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Feel-Good Films Coming Up on TCM

Moonchilde — Sat, 04 Jul 2015 23:35:36 GMT

For those who are home and unoccupied, Turner Classic Movies has Yankee Doodle Dandy starting in half an hour, and The Music Man after that. I adore both films and will be watching.

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Vickiv — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 00:55:00 GMT

Thank I just turned it on. Love the old movies

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sfnative — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 00:56:14 GMT

Ack! Was going to tune in, but got wrapped up in completing a long book. Thanks! Just turned it on in time for the "Yankee Doodle" number.

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luvmyteddy4 — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 01:44:14 GMT

Too late, I am already up to Rocky V...

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Moonchilde — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 02:01:51 GMT

I could watch James Cagney dance those numbers over and over again, and from the time the film came out I had all the sings in Music Man memorized.

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LyndaGee — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 02:05:11 GMT

Great movie. Love when Cagney dances down the stairs at the WH. And, the last scene is very special.

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Moonchilde — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 02:09:08 GMT

I agree, Lynda. I'm watching that scene right now :-)

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Karnerblue — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 03:05:06 GMT

These movies, esp with J. Cagney, bring fond memories of my Dad. He is still with us physically, but he his miles away in his mind. I love him dearly and miss him with all my heart and soul.

We had so many memorable talks throughout my childhood. I hold on to all that I can remember. He just loved J. Cagney.

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Moonchilde — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 03:07:19 GMT

Bittersweet, Karnerblue. I'm sorry :-(

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Shorty2U — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 03:10:27 GMT

Oh darn I missed them! DH was recording Gettysburg tours for the holiday on tv and we were watching movies (w tv blaring trying to drown out neighbors fireworks!).

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Plaid Pants2 — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 03:24:37 GMT

Bit of trivia.

Did you know that the dance that Cagney did down the steps was improvised?

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Moonchilde — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 03:39:59 GMT

I did know that, PP. It was fun to watch Robt Osborne & Sally Field discussing the film.

I didn't know until last year that Cagney basically patterned his dancing in the film after traditional Irish dancing. I can see it now.

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CardinalGirl — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 05:09:55 GMT

I got home in time for The Music Man. Our wedding song is from that musical: "'Til There Was You". ❤️