Robert Osborne is mostly known as a reporter and host of TCM’s prime-time movies, but he started as an actor. Here’s a clip of his bit part in the Beverly Hillbillies pilot.
Video Rating: 5 / 5
Oct 02
Robert Osborne’s early career
Oct 02
Robert Osborne is mostly known as a reporter and host of TCM’s prime-time movies, but he started as an actor. Here’s a clip of his bit part in the Beverly Hillbillies pilot.
Video Rating: 5 / 5
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gymnastix
October 2, 2012 at 7:32 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Nick Clooney is the brother of the late actress, TV hostess, and jazz singer Rosemary Clooney, as well the father of some little-known actor named George Clooney.
gymnastix
October 2, 2012 at 7:57 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Another guy, a broadcaster/journalist by the name of Nick Clooney, used to perform similar hosting duties on American Movie Classics (AMC), back when that cable television channel featured more vintage films than it currently programs.
Like Turner Classic Movie’s Robert Osborne, Clooney would introduce and explain about the actors and history of each film presented on AMC, in wrap segments before and after the film.
scotnick59
October 2, 2012 at 8:29 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
handsome, yes, but clearly awkward in acting. Lucy Ball suggested he become a writer using his knowledge/love of movies instead. A wise move!
marshamc
October 2, 2012 at 8:35 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
what a doll! ::wolf whistle!::
tmobileg
October 2, 2012 at 9:04 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Wow, look how young he was. What else did he do?
pussycat1024
October 2, 2012 at 9:54 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
So handsome! And the same body language and voice…
tenajsa
October 2, 2012 at 10:33 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
He certainly was a handsome young man.
sleedolfine15
October 2, 2012 at 11:08 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Robert Osborne..smart,debornair,a class act. I love the guy. I can’t wait until he returns from his long vacation. TCM isn’t the same without him.
SitkaKonaRose
October 2, 2012 at 11:39 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Miss you on TCM Bob – Get well soon!
leafyutube
October 3, 2012 at 12:22 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
This guy knows about movies.
riv4life618
October 3, 2012 at 1:01 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
OMG never would’ve know it!!! Thanks for sharing
JAHVA4
October 3, 2012 at 1:28 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
My hubby LOVES to catch his intros to the classic films.
TheGuymaddin
October 3, 2012 at 2:26 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Wow!
princesstootsweet3
October 3, 2012 at 3:04 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
he has the dreamiest voice <3
julikell
October 3, 2012 at 3:44 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
And, like a fine wine, he’s gotten better with age. As dishy as ever!
edwardjames50
October 3, 2012 at 4:19 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
He gives a great deal of misinformation in his TCM comments. It’s time for him to retire.
seanviv2
October 3, 2012 at 4:22 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Granny Irene Ryan died in 1973…
JubalCalif
October 3, 2012 at 4:53 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
I second that emotion! Handsome fellow! I love his work as TCM host. He comes across as incredibly nice, friendly & down to earth. He obviously loves what he does.
tubesteakbooky
October 3, 2012 at 5:23 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
classy guy
calvinnme2
October 3, 2012 at 6:15 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
The first time I remember ever seeing Robert O. was on The Movie Channel back in 1987. He was doing an intro for Seance on a Wet Afternoon. I wasn’t really planning on watching the movie until he finished his intro, but he got me interested.
animebabe917
October 3, 2012 at 7:02 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
i love robert osborne! thanks 4 sharing this!
MillaHead
October 3, 2012 at 7:50 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Haha those crazy Hilbillies and their shotguns. Oh and look at granny, I think she’s still alive.
Loron Knowlen
October 3, 2012 at 8:30 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Go TCM!!!!!
TheCrimsonSkull
October 3, 2012 at 8:39 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
I love Robert Osborn. Thanks for posting this.
Loron Knowlen
October 3, 2012 at 9:38 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Real nice guy too.