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In response to "an hour and a half into Ben Hur (original) and it is pretty damn good...although Shatner and Heston should do an "acting off" some time... -- nm" by Beaker

Didn't NBC used to show Ben Hur every Easter? I vaguely remember this from my childhood, but I can't remember if it was a network decision ...

Posted by ReluctantCynic (aka ReluctantCynic) Jan 20 '17, 17:12

... or just the local affiliate in Grand Island, Nebraska. But in any case, I used to love watching it. They'd show The Ten Commandments on Saturday night, then Ben Hur on Sunday night (at least from what I remember).

And even as an 11 and 12 year old, I was gay enough to pick up on the homoeroticism.

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Around here too. Now one or two of the oldies and/or Christian channels does it. -- nm - . Jan 20, 17:35
I'm surprised at how much I am liking it; I was worried where it is almost 60! years old but I am enjoying it alot -- nm - Beaker Jan 20, 17:14 4
- It's a great film. I think I plan to watch it with the kids for the first time this Easter. -- nm - ML Jan 20, 17:16
- Totally agree. Just a wonderful film overall. - ReluctantCynic Jan 20, 17:16 2
  - spoilers - Beaker Jan 20, 17:17 1
    - After you finish watching it, if you want an interesting "behind the scenes" take on the film, check out The Celluloid Closet. (no spoilers here) - ReluctantCynic Jan 20, 17:22

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