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Cultural History
The History Of Political Satire
ZoomThe History of Political Satire – From Mark Twin To Stephen Colbert “Politicians and diapers should both be changed regularly and for the same reason,” or so said America’s first great political satirist, Mark Twain. Although the history of political … Continue reading
The History Of NBC
Private VenueThe 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
Barry’s Broadway Blockbusters Part Two
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThis is a program that I am so excited about! Barry's Broadway blockbuster part one will look at some of the show-stopping moments on Broadway in the last 25 years. In this exciting brand-new program, cultural historian and Broadway maven … Continue reading
Best Movies About Politics (Part I)
ZoomNOTE: THE START TIME FOR THIS PRESE NTATION IS 6:00 PM TO ACCOMMODATE THOSE OF US WHO WILL BE WATCHING THE VICE-PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE AT 8:00 I am presenting a shortened version of this at several locations. This one is different … Continue reading
Best Movies About Politics
Clarendale Of Algonquin 2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, ILFree Program - Live, In Person, And Open To The Public! Politics and the movies are a match made in heaven! Movies need compelling characters, suspenseful plots, unexpected twists, and a great conclusion. Politics provides all the above and then … Continue reading
Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
Private VenueCarol 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
Best Movies About Politics
New City Library 220 N. Main Street, New City, NY, United StatesFree Program - ON ZOOM And Open To The Public! Politics and the movies are a match made in heaven! Movies need compelling characters, suspenseful plots, unexpected twists, and a great conclusion. Politics provides all the above and then some! … Continue reading
Best Movies About Politics (Part 2)
ZoomNOTE: I am presenting a shortened version of this at several locations. This one is different because it will be in two parts and much more comprehensive. Films will be presented chronologically. Politics and the movies are a match made … Continue reading
Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Private VenueJulia 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
The History Of ABC
Private VenueThe youngest of the three broadcasting networks, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), began as an offshoot of NBC and was mired in third place in the ratings for decades. That began to change when Walt Disney stepped in. Disney helped … Continue reading