ROBERT OSBORNE HOST
Robert Osborne, who served as the prime-time host and anchor of Turner Classic Movies (TCM) since its launch in 1994, passed away in New York City. As the face of TCM, Osborne brought viewers out of their living rooms and into the world of classic movies, providing insider information, facts and trivia on TCM movie presentations. In recognition of his extensive career, Osborne received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in October 2006. And in January 2008, he received a special award from the National Board of Review for his contributions as a film historian.

In addition to his regular appearances on TCM, Osborne co-hosted TCM's The Essentials series each week with such personalities as Alec Baldwin, Drew Barrymore and, most recently, Sally Field. For TCM, Osborne hosted special one-on-one interview series entitled, Private Screenings with marquee interviews including, Lauren Bacall, Angela Lansbury, Shirley MacLaine, Jane Fonda, Jane Powell, Jane Russell, Esther Williams, Mickey Rooney, Charlton Heston, Leslie Caron, Tony Curtis, James Garner, Debbie Reynolds, Patricia Neal, Robert Michum, Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Anthony Quinn, Ann Miller, June Allyson and Betty Hutton.

A true ambassador for Turner Classic Movies, Osborne made countless public appearances for the network and served as the host of the annual TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood and the TCM Classic Cruise. He also penned a regular column for TCM's Now Playing magazine.

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