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SUMMARY:Mel Brooks
DESCRIPTION:Mel Brooks wrote\, directed\, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! \nAs a TV writer working for the great Sid Caesar\, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV show of all time. He then\, along with Buck Henry\, created “Get Smart\,” one of the most popular TV comedies ever! \nWith Carl Reiner\, he made some of the funniest recordings of all time. \nAnd\, as if that wasn’t enough\, Mel Brooks wrote\none of the funniest and most Tony Awards-winning Broadway musicals of all time! \nSo Mel Brooks has had a massive impact on TV\, movies\, recordings\, and Broadway. he is serving as a performer\, writer\, lyricist\, composer\, director\, and producer; Mel Brooks has created a comic legacy that will stand the test of time. And\, at age 94\, he is not even contemplating retirement! \nGet ready to laugh as we take a fascinating multimedia presentation on the laughs\, life\, and legacy of one of the funniest men ever—the one and only Mel Brooks! \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mel-brooks-13/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
DESCRIPTION:“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” \n\n\nChicago 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 movies that were shot on location in the neighborhoods of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. \nWe’ll explore some fabulous films\, from classic dramas\, including “The Fugitive\,” to romantic comedies\, including “My Best Friend’s Wedding. ” \nBonus! \nOne of our movies features Julia Roberts. Click here to read the fantastic story of the friendship between her parents and Martin Luther King! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-best-movies-filmed-in-chicago-11/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Chicago History,Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Broadway Comes To Chicago - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Broadway In Chicago\, the Marriott Lincolnshire\, Drury Lane Theater\, Goodman Theatre\, and Steppenwolf Theater (among others) have exciting programs this year for theater lovers. This fast and fascinating multimedia presentation will highlight all of the major shows coming to Chicago this year. \nSome have played on Broadway\, and others are on their way to it. You’ll love learning about the backgrounds\, creative teams\, and content of these beautiful Broadway productions! \nThis multimedia presentation features many great video clips! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/broadway-comes-to-chicago-2025/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Murrow vs. McCarthy The Night Television Grew Up (AM)
DESCRIPTION:In the dark shadow of the early 1950s\, Senator Joseph McCarthy wielded fear like a weapon\, accusing countless Americans of disloyalty with little or no evidence. Few dared to stand against him—until Edward R. Murrow stepped into the fight. In this gripping program\, we explore how Murrow used the young medium of television to challenge McCarthy’s reign of terror\, first through the story of Milo Radulovich\, a young man expelled from the Air Force Reserve without due process\, and then in a direct confrontation that shook the nation. \nMurrow vs. McCarthy: The Night Television Grew Up\nThrough powerful storytelling and historical footage\, we will examine how Murrow and his See It Now team meticulously exposed McCarthy’s tactics\, culminating in the landmark broadcast that many historians consider the night television came of age. Murrow’s steady voice and measured condemnation provided a rallying cry for those who believed in reason\, truth\, and the power of free speech. His actions not only helped curb McCarthy’s influence but also \reshaped the role of television news forever. \nOn March 9\, 1954\, Murrow delivered one of the most courageous broadcasts in American history. In a measured but devastating critique aired on See It Now\, Murrow exposed McCarthy’s tactics\, hypocrisy\, and the cost of silence. It was a moment when television proved it could do more than entertain — it could defend democracy itself. The broadcast electrified the public\, hastening McCarthy’s downfall and forever changing the relationship between journalism and power. \nJoin us for a fascinating look at this pivotal moment in American history. We’ll uncover the behind-the-scenes decisions that led to Murrow’s bold stand\, the national reaction to the broadcasts\, and the lasting impact on journalism and politics. Through Murrow’s example\, we will see how integrity\, courage\, and the responsible use of media can alter the course of a nation. \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION \nCOST\nThe program is available for a minimum contribution of $5.00\, which helps support my work and allows me to continue offering engaging content. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS \nCash/Check\nPayable to: Barry Bradford\nMail to:\nBarry Bradford\nP.O. Box #177\nDeerfield\, IL 60015\nPlease write “Edward AM” in the subject line. \nPayPal\nPay securely via PayPal:\n\n(Please note: PayPal deducts 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50 per $5.00 donation.) \nVenmo\nSend to: @B-Bradford-1\nPlease include “Edward AM” in the note. \nZelle\nUse the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET\nInclude “Edward AM” in the note. \nWAIVER OPTION\nIf you cannot afford to pay or feel my programs aren’t worth $5.00\, you are welcome to attend for free or contribute less. Just email me to request a waiver—no questions asked! This one-time request will cover all future programs. I completely understand the challenges of living on a tight budget and offer this with compassion. \nREGISTRATION LINK\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/murrow-vs-mccarthy-the-night-television-grew-up-am/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Current Events,Political History
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SUMMARY:Murrow vs. McCarthy
DESCRIPTION:In the dark shadow of the early 1950s\, Senator Joseph McCarthy wielded fear like a weapon\, accusing countless Americans of disloyalty with little or no evidence. Few dared to stand against him—until Edward R. Murrow stepped into the fight. In this gripping program\, we explore how Murrow used the young medium of television to challenge McCarthy’s reign of terror\, first through the story of Milo Radulovich\, a young man expelled from the Air Force Reserve without due process\, and then in a direct confrontation that shook the nation. \nMurrow vs. McCarthy: The Night Television Grew Up\nThrough powerful storytelling and historical footage\, we will examine how Murrow and his See It Now team meticulously exposed McCarthy’s tactics\, culminating in the landmark broadcast that many historians consider the night television came of age. Murrow’s steady voice and measured condemnation provided a rallying cry for those who believed in reason\, truth\, and the power of free speech. His actions not only helped curb McCarthy’s influence but also \reshaped the role of television news forever. \nOn March 9\, 1954\, Murrow delivered one of the most courageous broadcasts in American history. In a measured but devastating critique aired on See It Now\, Murrow exposed McCarthy’s tactics\, hypocrisy\, and the cost of silence. It was a moment when television proved it could do more than entertain — it could defend democracy itself. The broadcast electrified the public\, hastening McCarthy’s downfall and forever changing the relationship between journalism and power. \nJoin us for a fascinating look at this pivotal moment in American history. We’ll uncover the behind-the-scenes decisions that led to Murrow’s bold stand\, the national reaction to the broadcasts\, and the lasting impact on journalism and politics. Through Murrow’s example\, we will see how integrity\, courage\, and the responsible use of media can alter the course of a nation. \nREGISTRATION INFORMATION \nCOST\nThe program is available for a minimum contribution of $5.00\, which helps support my work and allows me to continue offering engaging content. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS \nCash/Check\nPayable to: Barry Bradford\nMail to:\nBarry Bradford\nP.O. Box #177\nDeerfield\, IL 60015\nPlease write “Edward PM” in the subject line. \nPayPal\nPay securely via PayPal:\n\n(Please note: PayPal deducts 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50 per $5.00 donation.) \nVenmo\nSend to: @B-Bradford-1\nPlease include “Edward PM” in the note. \nZelle\nUse the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET\nInclude “Edward PM” in the note. \nWAIVER OPTION\nIf you cannot afford to pay or feel my programs aren’t worth $5.00\, you are welcome to attend for free or contribute less. Just email me to request a waiver—no questions asked! This one-time request will cover all future programs. I completely understand the challenges of living on a tight budget and offer this with compassion. \nREGISTRATION LINK\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/murrow-vs-mccarthy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:American History,Cultural History,Current Events,Political History
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SUMMARY:The Marx Brothers
DESCRIPTION:The Marx Brothers were much\, much better than you remember! Their humor uplifted American spirits during the Depression and established new standards for comedy. The Marx Brothers’ combination of odd and unique talents\, including a harp-playing mime\, a Jewish comic with the worst Italian accent and the most distinctive piano-playing style\, and one of the greatest monologists of all time\, have delighted and baffled classic movie fans since the Depression. They performed alongside Lucille Ball\, sang music written by Irving Berlin and acted in comedies written by the great George S. Kaufmann\, yet many people dimly think of the as analogous to The Three Stooges. \nBut when you look deeper\, you see an amazing immigrant success story\, discover how American popular culture was changing\, and meet four remarkably different and interesting men whose films rank among the best comedies of all time. “Duck Soup” is rightly considered one of the greatest films ever made about politics. Both that film and “A Night At The Opera” are on the AFI list of the 100 best movies! Whether you are a long-time fan of the Marx Brothers\, a skeptic\, or completely unfamiliar with their work\, you are in for a treat with this fun multimedia presentation! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-marx-brothers-6/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Broadway Comes To Chicago - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Broadway In Chicago\, the Marriott Lincolnshire\, Drury Lane Theater\, Goodman Theatre\, and Steppenwolf Theater (among others) have exciting programs this year for theater lovers. This fast and fascinating multimedia presentation will highlight all of the major shows coming to Chicago this year. \nSome have played on Broadway\, and others are on their way to it. You’ll love learning about the backgrounds\, creative teams\, and content of these beautiful Broadway productions! \nThis multimedia presentation features many great video clips! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/broadway-comes-to-chicago-2025-1/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:David Letterman vs. Jay Leno: The Battle for The Tonight Show
DESCRIPTION:David Letterman vs. Jay Leno: Battle for The Tonight Show\nSteve Allen & Jack Paar each hosted the Tonight Show for relatively short period of time. The third host\, Johnny Carson held the chair for 30 years and made the Tonight Show the iconic program that it has become. When Carson announced his retirement\, the intense battle to succeed him between David Letterman (Carson’s choice) and Jay Leno (the safe choice) became the stuff of television legend.  We know the end of the story: Jay Leno’s manager completely outmaneuvered a humiliated and embittered David Letterman. The two comics had been friends. That friendship is now just a distant memory. Letterman had been promised the job contractually by NBC\, but the behind-the-scenes machinations of Leno’s manager changed all that. Jay Leno became the fourth permanent host of The Tonight Show. Johnny Carson’s last week on the Tonight Show was a very emotional one.  The country had loved Carson and Tonight. \nWhen Jay Leno left the stage in 2014\, the reaction was different.  Although his ratings were solid\, the country did not love Jay Leno. He bristled at the fact that Letterman became the favorite of the critics and very nearly lost his show in the first year due to his poor performance. Meanwhile\, Letterman scuttled his chances of remaining at NBC by launching a personal and bitter attack against the network that had reneged on their agreement to him. David Letterman has always presented himself publicly as an idiosyncratic crank. That is a very fair assessment of his real character. Jay Leno has carefully cultivated a controlled image as the “Nicest Guy In Hollywood.” The closer you look behind the curtain\, you realize Jay Leno is not quite as nice as he seems.  The battle for control of the Tonight Show brought out the worst in Leno and left many broken relationships in its wake. \nDavid Letterman and Jay Leno \nWe’ll learn the behind-the-scenes story of the battle for the Tonight Show\, enjoy many film clips\, and gain a greater perspective on Tonight’s role in American Culture. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/david-letterman-vs-jay-leno-the-battle-for-the-tonight-show/
LOCATION:Uniper
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Carol Burnett - Queen Of Comedy
DESCRIPTION:  \nCarol 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 show business!  In this fast\, fun\, and funny multimedia presentation\, we will watch hilarious\, rare\, and wonderful clips from the many fabulous projects Carol Burnett has undertaken throughout her fantastic career.  Be ready to laugh! \n \n  \nHowever\, there is another entirely unexpected side of Carol Burnett that we will exploit.  Her story reveals a dysfunctional and often unhappy personal background.  Carol Burnett’s autobiography clarifies how difficult it was for our favorite comedienne to emerge from her chaotic childhood.  Carol Burnett was neglected and abandoned by alcoholic parents\, endured losing a child\, and had to cope with complex personal issues. \nDespite all that\, she has a reputation as one of the kindest and most compassionate people in show business.  She has consciously and purposefully made herself a positive influence in others’ lives and a terrific role model for younger women entering show business. \nThis unique presentation is a “don’t miss its treasure trove of laughs and a fascinating\, unexpected biography on a terrific talent and a wonderful woman. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/carol-burnett-queen-of-comedy-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Unusual Movie Musicals
DESCRIPTION:What is the greatest movie musical of all time? “Singin’ In The Rain\,” “Grease\,” “The Wizard Of Oz\,” “West Side Story\,” and a number of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films would pop up in many lists. However\, this fun multimedia presentation will not cover an of them! Instead\, you’ll be introduced to some wonderful but decidedly unusual movie musicals. \nWe will see the great Harry Belafonte’s only movie musical – in which he sings music from Bizet’s opera Carmen and a stunning recreation of the Las Vegas strip\, built on a movie soundstage. Each of these unusual films is fabulous in its own way. \nOur cinematic journey will take us from a 1980 film in which Olivia Newton-John plays a daughter of Zeus who roller skates down from Mount Olympus to dance with Gene Kelly before inspiring a struggling artist to build a roller disco (seriously!) to a 1968 full-length\, kaleidoscopic animated feature using voice actors to recreate the Beatles saving us from the Blue Meanies\, this entertaining and quirky program is filled with unexpected delights! \n  \nREGISTRATION IS DIRECTLY THROUGH THE NORTHBROOK SENIOR CENTER!  THE NUMBER IS BELOW!\n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/unusual-movie-musicals-6/
LOCATION:Northbrook Senior Center\, 3323 Walters Ave\, Northbrook\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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