Turner Classic Movies features five full-time on-air hosts who introduce films, provide historical context, and conduct special interviews.
TCM Primetime Host
Ben Mankiewicz
When Ben made his TCM debut more than 20 years ago in September 2003, he became only the second host hired in the network's history. During his career at TCM, he has introduced thousands of movies on the air. Additionally, he’s become one of the best interviewers in the business, leading thoughtful and entertaining long-form conversations with more than two hundred of the industry’s top talents
Host of Musical Matinee
Dave Karger
An award-winning host, interviewer, and entertainment expert, Dave began guest hosting on TCM in 2016 and was named an official host in 2018. He has made more than 200 live appearances on NBC’s Today. In 2018 he co-hosted ABC’s Live from the Red Carpet on Oscar night.
Host of TCM Imports
Alicia Malone
Alicia is an authority on classic, independent, and foreign films, and is passionate about supporting women in film. As an author, she explores the accomplishments and obstacles women have faced throughout cinema’s history. She has also given two TEDx talks on the subject.
Host of Noir Alley
Eddie Muller
A contemporary renaissance man, Muller writes novels, biographies, movie histories, plays, short stories, and films. In 2023 he received the prestigious Raven Award from the Mystery Writers of America, recognizing his invaluable contributions to the crime and mystery genre.
Host of Silent Sunday Nights
Jacqueline Stewart
A passionate film archivist and advocate for film preservation, Jacqueline became host for TCM in 2017. She is also a professor in the Department of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago. In 2018, Stewart was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences...
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