgeble gentleman
RIP Robert Osbourne
My mother and I loved this man. We had our TV locked on TCM and Bob was like a part of our family.
What an amazing host. I miss his introductions.
Miss you so much, Robert...rest easy, sweet angel.
He look so,young and vibrant.
Robert Osborne is the reason I love classic movies. One night I was bored and I was scrolling through the channels and I saw Robert Osborne and I stopped and he was introducing a movie. He was so excited about it and filled with facts and you could just see the passion and the love he had for the movie he was introducing. So I watched the movie and then I loved it and then he introduced another one and I watched that one and I never stopped watching. Robert Osborne just seems so relaxed like a guy you would just want to sit with and watch the movie with and then talk about it afterwards. He had a love for the people who starred in the movies and made the movies you could see it when he spoke about it. You can see his face light up when he would interview somebody he really liked. I don't watch TCM that much anymore because for one I really don't like Ben M. He just seems like he's going through the motions he doesn't seem like he has a passion for the movies and he seems kind of snobbish. He seems just cold. Horrible replacement for Robert Osborne. The hosts they have now just seem like MTV VJs. There's five of them and they have the one black host just like MTV did. TCM is not the same without Robert. I have bought a lot of old movies on DVD so I really don't have to watch the channel not unless they show something very rare that I can't find on DVD. Mr. Osborne is missed so much. Rest in Peace Mr Osborne and thank you so much for giving me the love of classic movies. Thank you so much for posting this. I am in tears watching it.
I remember watching this with my late husband. We were both hooked right away
Really miss him I’m a TCM junkie.
I STILL miss this man. Frankly, even with Ben M - I can get the same intro content on IMDB - I've looked it up. Mr. Osborne was unique, and I miss him.
I miss this guy. He always set up the movies so well.
For those who complain about TCM showing films that are not 50 or 60 year sold and older, Robert Osborne explained it right from day one..."Come join us and see not only great films and stars from the past, but also films from recent years..."
I love his story of Vivien Leigh describing GWTW as a “rather good film” in casual passing. How humble of her.
Wish I can go back he was great
Happy 30th anniversary TCM
Thumbs up if anyone else has ever done this, but I just started downloading/converting these intro/outros from TCM that are here on YT, then I would download the actual movie. Finally, using Movie Maker, I would add the intro/outros into the movies. So, now when I watch the movies on my phone. It feels like watching my own TCM airing of a movie.
I MISS THIS VOICE❤❤❤❤❤
a true gentleman pure class miss him
Godspeed, Robert 🙏
Would love to see Robert Osborne hosting the movie The Longest Day. I remember him making some interesting comments about how the Airborne Rangers thought about the movie and one scene in particular they didn't like.
Man i needed this. Better times...
Gone with Wind was my aunt Annette favorite film wanted her to see me make it big wish I got a chance to spend time with Robert
Happy Birthday Robert Osborne🎂🍾05-03-2022
Still miss this guy
Disney should launch a channel similar to TCM showcasing the libraries of Walt Disney Studios and 20th Century Fox.
I miss Robert Osborne. Do I like the current host? I guess so but he’s not the same. There will only ever be 1 Robert Osborne. RIP
You are greatly missed Robert Osborne! TCM has turned into "Gone With The Woke!"
I remember being a little kid and loving this guy. The new one eh? Is he related Joseph mankewitz? Nepotism?
Love this dude.....
I miss Robert so. Yunno Guys, I have never seen GWTW. I am a huge Admirer of the Composer Max Steiner for GWTW, and many others like Now Voyager, Casablanca, Since You Went Away, The Oklahoma Kid, and The Seachers.
I will have to see GWTW.
Watch it in a theater first if you can. That way you get the full impact.
2 years before it was acquired by Time Warner (now WarnerMedia).
This was a Man.
Gone With The Wind (1939) Was Created Before TCM
There was only one great Robert Osborne!
Do you have the launch of TCM from April 14, 1994? With Ted Turner launching the channel in Times Square.👍
I got Gone With The Wind on Black Friday, never seen it before, I watched it, I feel like it was the Twilight of its time, I didn't care for it.
I LIKE BOB
❤
That set was a bit over the top..glad,they fined it down...bob you are missed.
he filmed those spots in ATLANTA
👏💖
i am so upset i never met him i shpuld have he was my fav celebrity alive maybe more than al pacino amd my aunt is gone too and i shpuld already be a famous actor im mote tlanted than any of them amd it.makes it so har to keeo traying ao.i put it off cause im so drustrates but at the same time i habe more confidemce than anyone i belibe in me more than anyrhing. im a method actor im good but i know that i should be famous amd ita hard no to ne frustrates but i will still do it. my aunt shoukd habe seen me make it its like thia world ia wrong with me. its hard to even watxh txm now all tjose hosts suck this world shoukd ne so muxh differnt but ill have to find a way no matter how wrong thos world wrongs me. more people ahpuld know eober they should atill play his intros before films
GWTW was a LOVE STORY??? Wasn't there marital rape and constant fighting between Rhett & Scarlett?
@bahhumbug9824 "Wasn't there marital rape [no] and constant fighting between Rhett & Scarlett?"
Feminists had yet to invent the notion of marital rape. Sure, there was constant fighting between Rhett and Scarlett. I gather you've never been married.
Miss Robert and love Ben, but what Turner did to Tiffany Vazquez is disgraceful. She loved introducing classic film and was happy to have been chosen to host. She was fired from her hosting position and it was handed over to some guy who is worse than boring...he doesn't have the heart for great film that Tiffany did. I was looking forward to joining their Back Lot group, but not now! Shame on you TCM! You took a young lady who loved her job and gave it to some foppish character who could really care less.
I totally agree. I think Tiffany is a lot better. I think she and Alicia Malone would've made a great team, alternating back and forth
I was wondering what happened to Tiffany. I think she was a fine host too ! What a shame she's gone from the TCM hosting team... :-(
"Gone with the Wind" was really good, but it's just a soap opera, there are far better films.
Did anyone ever think of TCM as sort of a highbrow MTV?
No. I think of TCM as more of an in depth movie channel that picked up where AMC cable channel left off after the latter stopped showing old movies.
RIP Mr. Osborne. But I hated that movie.
Love Bob but Gone With The Wind was racist AF.
as with all history, it was representative of the times.
@pglanville You sound like you never saw the picture. You're also as stupid and vulgar as all get out.