Great episode Randy. The Lady Killers is a great film. I always loved the African Queen. I've never seen the Day the Earth Stood Still, though it's always been on my list.
The Lady Killers is great and I have seen The African Queen a bunch of times. If you are a sci-fi fan then The Day The Earth Stood Still is a must. Thanks for watching.
Good Evening Randy - another enjoyable program. On the movie front my top films are: 1. Alfred Hitchcock's "Strangers on A Train", with Farley Granger and Robert Walker. This is one of my all time favourite films from Hitchcock. I have the same Special Edition DVD you showed and on it I personally favour the slightly longer British Version of this film. 2. John Huston's "The African Queen", with Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. 3. "The Browning Version", with Michael Redgrave & Wilfred Hyde-White. Screenplay by Terrence Rattigan, based on his own play. Glad to see that you had one of my favourite Ealing Film Studios comedy capers, "The Lavender Hill Mob", with Alec Guinness. The 50's also had a lot of top-notch Sci-Fi movies. Your top movie here, "The Day The Earth Stood Still", being one of them. I also mention "The Thing From Another World". I have always enjoyed this version, despite having a personal preference for John Carpenter's 1982 remake, with Kurt Russell. Another movie I want to mention here is Samuel Fuller's "The Steel Helmet", set during the Korean War. On the music front, "Cold, Cold Heart", is one of my favourite tracks. Particularly like the duet from Tony Bennett and Vicentico. Have a great evening. Looking forward to 1952.
I enjoy seeing your lists as it often reminds me of films I had forgot or haven't seen. I don't think that I have seen The Browning Version but will have to look for it. I have a Samuel Fuller boxset but The Steel Helmet is not featured, so that is another film to see. It was a tough one for me between Strangers On A Train and The Day The Earth Stood Still. John Carpenter did a great remake of The Thing and I may prefer his as well but I do enjoy them both. Those Alec Guinness comedies are so charming and a joy to watch. Tony Bennett did make the Hank Williams tune a pop standard as well and he had an amazing voice. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Nice job Randy... and great selections. You and me have talked before about how great Wynonie Harris was. Love Duke as well. Red Skelton was a favorite in my family. I remember we would all sit and watch the reruns and laugh like crazy. Lucy was on a whole other level! Thanks. Have a good weekend.
Thanks Chris. It does seem that most of the jump blues artists have not been appreciated for their influence on what is now called rock music. That is the only Ellington album that I have but I do have some 45's and I think some 78's. Red Skelton had so many great characters and I enjoyed his movies as well. Lucy kind of gave us the template of what a sitcom should be. Take care.
That's one of the best Ellington's of all of his many albums ! I think "Dust My Blues" was changed from Dust My Broom.. You did cover that little bit of info. I'm watching classic films lately.. Casablanca, The Big Sleep, Asphalt Jungle. I could use a copy of The African Queen.. Haven't seen it in decades ! Excellent rundown for 1951 !
It's the only Ellington album I have but I do have some 45's and 78's. I haven't had your luck in finding albums at thrift stores but I've done pretty well with DVD's. I will keep an eye out for The African Queen. You have been watching some classic movies. The title on my Robert Johnson album is "I Believe I'll Dust My Broom." Cheers.
Movies from 1951 that are my favs are The River (one of my 13 all time favorite films) The Steel Helmet (an amazing Sam Fuller achievement with rubber tanks and a bunch of UCLA students as troops) and Strangers on a Train
I will admit that I am not a huge war movie fan although I try and watch the most important ones. Sam Fuller was an amazing writer and director. I have not seen a lot of Jean Renoir's films and will have to look for your recommendation. Strangers On A Train is a classic and is in my Hitchcock "top five."
@@RandyforRoyals Thank you! This is enjoyable. Fuller's Shock Corridor is the second best American film of 1963, second only to The Birds. That's how I see it.
Think I have that Hank Williams compilation; I do not have much Duke Ellington, maybe a Best Of from the 60's but I do have a 10" of his Liberian Suite from the late 40's, I found that in a thrift store once. For some reason I have never picked up any Robert Johnson, my blues selection is pretty slim. I have not seen The African Queen since the days of VHS, time for a revisit. Your 20th century film, TV and music knowledge is vast!
Thanks Doug. I was looking for a way to incorporate my love of film with my channel that has focused mainly on music. That is the only Duke Ellington album I have. I do have some 45's, EP's and 78's by him. I'm pretty sure that I have The African Queen on a recorded VHS tape but I have boxed them and put them away. Maybe one day I will have more room and can bring them out. I do wish that I had the Hank Williams collection of 40 hits on vinyl but I do have a CD copy. Have a great rest of your week.
Nice video Randy. My three favorite movies of 1951 are: 1) Strangers on a Train 2) A Streetcar Named Desire 3) The African Queen. I Love Lucy is a slam-dunk for favorite TV show that year.
Thanks Rich. A Streetcar Named Desire has some top tier acting but is actually one that I don't have on DVD. It was hard to choose from my top two films. I Love Lucy kind of served as a blueprint for future situation comedies.
Hi Randy!!! I think i might have seeing some of those movies from 1951.....and also some old episodes from the "I Love Lucy" show, it was way before my time... cheers and be well
This video series is shaping up to be the best thing that's happened in the VC since the 2021 Country Music Vinyl Tag. You've gotten me itching to get a bit more aggressive with my DVD purchases. Specifically, this might be the last good window of opportunity to pick up DVD box sets of complete television seasons/series. Titus and I had a good time trying to guess what you'd pick for your favorite movie. He won this round. It would have been incredible to have heard Elmore James play live. The sound of a slide guitar filling a small room is hard to match even when produced by a modest talent. Looking forward to 1952.
Thanks for watching. I've been disappointed that there hasn't been another Country Music Vinyl Tag. I haven't had much luck at thrift shops in finding vinyl but I have found some nice DVD's. My hat goes off to Titus for his good guessing. Elmore James was so influential and I'm sure his slide guitar playing could bring down the house.
@@RandyforRoyals I'd ask Hedley to launch another one if it didn't come with the obligation of expecting him to watch and comment on every video. It's been a long time since I've had any luck finding records at thrift stores. (The bargain digging at record shops has been good because there are plenty of "good" records that are in low demand in the current market.) DVDs and CDs are, fortunately, plentiful and cheap.
What a cool series! I need to see the first episode. I’d love to have Masterpieces on vinyl. I’m going to look for Blood Shot Eyes now - you’re going on pause. Great song - “your eyes look like two cherries in a glass of buttermilk.” - I’m laughing. A 78 - how cool - jealous. I’d like to see those Alec G movies. You picked great movies and your number one is one of my favorites - I have that exact copy. I love the band Klaatu - Gort, Klaatu birada nikto - best scene in cinema history (maybe…). Great video.
Wynonie Harris had some great jump blues tunes and some risqué ones at that. Those Alec Guiness movies are all entertaining with some British restraint which helps. The Day The Earth Stood Still is the favorite all-time film of one of my best friends and it has grown in stature for me over the years. You picked a great scene to highlight. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great job with 1951. I have that cover of the Robert Johnson album you showed on a cassette. I’ve never actually seen that on vinyl. I do have the Robert Johnson album that was released in the early sixties with selections from his two recording sessions, that album of course being an inspiration to many 1960’s rockers. I love RJ. Elmore James is good too. I did a video on Robert Johnson once but nobody watched it lol. 1951 had some good movies. That was when my favorite version of A Christmas Carol was released. Two great science fiction classics in The Thing and of course your pick, the fantastic The Day the Earth Stood Still. I love both those movies but your pick is the superior movie. I own both. I’m somewhat surprised that was your number one pick. You are very open minded. African Queen and A Streetcar Named Desire would have been my guess for you. I stand happily corrected. I need to look up the other films you mentioned. Awesome series! And of course I Love Lucy would be my tv pick too.
I think that I have the other Robert Johnson album you referenced and I have the CD boxset of his complete recordings. A Christmas Carol with Alistair Sim is indeed the best version and Sim was the best Scrooge. The Thing is a great one and one that was considered. A Streetcar Named Desire would have been high up if I was ranking the best movies but it is not one of my favorites and I don't have a DVD copy. It doesn't have the repeat viewing to be a favorite and it is kind of depressing. I Love Lucy is a classic. Thanks for watching.
What a huge undertaking Randy…..good on you for tackling this. I’ll jump in the comments section throughout the series. Just keep in mind I’m a late 60’s kid so it might be a few years before I can really do a deep dive on all these categories, but I probably would have your #1 & 2 movies reversed but can’t argue with I Love Lucy)
Thanks Doc. I started going to movies in the late 60's but I had a roommate in college who was an old film buff and influenced me into going to a vintage film festival in Ohio that helped to secure my love for older films. It is the festival that I still attend. My top two films were a tough choice as I love them both and you might see them in our series. I didn't really get into her later series Lucy but her early series had some classic comedy.
Only two episodes in am I have to say that I really like this series. I heard a lot of Hank Williams growing up. I have a 3 CD set of Elmore James & His Broomdusters - The Classic Early Recordings: 1951-1956! So, I know that one. Excellent choice on the #1 movie. I remember watching Red Skelton in syndication. I guess I Love Lucy is the correct choice 🙂
Thanks Brian. I know that my dad would probably pick Red Skelton as he was a big fan. My dad rarely played music in the house except at Christmas time, but I found some 78's that included Hank Williams, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, so I guess there was a time when he listened to music more intently. Elmore James' slide guitar riffs were a big influence on rock music. Thanks for the kind words.
I boxed my VHS tapes up but I'm pretty sure that I have a recorded version on VHS. It is such an enjoyable film even though the stars were miserable making it.
Hi Randy. Great stuff. My mind is boggling at how you are going to do a tv show for every year. For the movies, I have the same editions as all the ones you showed (except I don’t have His Kind of Woman). I love the Guinness set and for me my favourite is definitely The Man in the White Suit and it’s probably my pick of the year too.
Thanks Neil. My His Kind Of Woman DVD came from the Film Noir Classic Collection Vol. 3 that Warner Brothers released. It was a tough choice between the two Alec Guiness movies. It has been a while since I watched The Man In The White Suit. I need to rewatch it and see if The Lavender Hill Mob is still my favorite of the two. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I enjoyed the look at 1951. I am not familiar with Wynonie Harris; I'll try to stream some. You listed some great movies. One that I really like that you didn't mention was "Cry Danger" with Dick Powell. Maybe you've seen it. Great series Randy!
Thanks Randy. Cry Danger is a great pick and one that I sincerely thought about showing. Dick Powell is great in it and I always enjoy seeing Rhonda Fleming. Wynonie Harris took "Good Rockin' Tonight" to the top of the R&B charts and probably influenced Elvis' decision to record it. Take care.
@@RandyforRoyals ahhhhh.....maybe I have heard of Wynonie before. Good Rockin' Tonight is on the Montrose album and I think you commented on it when Montrose was a time-tested record. I thought that name sounded a little bit familiar!
@@RandallWeaver I may have said something about Wynonie or it could have been about Roy Brown who wrote the song and released the first version. His version went to #13 on the R&B chart but was later surpassed by Wynonie's release. I'm pretty sure that I have shown Wynonie before this series though.
Great picks Randy! in no particular order, my favorite movies are. “African Queen”, “A Place In The Sun”, “Streetcar Named Desire”, “Day The Earth Stood Still”, and the Alistair Simm version of “Christmas Carol”… favorite songs for me are, “Hey Good Lookin” -Hank Williams, “Too Young” - Nat King Cole, “Cry” - Johnnie Ray, “Slow Poke” - Pee Wee King, and “Rhumba Boogie”, - Hank Snow…. Take care..
You picked some great movies. I don't think that I actually have Streetcar Named Desire on TV, but it has some wonderful acting by Kim Hunter and Marlon Brando. The Alastair Sim version is indeed the best filming of the Dicken's classic. You picked another great Hank tune and Nat King Cole may appear later in the series. I do like the Pee Wee King and Hank Snow tunes that you mentioned. I have Johnnie Ray's song on a compilation but I don't know many other songs of his. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great episode Randy. The Lady Killers is a great film. I always loved the African Queen. I've never seen the Day the Earth Stood Still, though it's always been on my list.
The Lady Killers is great and I have seen The African Queen a bunch of times. If you are a sci-fi fan then The Day The Earth Stood Still is a must. Thanks for watching.
Good Evening Randy - another enjoyable program. On the movie front my top films are: 1. Alfred Hitchcock's "Strangers on A Train", with Farley Granger and Robert Walker. This is one of my all time favourite films from Hitchcock. I have the same Special Edition DVD you showed and on it I personally favour the slightly longer British Version of this film. 2. John Huston's "The African Queen", with Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. 3. "The Browning Version", with Michael Redgrave & Wilfred Hyde-White. Screenplay by Terrence Rattigan, based on his own play. Glad to see that you had one of my favourite Ealing Film Studios comedy capers, "The Lavender Hill Mob", with Alec Guinness. The 50's also had a lot of top-notch Sci-Fi movies. Your top movie here, "The Day The Earth Stood Still", being one of them. I also mention "The Thing From Another World". I have always enjoyed this version, despite having a personal preference for John Carpenter's 1982 remake, with Kurt Russell. Another movie I want to mention here is Samuel Fuller's "The Steel Helmet", set during the Korean War. On the music front, "Cold, Cold Heart", is one of my favourite tracks. Particularly like the duet from Tony Bennett and Vicentico. Have a great evening. Looking forward to 1952.
I enjoy seeing your lists as it often reminds me of films I had forgot or haven't seen. I don't think that I have seen The Browning Version but will have to look for it. I have a Samuel Fuller boxset but The Steel Helmet is not featured, so that is another film to see. It was a tough one for me between Strangers On A Train and The Day The Earth Stood Still. John Carpenter did a great remake of The Thing and I may prefer his as well but I do enjoy them both. Those Alec Guinness comedies are so charming and a joy to watch. Tony Bennett did make the Hank Williams tune a pop standard as well and he had an amazing voice. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Nice job Randy... and great selections. You and me have talked before about how great Wynonie Harris was. Love Duke as well. Red Skelton was a favorite in my family. I remember we would all sit and watch the reruns and laugh like crazy. Lucy was on a whole other level! Thanks. Have a good weekend.
Thanks Chris. It does seem that most of the jump blues artists have not been appreciated for their influence on what is now called rock music. That is the only Ellington album that I have but I do have some 45's and I think some 78's. Red Skelton had so many great characters and I enjoyed his movies as well. Lucy kind of gave us the template of what a sitcom should be. Take care.
That's one of the best Ellington's of all of his many albums ! I think "Dust My Blues" was changed from Dust My Broom.. You did cover that little bit of info. I'm watching classic films lately.. Casablanca, The Big Sleep, Asphalt Jungle. I could use a copy of The African Queen.. Haven't seen it in decades ! Excellent rundown for 1951 !
It's the only Ellington album I have but I do have some 45's and 78's. I haven't had your luck in finding albums at thrift stores but I've done pretty well with DVD's. I will keep an eye out for The African Queen. You have been watching some classic movies. The title on my Robert Johnson album is "I Believe I'll Dust My Broom." Cheers.
Movies from 1951 that are my favs are The River (one of my 13 all time favorite films) The Steel Helmet (an amazing Sam Fuller achievement with rubber tanks and a bunch of UCLA students as troops) and Strangers on a Train
I will admit that I am not a huge war movie fan although I try and watch the most important ones. Sam Fuller was an amazing writer and director. I have not seen a lot of Jean Renoir's films and will have to look for your recommendation. Strangers On A Train is a classic and is in my Hitchcock "top five."
@@RandyforRoyals Thank you! This is enjoyable. Fuller's Shock Corridor is the second best American film of 1963, second only to The Birds. That's how I see it.
@@willieluncheonette5843 I know that at least one of those movies will appear in 1963. We shall see.
@@RandyforRoyals I think I can guess, but looking forward to it. You obviously are a lover of cinema!!
Think I have that Hank Williams compilation; I do not have much Duke Ellington, maybe a Best Of from the 60's but I do have a 10" of his Liberian Suite from the late 40's, I found that in a thrift store once. For some reason I have never picked up any Robert Johnson, my blues selection is pretty slim. I have not seen The African Queen since the days of VHS, time for a revisit. Your 20th century film, TV and music knowledge is vast!
Thanks Doug. I was looking for a way to incorporate my love of film with my channel that has focused mainly on music. That is the only Duke Ellington album I have. I do have some 45's, EP's and 78's by him. I'm pretty sure that I have The African Queen on a recorded VHS tape but I have boxed them and put them away. Maybe one day I will have more room and can bring them out. I do wish that I had the Hank Williams collection of 40 hits on vinyl but I do have a CD copy. Have a great rest of your week.
Nice video Randy. My three favorite movies of 1951 are: 1) Strangers on a Train 2) A Streetcar Named Desire 3) The African Queen. I Love Lucy is a slam-dunk for favorite TV show that year.
Thanks Rich. A Streetcar Named Desire has some top tier acting but is actually one that I don't have on DVD. It was hard to choose from my top two films. I Love Lucy kind of served as a blueprint for future situation comedies.
Hi Randy!!! I think i might have seeing some of those movies from 1951.....and also some old episodes from the "I Love Lucy" show, it was way before my time... cheers and be well
Thanks Cristian. It was kind of before my time as well but I do enjoy movies and music from earlier eras along with my 70's and 80's favorites.
This video series is shaping up to be the best thing that's happened in the VC since the 2021 Country Music Vinyl Tag.
You've gotten me itching to get a bit more aggressive with my DVD purchases. Specifically, this might be the last good window of opportunity to pick up DVD box sets of complete television seasons/series.
Titus and I had a good time trying to guess what you'd pick for your favorite movie. He won this round.
It would have been incredible to have heard Elmore James play live. The sound of a slide guitar filling a small room is hard to match even when produced by a modest talent.
Looking forward to 1952.
Thanks for watching. I've been disappointed that there hasn't been another Country Music Vinyl Tag. I haven't had much luck at thrift shops in finding vinyl but I have found some nice DVD's. My hat goes off to Titus for his good guessing. Elmore James was so influential and I'm sure his slide guitar playing could bring down the house.
@@RandyforRoyals I'd ask Hedley to launch another one if it didn't come with the obligation of expecting him to watch and comment on every video.
It's been a long time since I've had any luck finding records at thrift stores. (The bargain digging at record shops has been good because there are plenty of "good" records that are in low demand in the current market.) DVDs and CDs are, fortunately, plentiful and cheap.
What a cool series! I need to see the first episode. I’d love to have Masterpieces on vinyl. I’m going to look for Blood Shot Eyes now - you’re going on pause. Great song - “your eyes look like two cherries in a glass of buttermilk.” - I’m laughing. A 78 - how cool - jealous. I’d like to see those Alec G movies. You picked great movies and your number one is one of my favorites - I have that exact copy. I love the band Klaatu - Gort, Klaatu birada nikto - best scene in cinema history (maybe…). Great video.
Wynonie Harris had some great jump blues tunes and some risqué ones at that. Those Alec Guiness movies are all entertaining with some British restraint which helps. The Day The Earth Stood Still is the favorite all-time film of one of my best friends and it has grown in stature for me over the years. You picked a great scene to highlight. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great job with 1951. I have that cover of the Robert Johnson album you showed on a cassette. I’ve never actually seen that on vinyl. I do have the Robert Johnson album that was released in the early sixties with selections from his two recording sessions, that album of course being an inspiration to many 1960’s rockers. I love RJ. Elmore James is good too. I did a video on Robert Johnson once but nobody watched it lol. 1951 had some good movies. That was when my favorite version of A Christmas Carol was released. Two great science fiction classics in The Thing and of course your pick, the fantastic The Day the Earth Stood Still. I love both those movies but your pick is the superior movie. I own both. I’m somewhat surprised that was your number one pick. You are very open minded. African Queen and A Streetcar Named Desire would have been my guess for you. I stand happily corrected. I need to look up the other films you mentioned. Awesome series! And of course I Love Lucy would be my tv pick too.
I think that I have the other Robert Johnson album you referenced and I have the CD boxset of his complete recordings. A Christmas Carol with Alistair Sim is indeed the best version and Sim was the best Scrooge. The Thing is a great one and one that was considered. A Streetcar Named Desire would have been high up if I was ranking the best movies but it is not one of my favorites and I don't have a DVD copy. It doesn't have the repeat viewing to be a favorite and it is kind of depressing. I Love Lucy is a classic. Thanks for watching.
What a huge undertaking Randy…..good on you for tackling this. I’ll jump in the comments section throughout the series. Just keep in mind I’m a late 60’s kid so it might be a few years before I can really do a deep dive on all these categories, but I probably would have your #1 & 2 movies reversed but can’t argue with I Love Lucy)
Thanks Doc. I started going to movies in the late 60's but I had a roommate in college who was an old film buff and influenced me into going to a vintage film festival in Ohio that helped to secure my love for older films. It is the festival that I still attend. My top two films were a tough choice as I love them both and you might see them in our series. I didn't really get into her later series Lucy but her early series had some classic comedy.
Only two episodes in am I have to say that I really like this series. I heard a lot of Hank Williams growing up. I have a 3 CD set of Elmore James & His Broomdusters - The Classic Early Recordings: 1951-1956! So, I know that one. Excellent choice on the #1 movie. I remember watching Red Skelton in syndication. I guess I Love Lucy is the correct choice 🙂
Thanks Brian. I know that my dad would probably pick Red Skelton as he was a big fan. My dad rarely played music in the house except at Christmas time, but I found some 78's that included Hank Williams, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, so I guess there was a time when he listened to music more intently. Elmore James' slide guitar riffs were a big influence on rock music. Thanks for the kind words.
African Queen is a top two movie for me. It's one of four movies I stll have on VHS. Good idea for a series.
I boxed my VHS tapes up but I'm pretty sure that I have a recorded version on VHS. It is such an enjoyable film even though the stars were miserable making it.
Hi Randy. Great stuff. My mind is boggling at how you are going to do a tv show for every year. For the movies, I have the same editions as all the ones you showed (except I don’t have His Kind of Woman). I love the Guinness set and for me my favourite is definitely The Man in the White Suit and it’s probably my pick of the year too.
Thanks Neil. My His Kind Of Woman DVD came from the Film Noir Classic Collection Vol. 3 that Warner Brothers released. It was a tough choice between the two Alec Guiness movies. It has been a while since I watched The Man In The White Suit. I need to rewatch it and see if The Lavender Hill Mob is still my favorite of the two. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I enjoyed the look at 1951. I am not familiar with Wynonie Harris; I'll try to stream some. You listed some great movies. One that I really like that you didn't mention was "Cry Danger" with Dick Powell. Maybe you've seen it. Great series Randy!
Thanks Randy. Cry Danger is a great pick and one that I sincerely thought about showing. Dick Powell is great in it and I always enjoy seeing Rhonda Fleming. Wynonie Harris took "Good Rockin' Tonight" to the top of the R&B charts and probably influenced Elvis' decision to record it. Take care.
@@RandyforRoyals ahhhhh.....maybe I have heard of Wynonie before. Good Rockin' Tonight is on the Montrose album and I think you commented on it when Montrose was a time-tested record. I thought that name sounded a little bit familiar!
@@RandallWeaver I may have said something about Wynonie or it could have been about Roy Brown who wrote the song and released the first version. His version went to #13 on the R&B chart but was later surpassed by Wynonie's release. I'm pretty sure that I have shown Wynonie before this series though.
I’d probably go with The African Queen as my favorite movie of 1951.
The African Queen did have two of my favorite stars. Thanks for watching.
Christmas with Patti Page , c'mon
Unfortunately, I don't have any Patti Page albums although I do have some songs on compilations.
Great picks Randy! in no particular order, my favorite movies are. “African Queen”, “A Place In The Sun”, “Streetcar Named Desire”, “Day The Earth Stood Still”, and the Alistair Simm version of “Christmas Carol”… favorite songs for me are, “Hey Good Lookin” -Hank Williams, “Too Young” - Nat King Cole, “Cry” - Johnnie Ray, “Slow Poke” - Pee Wee King, and “Rhumba Boogie”, - Hank Snow…. Take care..
You picked some great movies. I don't think that I actually have Streetcar Named Desire on TV, but it has some wonderful acting by Kim Hunter and Marlon Brando. The Alastair Sim version is indeed the best filming of the Dicken's classic. You picked another great Hank tune and Nat King Cole may appear later in the series. I do like the Pee Wee King and Hank Snow tunes that you mentioned. I have Johnnie Ray's song on a compilation but I don't know many other songs of his. Thanks for watching and commenting.