Recent Talks: That’s Entertainment
WALT DISNEY: ANIMATING AMERICA
No individual changed American popular culture more than Walt Disney. But that is just scratching the surface of his overwhelming contributions to America. He revolutionized the way we spend our free time, the way movies are marketed, the teaching of history, our view of the environment, our faith in technology and the way we think about art. He was a complex man whose life story is as fascinating as his impact on the world. We will look at both the private man and the public accomplishments of one of the most influential Americans of all time.
Julia Child: Spy And Chef
In 1963, Julia Child became the 1st superstar chef on TV. Her program was so influential the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit. There was another side to Julia Child – one that the public knew little about. In 1943 during World War II, she worked in the OSS, which became the CIA. She worked at the right hand of “Wild Bill” Donovan, the head of America’s foreign spies. With her husband, Julia Child moved from one dangerous post to another, serving our country before she learned how to cook.
THE LIFE OF ROBIN Williams
Robin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time. His improvisational skills were almost other-worldly! Yet behind the comic persona lay a complex man – intensely charitable and compassionate but plagued by insecurity, battling addictions and vulnerable to depression. In this multi-media presentation, we will examine the fascinating life and sad death of Robin Williams – and watch how his amazing career took shape!