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Cultural History
Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, United StatesThe fabulous Betty White has been called an American national treasure - and rightly so! 99 years old and still witty, working, and happy, Betty white it's a beacon of positivity even in difficult years! Witty, working, and happy, Betty … Continue reading
The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
ZoomThe 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
Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeCarol 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
Meghan Markle And Wallis Simpson – American Royalty
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILWallis Simpson and Prince Edward's scandalous relationship led to a Royal abdication and quite nearly brought down the British Monarchy. The engagement of American actress, model, and philanthropist Meghan Markle to Prince Harry of Great Britain caused many people in … Continue reading
The History Of ABC
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe 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
The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges (Part II)
ZoomThe 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
Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeCarol 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
Irving Berlin
Private VenueIrving Berlin has often been called the most quintessentially American songwriter of all time. This is high praise for anyone – especially for an uneducated young immigrant from Russia who came to America not speaking a word of English. As … Continue reading
Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Suffern Free Library 210 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY, United StatesJulia 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 Election Of 1960
Private VenueThe election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. Until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest Presidential election in our lifetimes. This riveting multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading