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Cultural History
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The History Of ABC
The History Of ABC
The youngest of the big three broadcasting networks, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), began as an offshoot of NBC and was for decades mired in third place in the ratings. That began to change when Walt Disney stepped in. Disney … Continue reading
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The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges (Part II)
The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges (Part II)
The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges You may be asking yourself: "So who is this guy, and why have I never heard of him?" My response is: "Challenge yourself to become enthralled with the filmmaker whose name you may not know … Continue reading
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Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
Carol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television. And on Broadway. And in films. She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful, and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading
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Irving Berlin
Irving Berlin
Irving Berlin has often been called the most quintessentially American songwriter of all time. This is high praise for anyone – especially for an uneducated young immigrant from Russia who came to America not speaking a word of English. As … 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 the way … Continue reading
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The Election Of 1960
The Election Of 1960
The election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. Until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest Presidential election in our lifetimes. This riveting multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … 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 the way … Continue reading
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The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman
The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman
The Life And The Films Of Paul Newman Paul Newman was one of the greatest movie stars of all time. Certainly among the most handsome actors ever to grace the silver screen, Paul Newman's brilliant filmography proved that … Continue reading
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Cary Grant
Cary Grant
Cary Grant was one of the most iconic stars in the entire history of classic Hollywood cinema. The man who was born Archibald Leach made more than 50 films as a leading man and yet never won a competitive Academy … Continue reading
Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age (Astor/Vanderbilt)
Great Fortunes Of The Gilded Age (Astor/Vanderbilt)
During the Gilded Age, America saw a handful of families dominate the economy with staggering fortunes. If I asked you to name the richest American, you'd probably say Bill Gates or Warren Buffet. Both are from the top of the … Continue reading
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