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Cultural History
Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2020 in Review/Predictions for 2021
Schaumburg Public Library 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early! In early December of each year, I present a look back at … Continue reading
The History Of CBS
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe history of CBS offers a panorama of American popular culture in both the 20th and 21st centuries. CBS had long been known as the premier broadcasting network. Founded by William Paley, from it's earliest days, CPS prided itself earliest … Continue reading
Oklahoma
ZoomRodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma is the single most transformational musical in Broadway history! "Oklahoma" is so important that the entire history of Broadway can be divided into before and after the premiere of Oklahoma! The original Broadway production ran 2,212 … Continue reading
Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, ILJulia 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
The History Of NBC
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe history of NBC is perhaps the most storied and essential in broadcasting history. Its founder, the illustrious David Sarnoff, was the genius who turned a small local radio station into a gigantic, influential multimedia empire, always had dreams of … Continue reading
Carl Reiner
Private VenueCarl Reiner is one of the funniest men ever to appear in - or write for - or direct an episode of TV! At 97, he was currently the oldest celebrity active on Twitter - and he was not even … Continue reading
The History Of CBS
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe history of CBS offers a panorama of American popular culture in both the 20th and 21st centuries. CBS had long been known as the premier broadcasting network. Founded by William Paley, from it's earliest days, CPS prided itself earliest … Continue reading
The King And I
Zoom"The King and I " is one of the most beloved musicals of all time. The gorgeous music, sumptuous sets, phenomenal costumes, and a fascinating storyline all combine to make The King and I a musical that has had decades … Continue reading
Sister Aimee: The Unbelievable But True Tale Of Aimee Semple McPherson
Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United StatesSister Aimee: The Unbelievable But True Tale Of Aimee Semple McPherson You may not know the story of Aimee Semple McPherson – but that is all the more reason to come to this absolutely unique, fascinating multimedia presentation.I consider this … Continue reading
The History Of ABC
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe 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