The Essentials

Season 7

Turner Classic Movies' popular Saturday evening anchor franchise showcasing "must-see" classic films, featuring a different guest co-host each season. Together, the host and special guest introduce a hand-picked classic and offer commentary on its cultural significance, its influence on other films, behind-the-scenes stories and their own personal reflections.

Where to Watch The Essentials • Season 7

29 Episodes

  • Breakfast at Tiffany's
    E1
    Breakfast at Tiffany'sHosts Osborne and Fisher introduce and discuss Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), with 'Audrey Hepburn' and George Peppard.
  • Hud
    E2
    HudAn amoral modern rancher clashes with his rigid father.
  • It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
    E3
    It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce Stanley Kramer's comedy _It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963)_.
  • Fear Strikes Out
    E4
    Fear Strikes OutHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce Fear Strikes Out (1957), a biography of Boston Red Sox outfielder Jimmy Piersall.
  • That Touch of Mink
    E5
    That Touch of MinkHosts Osborne and Fisher introduce and discuss That Touch of Mink (1962), a comedy starring 'Cary Grant' and Doris Day.
  • The Great Dictator
    E6
    The Great DictatorHosts Fisher and Osborne introduce and discuss The Great Dictator (1940), Charles Chaplin's satire of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.
  • Roman Holiday
    E7
    Roman HolidayHosts Fisher and Osborne introduce and discuss Roman Holiday (1953), a romance starring Gregory Peck and 'Audrey Hepburn'.
  • The Adventures of Robin Hood
    E8
    The Adventures of Robin HoodHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce Errol Flynn's swashbuckler The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938).
  • The Producers
    E9
    The ProducersHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce the Mel Brooks comedy _The Producers (1968)_.
  • My Fair Lady
    E10
    My Fair LadyHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce the Best Picture Oscar winner for 1964, the musical My Fair Lady (1964).
  • Ball of Fire
    E11
    Ball of FireHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce the romantic comedy Ball of Fire (1941), starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck.
  • King Kong
    E12
    King KongHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce classic ape movie King Kong (1933).
  • Take the Money and Run
    E13
    Take the Money and RunHosts Fisher and Osborne discuss and introduce Woody Allen's crime comedy Take the Money and Run (1969).
  • The African Queen
    E14
    The African QueenHosts Fisher and Osborne discuss and introduce the adventure The African Queen (1951), for which Humphrey Bogart won the Best Actor Oscar.
  • Harvey
    E15
    HarveyHosts Fisher and Osborne discuss and introduce the comedy Harvey (1950), starring James Stewart.
  • The Lost Weekend
    E16
    The Lost WeekendHosts Fisher and Osborne discuss and introduce The Lost Weekend (1945), the Best Picture Oscar winner for 1945.
  • Dodsworth
    E17
    DodsworthHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce the drama Dodsworth (1936), based on the novel by Sinclair Lewis.
  • Topper
    E18
    TopperHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce the comedy fantasy Topper (1937), with 'Cary Grant' and Constance Bennett.
  • Sorry, Wrong Number
    E19
    Sorry, Wrong NumberHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce the film-noir thriller Sorry, Wrong Number (1948), with Barbara Stanwyck and Burt Lancaster.
  • Pride and Prejudice
    E20
    Pride and PrejudiceHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce Pride and Prejudice (1940), based on the novel by Jane Austen.
  • The Bridge on the River Kwai
    E21
    The Bridge on the River KwaiHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce the Best Picture Oscar winner for 1957, The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957).
  • That Touch of Mink
    E22
    That Touch of MinkHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce the romantic comedy That Touch of Mink (1962), starring 'Cary Grant' and Doris Day.
  • Born Yesterday
    E23
    Born YesterdayHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce Born Yesterday (1950), starring Judy Holliday, Broderick Crawford, and William Holden.
  • Red River
    E24
    Red RiverHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce the western Red River (1948), starring John Wayne and Montgomery Clift.
  • Episode 25
    E25
    Episode 25
  • The Importance of Being Earnest
    E26
    The Importance of Being EarnestHosts Osborne and Fisher discuss and introduce The Importance of Being Earnest (1952), adapted from Oscar Wilde's play.
  • Episode 27
    E27
    Episode 27
  • Episode 28
    E28
    Episode 28
  • Episode 29
    E29
    Episode 29

 

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