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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
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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
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Martin Luther King The Montgomery Bus Boycott
ZoomRosa Parks: Real Story Of A Real Hero December 1, 1955. One brave and determined woman made a fateful decision that changed the course of human history. Rosa Parks’ decision to challenge the segregation of busses in Alabama sparked not … Continue reading
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South Pacific – A Multimedia Presentation on South Pacific
ZoomSouth Pacific is one of the greatest works of musical theater ever created. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's masterpiece combines a unique and fascinating story of American nurses and GI on a remote island during World War II with an … Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Grace Kelly – American Royalty
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILGrace Kelly American Royalty Grace Kelly had a short, luminous, and wonderful career as a movie star. She starred alongside some of the most famous leading men of her time, including Gary Cooper (High Noon) William Holden, (The Country Girl, … Continue reading
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Medgar Evers: Is It Ever Too Late To Do The Right Thing?
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesMedgar Evers Is My Hero. Medgar Evers, a brave Civil Rights leader, was assassinated in the driveway of his home, murdered by a Ku Klax Klan leader bent on blood. What offense had Medgar Evers committed? He was trying to register African … Continue reading
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