A year after TCM launched, the series PRIVATE SCREENINGS debuted. Robert Osborne sat down with some of the screen's greatest legends for intimate conversations about their careers. Former VP of studio production Ann Wilson explains what made these special shows to produce. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

The first film to air that night TCM debuted was GONE WITH THE WIND ('39), Ted Turner's favorite. Here is Robert Osborne's introduction from that night. The film was followed by SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT, THE PETRIFIED FOREST and CAT PEOPLE. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM