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Cultural History
Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television
ZoomSteve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television The Tonight Show has been a mainstay of American life for over 50 years. Each of the permanent hosts has stamped American culture in unique, distinctive, and memorable ways. Who was the greatest … Continue reading
Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television (PM)
ZoomSteve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television The Tonight Show has been a mainstay of American life for over 50 years. Each of the permanent hosts has stamped American culture in unique, distinctive, and memorable ways. Who was the greatest … Continue reading
The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago
Private Venue“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago 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 … Continue reading
Julia Child: Spy And Chef
UniperJulia 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 … Continue reading
Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night (AM)
ZoomJohnny Carson, The King Of Late Night For thirty years, America went to bed with Johnny Carson. He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him, they didn't … Continue reading
Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night (PM)
ZoomJohnny Carson, The King Of Late Night For thirty years, America went to bed with Johnny Carson. He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him, they didn't … Continue reading
Best Movies About Baseball
Private VenueBaseball and movies are a natural combination! The best movies about baseball have featured some of the greatest actors, such as Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, and Robert Redford, and the most talented writers and directors, including Aaron Sorkin and Penny … Continue reading
Jay Leno: Following Carson, Building A Brand (AM)
ZoomNOTICE: THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED Jay Leno: Following Carson, Building A Brand. This presentation on The Tonight Show is an insider's look at the unpredictable career of the fourth host of the Tonight Show. Following Stave Allen, Jack Paar and … Continue reading
Jay Leno: Following Carson, Building A Brand (PM)
ZoomNOTICE - EVENT IS CANCELLED Jay Leno: Following Carson, Building A Brand. This presentation on The Tonight Show is an insider's look at the unpredictable career of the fourth host of the Tonight Show. Following Stave Allen, Jack Paar and … Continue reading
Best Movies About Baseball
Private VenueBaseball and movies are a natural combination! The best movies about baseball have featured some of the greatest actors, such as Brad Pitt, Tom Hanks, and Robert Redford, and the most talented writers and directors, including Aaron Sorkin and Penny … Continue reading