Chuck Barris was the television producer who created “The Gong Show,” “The Newlywed Game,” and “The Dating Game.” From the mid-1960s until the end of the 1970s, Chuck Barris was the king of game shows – and widely derided … Continue reading
Dr. Mary Walker: The Only Woman Awarded The Medal Of Honor The Medal Of Honor (which is commonly referred to as The Congressional Medal Of Honor) is our nation’s highest award for courage in battle. There is a fascinating, inspiring … Continue reading
âSouth Pacificâ is one of the greatest Broadway musicals ever written. It is also one of American theater’s most important and influential works. In its brilliant artistry, the masterpiece of Rodgers and Hammerstein turned a spotlight on the hypocritical, hateful … Continue reading
“How do Presidential legacies change over time?” That was the intriguing question the superb NBC reporter Ethan Sacks asked me for a story about Presidentâs Day. Click here to read the article! I was happy to offer a historian’s point … Continue reading
In its first appearance on Broadway “To Kill A Mockingbird” reminds us of why Harper Lee’s searing 1960 novel and the unforgettable 1962 film fueled important discussions about race in schools and theaters across the country. The powerful story seems … Continue reading