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Cultural History
The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel, The Architect, And the Insane Millionaire
Messenger Public Library 113 Oak Street, North Aurora, United StatesClick here to read more about this amazing story! At the dawn of the 20th century, America was riveted by the first celebrity murder case in America. Every element of this story is fascinating! The murderer was already famous and … Continue reading
The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel, The Architect, And the Insane Millionaire
Messenger Public Library 113 Oak Street, North Aurora, United StatesClick here to read more about this amazing story! At the dawn of the 20th century, America was riveted by America's first celebrity murder case. Every element of this story is fascinating! The murderer was already famous, so was the … Continue reading
Television In The 1950s
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe 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
History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
Private VenueHistory Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning Mississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. It had everything from a cinematic standpoint: dynamic lead characters, powerful and determined villains, mystery, mood, … Continue reading
The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
Private VenueThe 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
TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesTV 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
Dorothy Kilgallen
Suffern Free Library 210 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY, United StatesDorothy 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. And her role in attacking the conclusions of the Warren Commission … Continue reading
TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesTV 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
Bob Newhart
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesBob Newhart turned 92 on September 5, 2021. He is a living legend and widely regarded as one of the nicest men in Hollywood history. Two of his sitcoms became iconic and his appearances on the Tonight Show were legendary. … Continue reading
TV In The 1970s
Grand Dominion 3561 Melody St, Mundelein, United StatesTV 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