Turner Classic Movies will be running an interesting series of films this Monday 9/14. The day kicks off with a series of sword & sandal favorites: The Colossus of Rhodes (1961), Hercules, Samson and Ulysses (1965), Terror of Rome Against the Son of Hercules (1960) and Solomon and Sheba (1959). Following that are three of George Pal’s colorful fantasies, Atlantis the Lost Continent (1961), The 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964) and Tom Thumb (1958).

programing note Atlantis, Colossus of Rhodes, Hercules Samson and Ulysses, TCM

Be sure to tune in to Turner Classic Movies this Saturday afternoon begining at 2:30 est when, as part of their Summer Under the Stars series, they shine the spotlight on actor Sterling Hayden and show two camp classics, Zero Hour (1957) and Johnny Guitar (1954).

programing note Johnny Guitar, Sterling Hayden, Summer Under the Stars, TCM, Zero Hour

You may have noticed that the CCT Theatre feature we’ve been running for the past week has suddenly disappeared. I’m sad to report that Johnny Guitar has been removed from YouTube, forcing an abrupt end to our posts. But, never fear. Those of you who are new to the Johnny Guitar phenomenon (or even those who are die hard fans of this whacked-out western and just can’t get enough of pistol-packin’ Joan) will get a chance to view the film in its entirety on the 31st when Johnny Guitar will air on TCM at 11:30am EST.

CCT Theatre Joan Crawford, Johnny Guitar, TCM

The one-of-a-kind western cult classic Johnny Guitar (1954) will air Saturday 3/7 on TCM at 6pm est. It will play again on 3/31 at 11:30am. Be sure not to miss it as Johnny Guitar is still not available on DVD. Since co-stars Joan Crawford and Mercedes McCambridge both celebrate birthdays this month, now seems the perfect time to show Johnny Guitar here on the blog. Starting Monday, we’ll post the movie in daily installments as part of our continuing CCT Theatre series.

programing note Joan Crawford, Johnny Guitar, Mercedes McCambridge, TCM

Connie Stevens and Troy Donahue

programing note Connie Stevens, Susan Slade, TCM, Troy Donahue