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  • The Essentials (2001– )
  • TV Series | Documentary, Talk-Show
The Essentials (2001– )
TV Series | Documentary, Talk-Show

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 ...See moreTurner 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. See less
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Seasons
18   |   13   |   12   |   8   |   7   |   6   |   Unknown   See all
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Updated Apr 9, 2001

Release date (First episode)
Apr 9, 2001 (United States)

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16 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Robert Osborne
Self - Host / Self - Co-Host Self - Host / Self - Co-Host   See fewer
105
Molly Haskell
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
35
Rose McGowan
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
27
Carrie Fisher
Self - Hostess Self - Hostess   See fewer
22
Drew Barrymore
Self - Co-Host Self - Co-Host   See fewer
21
Ben Mankiewicz
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
20
Brad Bird
Self - Guest Self - Guest   See fewer
20
Alec Baldwin
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
16
Tina Fey
Self - Special Guest Self - Special Guest   See fewer
7
David Letterman
Self - Special Guest Self - Special Guest   See fewer
7
William Friedkin
Self - Special Guest Self - Special Guest   See fewer
2
Patricia Neal
Actress Actress   See fewer
1
1
Peter Bogdanovich
Self (2005-2006) Self (2005-2006)   See fewer
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