Turner Classic Movies celebrate its 30th anniversary on April 14, 2024 with a special event featuring the original segments from TCM’s first host Robert Osborne.
TCM’s 24-hour marathon will feature all of the historical introductions by Osborne, with new commentary by all of the current TCM hosts.
In addition to the April 14 Anniversary event, every Thursday in April will see hosts Dave Karger, Alicia Malone, and Ben Mankiewicz welcome legacy TCM employees as guest programmers in The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship: 30 Years of TCM. TCM will also air a new short form original series in April featuring interviews with 15 TCM veterans who had a hand in the early development and launch of TCM featuring clips from vintage promos, introductions, marketing campaigns and hosted segments.
TCM Primetime Host Ben Mankiewicz said “How many other channels on television celebrate their anniversary? How many other channels’ fans know where they were the day a network launched? I’m not sure either of those things are true without Robert Osborne. He’s the Walter Cronkite of TCM. The Johnny Carson. The Alex Trebek. With these intros of Robert’s, we’re celebrating his impact and his continued influence. Plus, as we do with the movies we show, we’ll put Robert into context. Additionally, we’ll also look back to those early years and get the perspectives and experiences of the early TCM staffers who helped shaped the legacy of the channel.”
Check out the full line-up (provided by TCM) below and enjoy all of the classic films and programming throughout the celebration of 30 years of TCM!
“The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship: 30 Years at TCM”:
Thursday, April 4
8:00 PM – Annie Hall (1977), Ben Mankiewicz with Brad Siegel, TCM President (1993-2003)
10:00 PM – Diner (1982), Ben Mankiewicz with Tom Karsch, TCM General Manager (1995-2007)
12:00 AM – Dodsworth (1936), Alicia Malone with Anne Wilson (1996-2023) and Sean Cameron (1996-2018), VPs of Studio Production
Thursday, April 11
8:00 PM – My Favorite Year (1982), Ben Mankiewicz with Darcy Hettrich, VP of Talent (1993-2017)
10:00 PM – That’s Entertainment! (1974), Ben Mankiewicz with Dennis Millay, Senior Director of Programming (1993-2017)
12:30 AM – To Be or Not to Be (1942), Dave Karger with Alexa Foreman, Senior Researcher (1993-2014)
Thursday, April 18
8:00 PM – The Thin Man (1934), Alicia Malone with Katherine Evans Porges, SVP, Marketing and Enterprises (1993-2009)
9:45PM – Killer’s Kiss (1955), Alicia Malone with Shannon Davis, Creative Director (1993-2007)
11:00 PM – Real Life (1979), Alicia Malone with Jeff Stafford, Managing Editor, Digital (2000-2012)
Thursday, April 25
8:00 PM – Woman of the Year (1942), Dave Karger with Laura Galietta, VP of Strategic Partnerships (1993-2004)
10:00 PM – The In-Laws (1979), Dave Karger with Jim Weiss, VP PR & Publicity (1993-2003)
12:00 AM – Christmas in Connecticut (1945), Dave Karger with Sandi Winslow, Teleprompter Supervisor Turner Studios (1993-2014)
TCM 30th Anniversary Lineup
Sunday, April 14
12:15 AM – The Breaking Point (1950) Robert and Eddie Muller introduction, original air date 1/17/13. Features new insights from Eddie Muller for Noir Alley
2:15 AM – Wild Bill Hickok Rides (1942) “Bob’s Pick” from 11/15/96
4:00 AM – The Guardsman (1931) “Bob’s Pick” from 4/14/11
5:30 AM – The Pirate (1948) “Bob’s Pick” from 4/14/11
7:30 AM – North by Northwest (1959) “Bob’s Pick” from 4/14/15
10:00AM – The Breaking Point (1950) Noir Alley Repeat
12:00PM – An American in Paris (1951) Robert and Dave Karger introduction, original air date 2/23/07. Features new introduction from Dave Karger
2:00PM – Mr. Skeffington (1945) Robert and guest programmer Mario Cantone, original air date 1/10/06. Features new introduction from Alicia Malone
4:30PM – Cyrano de Bergerac (1950) Robert and guest programmer Kermit the Frog, original air date 11/21/07. Features new introduction from Alicia Malone
6:30PM – Private Screenings: Robert Osborne (2014)
8:00PM – Gone with the Wind (1939) First TCM film introduction, original air date 4/14/94. Features new context from Ben Mankiewicz
12:00AM – The Wind (1928) Robert and co-host Sally Field, original air date 4/25/08 as part of The Essentials. Features new introduction from Jacqueline Stewart for Silent Sunday Night
1:30AM – Robert Osborne’s 20th Anniversary Tribute (2015)
2:30AM – Diabolique (1955) Robert and co-host Drew Barrymore, original air date 5/12/12 as part of The Essentials. Features new introduction from Alicia Malone for TCM Imports
4:30AM – The Petrified Forest (1936) Aired on TCM’s first day, 4/14/94