March 8 (UPI) -- Turner Classic Movies says it will honor the legacy of its late presenter, Robert Osborne, with a 48-hour marathon of highlights from his career.
Dozens of the most memorable celebrity interviews and film introductions from Osborne's 23-year tenure at the network will re-air March 18-19. Among the luminaries he will be seen chatting with at length are Debbie Reynolds, Liza Minnelli, Betty Hutton, Ernest Borgnine, Peter O'Toole, Eva Marie Saint, Kim Novak, Alan Arkin and Luise Rainer.
"Robert was embraced by devoted fans who saw him as a trusted expert and friend," TCM General Manager Jennifer Dorian said in a statement. "His calming presence, gentlemanly style, encyclopedic knowledge of film history, fervent support for film preservation and highly personal interviewing style all combined to make him a truly world-class host."
Osborne died this week at the age of 84.
.@tcm to remember Robert Osborne with 48 Hour Tribute March 18 and 19 read more and get full schedule here https://t.co/0hA1m8Pqab pic.twitter.com/5Ozxu81qGe
— TCM Public Relations (@TCMPR) March 7, 2017
