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1947 Time Capsule

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

My always-popular "Time Capsule" series turns its lens on America 75 years ago. 1947 was a turbulent year in the world. Israel and India became independent, the cold war began, the sound barrier was broken and the great Jackie Robinson … Continue reading

TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s

Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows

TV in the 1960s The 1960s were definitely one of TV's oddest decades! The 1960s began with Westerns dominating the ratings! The old West soap opera Bonanza became the most popular show on the air. One after another competing show … Continue reading