Robert Osborne has died, TCM announced.He was 84.

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  1. shokhead

    shokhead Head shok and you still don't what it is. HA! Thread Starter

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    Very, very sad indeed. RIP
     
    shokhead, Mar 6, 2017
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  2. rmos

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    Very sad. He was TCM.
     
    rmos, Mar 6, 2017
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  3. Myke

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    Rest In Peace Sir. :tiphat:
     
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  4. ralphb

    ralphb "First they came for..."

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    Was wondering if something was wrong as he's not be on air lately. His knowledge of movies was deep and he always brought out the best in his co-hosts, Drew Barrymore and Alec Baldwin especially. He'll be missed. RIP.
     
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  5. guidedbyvoices

    guidedbyvoices Old Dan's Records

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    Yeah he wasn't looking great the last few times I saw him on tv last year. I'm a TCM junkie, I'll miss his intros. I do like Ben Mankiewicz, but there was no denying Robert's love, enthusiasm and knowledge for the movies and stars he spoke about. RIP
     
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  6. tommy-thewho

    tommy-thewho Senior Member

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    Very sad to hear.

    Always loved his intros.

    RIP Robert.
     
    tommy-thewho, Mar 6, 2017
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  7. forthlin

    forthlin Member Chris & Vickie Cyber Support Team

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    I'm a long way from being any kind of expert on classic films but I've developed an interest in the past few years, chalk it up to old age. TCM is my go-to channel even if I just catch a scene or two from a movie. Mr. Osborne was such a great presence on TCM and had a talent for summarizing interesting facts about the films. Very sad to hear he has passed.
     
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  8. The Panda

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    Boy, he knew his stuff. A solid reassuring presence, he will be missed.
     
    The Panda, Mar 6, 2017
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  9. MLutthans

    MLutthans That's my spaghetti, Chewbacca! Staff

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    Sad news. I was late to the TCM bandwagon, as it was not on my cable until just a few years ago, but I certainly enjoyed his intros, and actually saw him at live events a few times before I knew him as "The TCM Guy." RIP.
     
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  10. junk

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    Awww...So sad. We loved Robert Osborne! :cry:
    Rest In Peace dear friend. :tiphat:
     
    junk, Mar 6, 2017
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  11. Sneaky Pete

    Sneaky Pete Flat the 5 and That’s No Jive

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    Too bad, he did a great job and he had a certain charm and gentlemanly demeanor.
     
    Sneaky Pete, Mar 6, 2017
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  12. JoeD

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    I miss the days of Robert Osborne on TCM and Bob Dorian and Nick Clooney on AMC.
     
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  13. Long Live Analog

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    RIP Robert...
     
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  14. BradOlson

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  15. Daniel Plainview

    Daniel Plainview God's Lonely Man

    He escorted me into so many great films I never saw before over the years. R.I.P.
     
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  16. MikaelaArsenault

    MikaelaArsenault Forum Resident

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    Who is going to replace him now?
     
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  17. PhilBorder

    PhilBorder Senior Member

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    His enthusiasm was always appreciated.

    ....to the great concession stand in the sky...
     
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  18. Raylinds

    Raylinds Resident Lake Surfer

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    I could not have said it any better. RIP Robert, you will be missed.
     
    Raylinds, Mar 6, 2017
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  19. wingsoveramerica

    wingsoveramerica The Dude

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    R.I.P.
     
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  20. Jerjo

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    RIP. I will miss his gentle manner and vast knowledge of film. One of a kind indeed.
     
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  21. shokhead

    shokhead Head shok and you still don't what it is. HA! Thread Starter

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    For now I think they will just use who they have.
     
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  22. guidedbyvoices

    guidedbyvoices Old Dan's Records

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    Ben Mankiewicz has been the number two guy for a while and the main face since Roberts appearances ended. I like Ben, he's doing a good job. He's just not Robert.
     
    guidedbyvoices, Mar 6, 2017
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  23. pdenny

    pdenny 22-Year SHTV Participation Trophy Recipient

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    Osborne had a hilarious cameo on UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT last year.
     
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  24. guy incognito

    guy incognito Senior Member

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    He probably wouldn't want the job, but I'd love to see them hire Leonard Maltin as a part-time host for weekends or something.

    But, yes, there was only one Robert Osborne. As rmos says, he was TCM.
     
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  25. Al Kuenster

    Al Kuenster Senior Member

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    RIP Robert, you will be missed!
     
    Al Kuenster, Mar 6, 2017
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