Turner Classic Movies to Pay Tribute to Singer-Actress Lena Horne Friday, May 21

ATLANTA, May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will dedicate the Friday, May 21, primetime lineup to paying tribute to legendary singer-actress Lena Horne, who passed away yesterday at the age of 92.  The night's collection will feature three films with defining Horne performances.  Also included is one of Horne's favorite films, the 1943 John Garfield drama The Fallen Sparrow.

"There was never anyone quite like Lena Horne as an entertainer, a presence or a trail-blazer," said TCM host Robert Osborne.  "We've been shortchanged only by the limited number of worthwhile roles she was given to play in movies.  But she certainly gave us 100 percent of her remarkable talent in those she did make.  We're also very proud at Turner Classic Movies that she was one of our loyal TCM viewers."

Turner Classic Movies is a Peabody Award-winning network that presents great films, uncut and commercial-free, from the largest film libraries in the world.  Currently seen in 85 million homes, TCM features the insights of veteran primetime host Robert Osborne and weekend daytime host Ben Mankiewicz, plus interviews with a wide range of special guests.  As the foremost authority in classic films, TCM offers critically acclaimed original documentaries and specials, along with regular programming events that include The Essentials, 31 Days of Oscar and Summer Under the Stars.  TCM also stages special events and screenings, such as the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood; produces a wide range of media about classic film, including books and DVDs; and hosts a wealth of materials at its Web site, www.tcm.com.  TCM is part of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company.

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SOURCE Turner Classic Movies (TCM)