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Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television
Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television
Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television The Tonight Show has been a mainstay of American life for over 50 years. Each of the permanent hosts has stamped American culture in unique, distinctive, and memorable ways. Who was the greatest … Continue reading
Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television (PM)
Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television (PM)
Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television The Tonight Show has been a mainstay of American life for over 50 years. Each of the permanent hosts has stamped American culture in unique, distinctive, and memorable ways. Who was the greatest … Continue reading
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The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading
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Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Julia Child: Spy And Chef In 1963, Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV! Her program "The French Chef" was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed … Continue reading
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Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night (AM)
Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night (AM)
Johnny Carson, The King Of Late Night For thirty years, America went to bed with Johnny Carson. He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him, they didn't … Continue reading
Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night (PM)
Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night (PM)
Johnny Carson, The King Of Late Night For thirty years, America went to bed with Johnny Carson. He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him, they didn't … Continue reading
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Best Movies About Baseball
Best Movies About Baseball
Baseball and movies are a natural combination! The best movies about baseball have featured some of the greatest actors, such as Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, and Robert Redford, and the most talented writers and directors, including Aaron Sorkin and Penny … Continue reading
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Nellie Bly
Nellie Bly
Nellie Bly was one of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history! She began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success … Continue reading
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Adlai Stevenson
Adlai Stevenson
Adlai Stevenson II was one of the most remarkable political figures of the second half of the 20th century. Although his entire career as an elected public official consisted of one term as the governor of Illinois. He ran unsuccessfully … Continue reading
I Love Lucy – The Amazing Life Of Lucille Ball
I Love Lucy – The Amazing Life Of Lucille Ball
“I Love Lucy” was a cultural phenomenon!! It was not only the most popular television show on the air during the mid-1950s, but it also continued to make audiences laugh over 60 years after it first aired. Many consider it … Continue reading
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Jay Leno: Following Carson, Building A Brand (AM)
Jay Leno: Following Carson, Building A Brand (AM)
NOTICE: THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED Jay Leno: Following Carson, Building A Brand. This presentation on The Tonight Show is an insider's look at the unpredictable career of the fourth host of the Tonight Show. Following Stave Allen, Jack Paar and … Continue reading
Jay Leno: Following Carson, Building A Brand (PM)
Jay Leno: Following Carson, Building A Brand (PM)
NOTICE - EVENT IS CANCELLED Jay Leno: Following Carson, Building A Brand. This presentation on The Tonight Show is an insider's look at the unpredictable career of the fourth host of the Tonight Show. Following Stave Allen, Jack Paar and … Continue reading
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Best Movies About Baseball
Best Movies About Baseball
Baseball and movies are a natural combination! The best movies about baseball have featured some of the greatest actors, such as Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, and Robert Redford, and the most talented writers and directors, including Aaron Sorkin and Penny … Continue reading
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Dorothy Kilgallen
Dorothy Kilgallen
Dorothy Kilgallen is best remembered today as a somewhat flinty regular panelist on the game show "I've Got a Secret." However, this groundbreaking woman was a pioneer in journalism. Her role in attacking the conclusions of the Warren Commission became … Continue reading
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David Letterman (AM)
David Letterman (AM)
The Life and Career of David Letterman is a fast-paced, funny, and engaging multimedia presentation exploring one of the most influential and original voices in the history of late-night television. From his early days as a weathercaster in Indiana to … Continue reading
David Letterman (PM)
David Letterman (PM)
The Life and Career of David Letterman is a fast-paced, funny, and engaging multimedia presentation exploring one of the most influential and original voices in the history of late-night television. From his early days as a weathercaster in Indiana to … Continue reading
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Sherman’s March To The Sea – Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion (AM)
Sherman’s March To The Sea - Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion No military action in the bloody Civil War was probably more controversial than Sherman’s March To The Sea. After the War, traitors who were inclined to respect Grant … Continue reading
Sherman’s March To The Sea – Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion (PM)
Sherman's March To The Sea - Saving America By Destroying A Rebellion No military action in the bloody Civil War was probably more controversial than Sherman's March To The Sea. After the War, traitors who were inclined to respect Grant and … Continue reading
James Madison And James Monroe: Influential Founding Fathers
James Madison And James Monroe: Influential Founding Fathers
Their names are similar; their life spans are almost identical and each was considered one of the most influential of the founding fathers. Yet despite their very different personalities, philosophies, and achievements, most Americans today would have a hard time … Continue reading
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What Just Happened – April 2025 Current Events (AM)
What Just Happened – April 2025 Current Events (AM)
Once a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our … Continue reading
What Just Happened – April 2025 Current Events
What Just Happened – April 2025 Current Events
Once a month, you can participate in a current events presentation and discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions … Continue reading
What Just Happened – April 2025 Current Events (PM)
What Just Happened – April 2025 Current Events (PM)
Once a month, you can be part of a current events presentation and discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our … Continue reading
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Brown v Board – SCOTUS Transforms America
Brown v Board – SCOTUS Transforms America
In 1896, The United States Supreme Court ruled 7 -1 that segregation was legal in the country that was begun with a document that said "...all men are created equal..." In 1954, The Supreme Court of The United States declared … Continue reading
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Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks
Mel Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer working for the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading
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