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SUMMARY:TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
DESCRIPTION:TV in the 1960s\nThe 1960s were definitely one of TV’s oddest decades! The 1960s began with Westerns dominating the ratings! The old West soap opera Bonanza became the most popular show on the air. One after another competing show was vanquished by the old-time sensibilities of an old-fashioned Western. \nAll you really need to know about the diverse nature of TV in the 1960s is found in the answer to the question: “What show finally was able to compete with Bonanza in the ratings?” The answer was a liberal\, modern\, and very controversial challenger: The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. This bastion of the hip\, cutting edge liberal comedy gave young viewers quite a stark alternative to the Ponderosa! (Trivia! Bonanza\, like Dragnet\, had their stars wear the exact same clothes every week. It saved money on costumes and allowed the producers to reuse old shots from previous episodes! \nSo the 1960s were the era of Gunsmoke and Wagon Train\, Gilligan’s Island and The Beverly Hillbillies and Laugh-In and The Smothers Brothers! We will talk about how TV grew and changed as viewers who had enjoyed Combat began tuning in to Hogan’s Heroes. You won’t want to miss this fast-paced multimedia presentation! \nIN THE COMMENTS BELOW – LIST YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW OF THE 1960s! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1960s-tv-6/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Watergate Part Two
DESCRIPTION:History Vs. The Movies: Watergate \nWatergate Part Two \nWatergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal.  In this two-part multimedia presentation\, we will look at the roots of the crime and Richard Nixon’s Administration’s desperate attempts to cover it up. Featured will be the process of unraveled by journalists\, a judge\, and Congress. We will examine Woodward and Bernstein’s role\, as told in two films\, in the efforts to uncover the truth. (Part One: Crime And Coverup. Part Two: Investigation and Aftermath.) \nThe worst Presidential scandal of all time is a tale of Presidentialvanity and venality\, hubris\, and pettiness. The discovery of the so-called “third rate burglary” unraveled a conspiracy of immense proportions to subvert the American Constitution. This fascinating multimedia presentation will see how the nation faced and survived its worst Constitutional crisis.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/watergate-part-2-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Political History
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SUMMARY:A Ventriloquist On The Radio - The Amazing Career Of Edgar Bergen
DESCRIPTION:Edgar Bergen certainly had one of the most unique careers in American show business history!  Along with his “partner” the inimitable Charlie McCarthy\, Bergen became the most influential and popular ventriloquists in history. More amazingly\, he actually had his greatest success on the radio! \nThink about that for just a moment! How would enthralled radio listeners even KNOW that they were listening to a ventriloquist instead of just two human comedy team partners? But Bergen and McCarthy were so popular that their fame actually played a key role in the  legendary Orson Welles “War Of The Worlds” hoax! W. C. Fields\, oe of the most popular comics in the films of the 1930s hated children. His hatred spilled over into a legendary “feud” with Charlie McCarthy! \nThis warm\, hilarious and loving one-of-a-kind multimedia presentation combines rare film clips with great inside stories explaining how Edgar Bergen became so famous – as a ventriloquist on the radio! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/edgar-bergen-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220502T140000
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SUMMARY:The Mary Tyler Moore Show
DESCRIPTION:Not only did Mary Tyler Moore “turn the world on with her smile\,” as her iconic show’s theme song declared\, she also influenced a generation of women to become more independent and to pursue successful and fulfilling careers. Moore’s own 50-plus-year career has spanned award-winning films and Broadway shows\, as well as two beloved television series that broke ground and continue to entertain viewers. \nThis fascinating multimedia presentation will offer fascinating insights into her difficult early life. Did you know she was born in Brooklyn?  We will follow her early career as a dancer\, unseen television star (as sultry Sam on “Richard Diamond) through The Dick Van Dyke Show and the Mary Tyler Moore Show. Her unique career\, fascinating life\, and enduring legacy make for a fabulous program! \nPLEASE NOTE! \nThis presentation is being presented in a hybrid format. You can attend in person or watch it online. \nCLICK HERE FOR FREE REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mtm/
LOCATION:Vernon Area Public Library\, 300 Olde Half Day Road\, Lincolnshire\, IL\, 60069
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Lincoln's Greatest Speeches
DESCRIPTION:This brand new presentation will introduce you to the greatest speeches given by our greatest president. Abraham Lincoln was a master of communication. Like FDR during World War II\, Lincoln constantly explained to Americans why we were fighting the Civil War. Although many people throughout the Union opposed him\, President Abraham Lincoln never stopped trying to bring about national consensus\, conciliation\, and cooperation. \nYou are probably very familiar with the Gettysburg address. And you may remember that President Lincoln famously called on the nation to deal with defeated traitors\, “With malice towards none and charity towards all..” but in this insightful history presentation\, we will go pull out the surface. We will look at how Lincoln used language to make sure his positions were clearly understood\, that people felt empowered\, and with the hope that he could heal a broken nation.  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/lincolns-greatest-speeches-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History
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SUMMARY:Carol Burnett - Queen Of Comedy
DESCRIPTION:  \nCarol 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 show business! In this fast\, fun\, and funny multimedia presentation\, we will watch hilarious\, rare\, and wonderful clips from the many fabulous projects Carol Burnett has undertaken throughout her amazing career. Be ready to laugh! \n \nHowever\, there is another\, quite unexpected side of Carol Burnett that we will explore. Her story reveals a dysfunctional and often unhappy personal background. Carol Burnett’s autobiography clarifies how difficult it was to rise for our favorite comedienne to emerge from her chaotic childhood. Carol Burnett was neglected and abandoned by alcoholic parents\, endured losing a child\, and had to cope with complex personal issues. \nDespite all that\, she has a reputation as one of the kindest and most compassionate people in show business. And yet\, she has consciously and purposefully made herself a positive influence in others’ lives and a terrific role model for younger women coming up through show business.   \nThis unique presentation is a “don’t miss its treasure trove of laughs and a fascinating\, unexpected biography on a terrific talent and a wonderful woman.  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/carol-burnett-5/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T170000
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SUMMARY:Wedding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: You are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant\, please click here.\nI am so blessed and so humbled to be an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. I do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and families whose lives are going to be changed on one special day. \nThis is one of the most joyful ceremonies anyone can experience! If you\, or someone you know\, are in need of a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wedding-2022-5/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220510T183000
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SUMMARY:Bob Newhart
DESCRIPTION:FREE HYBRID EVENT: REGISTRATION REQUIRED!\nBob Newhart turned 92 on September 5\, 2021. He is a living legend and widely regarded as one of the nicest men in Hollywood history. \nTwo of his sitcoms became iconic\, and his appearances on the Tonight Show were legendary. His standup routine influenced a generation of comics. In fact\, his “Abraham Lincoln Talks To A Public Relations Man” bit was so influential that it became a major plot point on the hit TV show “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” And in the early 1960s\, his comedy albums set sales records the redefined the medium \nSo how did a soft-spoken\, mild-mannered\, somewhat nerdy accountant from Chicago become one of the most beloved stars in American history? You won’t want to miss this fascinating and insightful multimedia appreciation of the great Bob Newhart! \nThis program is free! CLICK HERE  — You can attend online or in person!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/bob-newhart-8/
LOCATION:Aspen Drive Library\, 701 Aspen Drive\, Vernon Hills\, 60061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220512T130000
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SUMMARY:Milton Berle - Uncle Miltie The First TV Superstar
DESCRIPTION:The Story Of Uncle Miltie The First TV Superstar\n \nHe was known to one and all as simply: “Uncle Miltie.” Today we explore the long life and unparalleled career of the one and only Mr. Television – Milton Berle! He was the very first superstar of American TV! His ratings were so astronomical that it is said restaurants\, clubs\, and bowling alleys closed early because everybody wanted to be home in front of their TV when the Milton Berle show was on the air! \nFor a few unforgettable\, whacky years\, “Uncle Miltie” brought low-brow burlesque\, mock hecklers\, a crazy series of running gags\, and a memorable penchant for dressing in drag to the earliest days of American television. His amazing career and unique\, the unbelievable personal story will come to life through hilarious film clips and intriguing insights and stories. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/milton-berle-uncle-miltie-3/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:I Love Lucy - The Amazing Life Of Lucille Ball
DESCRIPTION:“I Love Lucy” was a cultural phenomenon!! It was not only the most popular television show on the air during the mid-1950s\, but it also continues to make audiences laugh It was not only the most popular television show on the air during the mid-1950s\, but it also continues to make audiences laugh over 60 years after it first aired. Many consider it the funniest situation comedy of all time. \nHow widespread was the popularity of ”I Love Lucy?” In her autobiography\, Lucille Ball told a charming story of being in Japan\, turning on the TV\, and seeing one of her favorite episodes of the show-dubbed in Japanese! \nIn the 1960s\, Lucy came back with a new show dad also dominated the ratings for half a  decade. \nBut behind-the-scenes\, the life of Lucille Ball was far from being a comedy. Although she is well remembered for her kindness\, generosity\, and warmth\, Lucille Ball suffered through a very dysfunctional childhood. Her rebellious teenage years almost led her to disaster. Lucy’s marriage was controversial and challenging. Although she had built a solid career as a model and movie actress\, it wasn’t until the years of television that Lucille Ball became a superstar. \nIn this fascinating and fast moving multimedia presentation\, we will look at Lucy’s life before and after  “I Love Lucy.” Using many video clips\, fascinating biographical anecdotes\, and intriguing insights\, we will learn about the real reason everyone should love Lucy. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/i-love-lucy-3-3/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T134812Z
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SUMMARY:Wedding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: You are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant\, please click here.\nI am so blessed and so humbled to be an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. I do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see and hear what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and families whose lives are going to be changed on one special day. \nThis is one of the most joyful ceremonies anyone can experience! If you\, or someone you know\, are in need of a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wedding-2022-6/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220523T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220523T143000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
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SUMMARY:The History Of Presidential Impeachment
DESCRIPTION:James Madison and the Founding Fathers were deeply concerned about what would\nhappen if a president lost his moral bearing and committed crimes while serving as chief executive of the land. Their concern led them to include impeachment in the Constitution as a necessary remedy for Congress to remove a corrupt president. The history of presidential impeachment is fascinating and instructive. In this multimedia presentation\, we will look at each of the four presidential impeachments. In this multimedia presentation\, we will look at each of the four presidential impeachments that went to trial. \nFirst\, we will look at why first we will look at why the 1868 Republican House Of Representatives impeached Democrat Andrew Johnson for willfully and blatantly violating a law\, the hotly contested Tenure of Office Act. \nNext\, we will examine why the 1998 Republican House Of Representatives impeached Democratic President Bill Clinton for lying under oath tour grand jury after a sex scandal. \nFinally\, we will look at the two impeachment trials of Donald Trump. As the only President to be impeached a second time (no one else came close)\, we learned about impeachment during his two trials will have significant ramifications for the future. \n\nThe first\, a mostly partisan matter\, centered on alleged corruption in the Presidents dealing with a foreign power to win an election. Although impeached by a Democratic House Of Representatives\, Trump became the first President ever to have a member of his party vote for his conviction\, The second impeachment of Pres. Trump was the most bipartisan in history. The second impeachment of Pres. Trump was the most bipartisan in history. It’s stemmed from his actions when. It’s derived from his actions when domestic terrorists invaded the capital building in Washington\, DC. \nYou won’t want to miss this IN PERSON multimedia presentation! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-history-of-presidential-impeachment-4/
LOCATION:Lifelong Montclaire
CATEGORIES:Political History
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220524T130000
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SUMMARY:Analyzing The Oscars: The Best Films Of 2021
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Oscars used to be a “can’t miss” event for many people! We’d see all the films and debate who would win. It doesn’t feel that way anymore. There are so many awards shows for films that the drama of the Oscars seems lost. \nThere’s another factor. Between the pandemic and the explosion of streaming options\, going out to the movies has lost its appeal for many people. Even before Covid\, the percentage of Americans who go to a movie theater had sharply declined. \nAs a result\, I thought it’d be fun to present a look at the films nominated for best picture at this year’s Academy Awards. I’ll present clips\, talk about the film’s background\, tell you where it is streaming\, and give you a recommendation. I think this will become an annual presentation! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘FILMS AM’’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘FILMS AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: May 24\, 2022\, 11:30 AM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsd-qvqDwqE90U6cVytq4wWajinTYGceGI \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/analyzing-the-oscars-the-best-films-of-2021/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220524T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
CREATED:20220511T041041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220521T005319Z
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SUMMARY:Analyzing The Oscars: The Best Films Of 2021 (PM)
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Oscars used to be a “can’t miss” event for many people! We’d see all the films and debate who would win. It doesn’t feel that way anymore. There are so many awards shows for films that the drama of the Oscars seems lost. \nThere’s another factor. Between the pandemic and the explosion of streaming options\, going out to the movies has lost its appeal for many people. Even before Covid\, the percentage of Americans who go to a movie theater had sharply declined. \nAs a result\, I thought it’d be fun to present a look at the films nominated for best picture at this year’s Academy Awards. I’ll present clips\, talk about the film’s background\, tell you where it is streaming\, and give you a recommendation. I think this will become an annual presentation! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘FILMS PM’’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘FILMS PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: May 24\, 2022\, 6:30 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrd-6gpz0vHtGezffVUXufPual77J99Ak8 \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/analyzing-the-oscars-the-best-films-of-2021-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220526T143000
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SUMMARY:Gracie Allen – Underappreciated Comic Genius
DESCRIPTION: Gracie Allen is one of the funniest women ever to perform in American theater\, radio\, television and film. And yet if I asked you to name the greatest comedienne’s of all time\, you would probably mention names like Lucille Ball\, Carol Burnett\, Tina Fey\, and Mary Tyler Moore\, but you might not remember to include Gracie Allen.  that’s a shame\, because Gracie Allen deserves immense respect for creating one of the most memorable\, quotable and beloved comic characters of all time. \nGracie Allen – Underappreciated Comic Genius\n This multimedia presentation will highlight the phenomenal career of George Burns and Gracie Allen. We will especially focus on the out-talnted but often underrated Gracie Allen. \nAmong the highlights will be Gracie Allen’s historic and hysterical run for the Presidency in 1940\, her ability to dance beautifully with stars like Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell\, and her lasting impact on vaudeville\, radio\, and television comedy. \nThis unique\, fast moving and funny multimedia presentation will not only amuse you and entertain you but it will also open your eyes to why the fabulous Gracie Allen deserves to be remembered as one of the great comediennes of all time!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/gracie-allen-underappreciated-comic-genius-3/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
CREATED:20210210T151014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T192152Z
UID:10445-1653652800-1653660000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Ask A Broadway Star Anything
DESCRIPTION:If you love theater\, this is a fabulous opportunity – your chance to ask a Broadway star anything! \nMegan Sikora is one of Broadway’s most popular performers! She is the first winner of the Chita Rivera Award\, given to the best female dancer on Broadway! Megan’s Broadway shows include HOLIDAY INN.THE NANCE\, HOW TO SUCCEED…\, PROMISES PROMISES\, CURTAINS\, WICKED\, DRACULA\, WONDERFUL TOWN\, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE\, and 42ND STREET!   \nYou may have seen Megan Sikora at Marriott Lincolnshire\, drawing standing ovations\, night after night\, for playing the lead in Cabaret or when she starred in the national tours of “White Christmas” and “Guys and Dolls. She has appeared alongside Kristin Chenoweth\, David Hyde Pierce\, Daniel Ratcliffe\, Sean Hayes\, Nathan Lane\, Idina Menzel\, Sutton Foster\, and Corbin Bleu. Perhaps you have seen her on TV or in the movies (click here.) Megan will join us for 90 minutes of stories about Broadway\, and you can ask a Broadway star anything!  \nAlthough Megan often plays ‘ditzy’ characters\, she is anything but! Her charming personality\, whacky sense of humor\, and thoughtful reflections on reiki\, theater\, nutrition\, society\, and life will captivate you. Click here to get a glimpse of why Megan has been a fan favorite of Broadway aficionados – including me! \nI’ll as Megan about her life and dazzling career. I will absolutely ask her the secret of she entered by flying through the air on a downward trajectory into Corbin Bleu’s arms during “Heat Wave!” \nBut the real fun will be when you get the chance to ask a Broadway star anything! Want to know how performers do lightning-fast costume changes\, how they make Elphaba fly in Wicked\, what happens when something goes wrong backstage\, how the cast feels about signing autographs\, or any other question! Let’s be sure to ask Megan why she has been described as a modern combination of Ginger Rogers and Lucille Ball! And about that time a prop removed her wig while she was dancing in 42nd Street!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/ask-a-broadway-star-anything-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220528T180000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T025449Z
UID:11140-1653757200-1653760800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Wedding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: You are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant\, please click here.\nI am so blessed and so humbled to be an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. \nI do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see and hear what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and their families whose lives are going to be changed on one special day. \nThis is one of the most joyful ceremonies anyone can experience! If you\, or someone you know\, are in need of a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wedding-2022-27/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220531T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
CREATED:20220528T005652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T005652Z
UID:11186-1653996600-1654002000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Women Writers Of Broadway Musicals (AM)
DESCRIPTION:With a few noticeable exceptions\, writing lyrics for Broadway has been the domain of men.  Oscar Hammerstein. Lin-Manuel Miranda. Irving Berlin. Stephen Sondheim. Call Porter. All were great! But it is no longer just a man’s world! Today\, we feature some of the greatest women lyricists in the history of Broadway! \nAlthough you may not be immediately familiar with writers like Lynn Ahrens\, Sara Bareilles\,  Betty Comden\, or Irene Sankoff\, once you hear their lyrics\, learn about their shows\, and listen to the music\, you are going to be a fan! \nAmong the Broadway/Hollywood musicals we will be discussing: \nNew York\, New York \nRagtime \nCome from away \nSinging in the rain \nWaitress \nBells are Ringing  \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Words AM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Words AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nMay 31\, 2022 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kd-mtqjwtE9YNJnrc7BFj4OyYrgly6tYc  \n  \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-writers-of-broadway-musicals-am/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220531T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220531T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
CREATED:20220528T005652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T044714Z
UID:11189-1654021800-1654027200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Women Writers Of Broadway Musicals (PM)
DESCRIPTION:With a few noticeable exceptions\, writing lyrics for Broadway has been the domain of men.  Oscar Hammerstein. Lin-Manuel Miranda. Irving Berlin. Stephen Sondheim. Call Porter. All were great! But it is no longer just a man’s world! Today\, we feature some of the greatest women lyricists in the history of Broadway! \nAlthough you may not be immediately familiar with writers like Lynn Ahrens\, Sara Bareilles\,  Betty Comden\, or Irene Sankoff\, once you hear their lyrics\, learn about their shows\, and listen to the music\, you are going to be a fan! \nAmong the Broadway/Hollywood musicals we will be discussing: \nNew York\, New York \nRagtime \nCome from away \nSinging in the Rain \nWaitress \nBells are Ringing  \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Words PM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Words PM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nMay 31\, 2022\, 6:30 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rduCvqTwuHtSXaCzRHzWU9M64gjX5Mh4J \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-writers-of-broadway-musicals-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220602T143000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
CREATED:20160330T170505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220129T032657Z
UID:10887-1654174800-1654180200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Betty White: America's Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
DESCRIPTION:The fabulous Betty White has been called an American national treasure – and rightly so! Up until her death at 99\, Betty White was a beacon of positivity even in difficult years! Witty\, working\, and happy\, Betty white it’s a beacon of positivity even in difficult times! \nYear in and year out\, Betty White was voted one of America’s most beloved entertainers.  In 2018\, she was chosen as the most trusted person in America! You know her as the seemingly sweet we but secretly scheming sexpot Sue Anne Nivens on the iconic  “Mary Tyler Moore Show\,” the naïve and trusting Rose Nyland on the classic  “Golden Girls\,” and the outrageous and somewhat loopy Elka Ostrovsky on ” Hot in Cleveland.” Betty White has been a staple on talk shows\, a host and panelist on game shows\, and has even performed in some popular movies\, including one classic film drama about politics in which she played a U.S. Senator! \nYou may not know that Betty White was a pioneer in the early days of television\, being the first woman to produce her own show!  The amazing Ms. White is a best-selling author and tireless advocate for animals. Most importantly\, she is widely considered one of the nicest people in all show business. This warm\, charming and funny presentation is loaded with hilarious video clips and great stories about the one and only Betty White. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/betty-white-2/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
CREATED:20211122T202439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T202618Z
UID:10674-1654250400-1654255800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:1947 Time Capsule
DESCRIPTION:My always-popular “Time Capsule” series turns its lens on America 75 years ago. 1947 was a turbulent year in the world. Israel and India became independent\, the cold war began\, the sound barrier was broken and the great Jackie Robinson integrated Major League Baseball. And those stories are just the start of the amazing tale of 1947! \nWe will look at famous people who were born in 1947\, including Arnold Schwarzenegger\, Hillary Clinton\, Elton John\, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. We will also look at famous people who left us during 1947\, including Al Capone\, Henry Ford\, and Frances Cleveland.  \nYou’ll be fascinated by the amazing news stories of 1947\, the great inventions of that year the top movies and radio shows and so much more.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1947/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220606T144500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
CREATED:20150404T131433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T142936Z
UID:10748-1654526700-1654531200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
DESCRIPTION: History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning\nMississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting\, important\, and electrifying eras in American history. \nIt had everything from a cinematic standpoint: dynamic lead characters\, powerful and determined villains\, mystery\, mood\, motivation\, and manipulation. Nonetheless\, movies about the era have generally not been hits\, and despite the hype about Selma\, no great masterpiece of filmmaking has yet emerged. “Mississippi Burning”  is a brilliant film but utter nonsense from a historical point of view. “Selma” is a maddening jumble. In its sections on Martin Luther King\, it is extraordinary. In its sections on Lyndon Johnson\, it is entirely misleading. “Ghosts of Mississippi” is an earnest and well-made film about the trial of the murderer of Medgar Evers. However\, unless you already knew quite a bit about Medgar Evers\, you would leave the film wondering who exactly he was. \nSome of the best films about the Civil Rights Movement have been made-for-TV films. Clark Johnson directed “Boycott”  for HBO\, and it combines arresting visuals with superb acting. The Rosa Parks made-for-TV movie was likewise excellent. Spike Lee directed an outstanding documentary\, “Four Little Girls.”  But so far\, a genuine cinematic masterpiece about the Civil Rights Era has eluded filmmakers. \nThis fast-moving and thought-provoking multimedia presentation will look at clips from some films about the Civil Rights Movement.   Our particular focus will be on “Mississippi Burning.” Using inside stories\, personal anecdotes\, and a clear timeline\, we will see how this brilliantly made film distorted history and changed America’s perceptions about the Movement. \nCheck this out: in “Mississippi Burning\,”  the FBI gets an invaluable ship to find where the bodies are buried. The screenwriter and director had to fictionalize where the tip came from. That is because the mystery informant had never been revealed. Working with the brilliant investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell\, I was able to help figure out where the tip had come from – Jerry uncovered the identity of the mysterious “Mr. X.” Click here to find out who he was! \n. 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mississippi-burning/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights,Cultural History,Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220607T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
CREATED:20220531T225934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T225934Z
UID:11203-1654601400-1654606800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Audra McDonald
DESCRIPTION:Audra McDonald is a phenomenally talented singer. Her range is otherworldly! The amazing Audra McDonald has sung everything from Broadway to popular music to opera and earned acclaim at every turn. \nAudra Mcdonald is also a passionately committed humanitarian\, recognized for her tireless efforts on behalf of the less fortunate and for expanding voting rights.. \nPerhaps you know her as a famous leading television actress (Dr. Naomi Bennett on ‘Private \nPractice\, power attorney Liz Reddick’The Good Fight’ The Mother Abbess on ‘The Sound Of Music Live’ Dorothy Scott on ‘The Gilded Age.’)). \nMost impressively\, Audra McDonald has won more  Tony awards as a performer than any other person in history! Audra McDonald is the only performer to win a Tony Award in all four performance categories!  \nA remarkable life story\, unprecedented career\, and spectacular talent make this a program that you are guaranteed to love! \n  \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Audra AM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Audra AM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET. Please add a note saying ‘Audra AM’ \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Jun 7\, 2022\, 11:30 AM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvc-2qpjMvH9z0fmt7xSMiyRrFSF0Xq1-f  \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/audra-mcdonald/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
CREATED:20220531T225934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T011546Z
UID:11214-1654626600-1654632000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Audra McDonald (PM)
DESCRIPTION:Audra McDonald is a phenomenally talented singer. Her range is otherworldly! The amazing Audra McDonald has sung everything from Broadway to popular music to opera and earned acclaim at every turn. \nAudra Mcdonald is also a passionately committed humanitarian\, recognized for her tireless efforts on behalf of the less fortunate and for expanding voting rights.. \nPerhaps you know her as a famous leading television actress (Dr. Naomi Bennett on ‘Private \nPractice\, power attorney Liz Reddick’The Good Fight’ The Mother Abbess on ‘The Sound Of Music Live’ Dorothy Scott on ‘The Gilded Age.’)). \nMost impressively\, Audra McDonald has won more  Tony awards as a performer than any other person in history! Audra McDonald is the only performer to win a Tony Award in all four performance categories!  \nA remarkable life story\, unprecedented career\, and spectacular talent make this a program that you are guaranteed to love! \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Audra PM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Audra PM.’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET. Please add a note saying ‘Audra PM’ \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Jun 7\, 2022\, 6:30 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErdO-uqD8jE9cu9KaDu5MpzBgnTe9COnhp \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/audra-mcdonald-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T173658Z
UID:10654-1654966800-1654970400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Wedding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: You are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant\, please click here.\nI am so blessed and so humbled to be an award-winning wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding is large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. I do not do “cookie-cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see what my brides have to say! \nEvery love story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and families whose lives are going to be changed on one special day. \nThis is one of the most joyful ceremonies anyone can experience! If you\, or someone you know\, are in need of a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wedding-2022-16/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
CREATED:20210825T174755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T175932Z
UID:11045-1655042400-1655049600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Gregory Peck - Special Presentation With His Daughter!
DESCRIPTION:Hello\, friends! \nThis is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Film expert Jarett Miller and I will be doing a free multimedia presentation on the amazing life and phenomenal career of Gregory Peck. \nWhat makes this so special is that Gregory Peck’s daughter\, multiple award-winning documentary filmmaker\, Cecilia Peck\, will be our special guest and answer your questions! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \nIf your mental picture of Gregory Peck is that of a straight-shooting\, honest\, compassionate\, masculine but sensitive man who would always have your back and always stand up for the underdog\, you’d be very close to the truth!  While far from being a perfect man\, Gregory Peck was a good man who was deeply admired within the industry and beloved by fans. When President Nixon put the liberal Democrat Gregory Peck and his so-called “enemies list\,” Peck Ward as a badge of honor. Peck was also given a true badge of honor when President Lyndon B. Johnson awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. \nAs we talk about the films of Gregory Peck\, of course\, your mind will leap to his iconic portrayal of Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird.” However\, Park made almost 60 films beginning in 1944 with “Days Of Glory” and concluding in 1991 with the fabulous “Other Peoples Money.“ Among his great classics are “Roman Holiday\,” “The Guns of Navarone\,” “Spellbound\,” “Moby Dick\,” and Gentleman’s AGreement.” \nYou may be surprised to find that Gregory Peck was also a very committed liberal activist. He stood in favor of the Civil Rights Movement and stood against Joe McCarthy\, the war in Vietnam\, and raised money to defeat segregationist candidates in major political races. His life makes for a fascinating multimedia presentation that you will not want to miss! \nPLEASE NOTE: This will be a two-hour presentation on Zoom \nEastern Time Zone: 3:00 – 5:00 \nCentral Time: 2:00 – 4:00 \nMountain Time: 1:00 – 3:00 \nPacific Time: 12:00 – 2:00 \nREGISTRATION: Free registration: CLICK HERE
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/gregory-peck-5/
LOCATION:Algonquin Area Public Library District\, 2600 Harnish Dr. \, lgonquin\, IL 60102
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T144500
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
CREATED:20180926T153351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T143326Z
UID:11150-1655123400-1655131500@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Alfred Hitchcock
DESCRIPTION:JARETT MILLER PRESENTS! \nSir Alfred Hitchcock directed some of the greatest suspense films of all time. Although his reputation has suffered somewhat because of the slasher/horror films he made in the early 1960s\, his work in the 1940s and 50s presented some of the most complex\, fascinating\, and suspenseful films ever made. His life and amazing body of work are highlighted in this multimedia presentation. \nBefore “Psycho” and “The Birds\,” Hitchcock created some of the most memorable suspense films ever made. Often starring Cary Grant or James Stewart opposite an icy blonde like Kim Novak or Grace Kelly\, the Golden Era of Hitchcock films were mysterious\, exciting\, and clever movies packed with tension.  \nConsider the masterpiece “Rear Window.” Stewart plays a globe-trotting photographer who is confined to his apartment with a broken leg. He spends all day staring at the apartments across the courtyard\, making up stories to explain the actions of the residents. But when he suspects that one of them has committed a murder\, his obsession becomes overwhelming. He draws his girlfriend and his nurse into believing his theory. Hitchcock’s mastery can be shown when you realize we\, the audience\, do not actually know if a murder took place at all! But for two hours\, we lean forward\, anxiously waiting to find out if what we think we have seen is what really happened! \nAlfred Hitchcock directed “Vertigo\,” which some critics consider to be the best movie ever made! “North By Northwest” \ncontains two of the most iconic shots in cinema history! Who can forget Cary Grant running through a field\, being chased by a crop duster\, or the mad scramble across Mount Rushmore? Hitchcock’s style\, understated wit\, and clever personal cameos all worked together to create a unique and wonderful body of work. So distinctive is the style of Alfred Hitchcock that all subsequent suspense films are inevitably compared to his work! \nWe will also explore the twisted mind and complex life of Alfred Hitchcock. \nJoin JARETT MILLER for this FREE Presentation through Suffern Library! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/alfred-hitchcock-3/
LOCATION:Suffern Free Library\, 210 Lafayette Ave\, Suffern\, NY\, 10901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suffern Free Library":MAILTO:askus@suffernfreelibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T143000
DTSTAMP:20260618T174225
CREATED:20210117T035443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T155054Z
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SUMMARY:The 25th Amendment
DESCRIPTION:After President John F. Kennedy’s assassination\, Congress sent a complicated but important constitutional amendment to the states. Constitutional amendment. The 25th amendment clarified the order of succession to the presidency under several scenarios unseen by the Constitution. It also addressed situations in which the USA had no Vice-President and clarified how the disability of a President should be handled in a way that would avert a Constitutional crisis. \nIn the waning days of the Presidency of Donald Trump\, Congress\, many historians\, doctors\, and media members many historians\, doctors\, and media members thought it would have been appropriate for then VP Mike Pence to work with the Cabinet to remove Donald Trump from office. \nIn this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will look at the history of the 25th amendment we will look at the history of the 25th amendment\, the scenarios that it envisioned\, the scenarios that it envisioned and how it has already been invoked\, and how presidents have already invoked it by presidents George H. W. Bush and George HW W Bush and George W. Bush under unique circumstances. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-25th-amendment-3/
LOCATION:Lifelong Montclaire
CATEGORIES:Legal History,Political History
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SUMMARY:The 25th Amendment
DESCRIPTION:After President John F. Kennedy’s assassination\, Congress sent a complicated but important constitutional amendment to the states. Constitutional amendment. The 25th amendment clarified the order of succession to the presidency under several scenarios unseen by the Constitution. It also addressed situations in which the USA had no Vice-President and clarified how the disability of a President should be handled in a way that would avert a Constitutional crisis. \nIn the waning days of the Presidency of Donald Trump\, Congress\, many historians\, doctors\, and media members many historians\, doctors\, and media members thought it would have been appropriate for then VP Mike Pence to work with the Cabinet to remove Donald Trump from office. \nIn this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will look at the history of the 25th amendment we will look at the history of the 25th amendment\, the scenarios that it envisioned\, the scenarios that it envisioned and how it has already been invoked\, and how presidents have already invoked it by presidents George H. W. Bush and George HW W Bush and George W. Bush under unique circumstances. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-25th-amendment-4/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Legal History,Political History
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SUMMARY:Clarence Darrow - Lawyer For The Ages
DESCRIPTION:For almost a century\, the name “Clarence Darrow” has been synonymous with a brave\, courageous lawyer fighting for the rights of the disadvantaged and wrongfully accused.  The real Blair and Darrow was such a man. He took on unpopular causes and defended clients who were despised and supported causes that were vilified by the media. \nDarrow passionately defended Leopold & Loeb\, the most notorious murders in America\, and saved them from the electric chair. In the “Scopes Monkey Trial\,” Clarence Darrow’s zealous advocacy for academic freedom and science riveted the nation. \nIn this fascinating\, brand-new multimedia presentation\, we will look at how one lawyer helped change our field of the wall\, humankind\, and ourselves. From the Scopes Trial to Leopold and Loeb\, Clarence Darrow was in the middle of many legal controversies that we will explore as we look at the life of a complex\, controversial\, and charismatic man. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am struggling but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Clarence AM’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) Please add a note saying ‘Clarence AM’ \n√  Zelle – Use the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET Please add a note saying ‘Clarence AM’ \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nRegistration \nWhen: Jun 14\, 2022\, 11:30 AM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIuf–trTkoH9XNqpZ3pSWyVix5zxKcrq1E \nNO ZOOM LINK??  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/clarence-darrow-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Legal History
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