Click on any entry in Barry Bradford’s Speaking Schedule for full details.
Cultural History
Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe Academy Awards are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in the movies. Each year, the Oscars are watched by huge audiences, and the results can make or break a film's chances at success. They also have a huge impact … 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 its earliest days, CPS prided itself earliest … Continue reading
The History Of NBC
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe 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
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