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Cultural History
Carl Reiner – Free ZOOM Class!
ZoomCarl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear in - or write for - or direct an episode of TV! He passed away June 29, 2020 at age 98 - and his life still seemed too short! … Continue reading
Movies About Lincoln – Abraham Lincoln On Film
Private VenueNo President of the United States has been portrayed in the movies more often than Abraham Lincoln! Lincoln has been featured in more movies since the earliest days of silent movies than all other Presidents combined. The most brilliant of … Continue reading
Saturday Night At The Movies – Favorite Films
ZoomSOLD OUT! What is your favorite movie? I asked some of America's top film bloggers for their recommendations - and they came up with some doozies! As a fun bonus, some of them will be joining us to introduce their … Continue reading
Television In The 1950s
ZoomThe fabulous 1950s are often called The "First Golden Era" of Television!Mel With programs ranging from "I Love Lucy" to Edward R. Murrow, Sid Caesar to live dramas weekly, , from rigged quiz shows, Gunsmoke, and soap operas, the 1950s … Continue reading
Sid Caesar – The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius
ZoomIn the opinion of many TV critics, the Sid Caesar programs were the funniest , best written and most creative shows in the history of television comedy. Caesar's writing crew (including Carl Reiner, Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Neil Simon and … Continue reading
Sid Caesar – The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius
Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United StatesIn the opinion of many TV critics, the Sid Caesar programs were the funniest, best-written, and most creative shows in television comedy history. Caesar's writing crew (including Carl Reiner, Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Neil Simon, and Selma Diamond( is widely … Continue reading
TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
ZoomTV 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
Dick Van Dyke Show: Leading Television Into The 60s
ZoomThe Dick Van Dyke Show is well remembered as one of the wittiest situation comedies in the history of television. What is less well remembered is that Carl Reiner's creation was a tremendously influential, but deceptive innovator. The DIck Van … Continue reading
TV In The 1970s
ZoomTV IN THE 1970s What was television like in the 1970s? It was the decade of Roots and the decade of The Love Boat. Silly television comedies were everywhere! The 1970s was the decade of Laverne & Shirley, The Fonz, Mork and … Continue reading
Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
ZoomCarol 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