FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to Turner Classic Movies Archives! Thank you for your interest in contributing to this project and helping to build a bigger and better guide to all things TCM! Here's a list of questions you may have (and their answers). If you still have questions before you start contributing, please contact a staff member on their talk page or reach out to us on our Discord, we'll be glad to help further!
==General==
Q: What is a screenbug? I don't see any bug!
A: A screenbug is the little TCM logo in the corner of the screen (usually the lower right). Screenbugs are actually one of the main ways we're able to figure out the dates some of our old tapes were recorded, so they're extremely important!
Q: Will you cover the international TCM channels?
A: No. Archiving 30 years of broadcast history is already an extremely huge undertaking as it is.
Q: What is "TCM Now Playing"? I see it listed as a source on various pages.
A: That refers to TCM's own newsletter. Each issue contains useful information not just on what movies aired, but information on tributes, marathons, special events, and other things that may not be easy to find online.
==Contributing==
Q: How can I contribute to this wiki?
A: Good question! Here's a basic guide on how you can get started.
Q: I have old recorded VHS tapes/DVDs/etc. of TCM! What can I do?
A: That's great! If you have old recordings of TCM, please reach out to us! We're always interested in helping people date their old recordings and adding new information to the wiki.