| The Essentials | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | See Hosts |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 17 |
| Original release | |
| Network | Turner Classic Movies |
| Release | 2001 – 2020 |
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The Essentials is an American weekly film-focused television program broadcast on Turner Classic Movies, with TCM hosts and special guests introducing and discussing some of the best movies ever made.