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TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesTV in the 1960s The 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 … Continue reading
Bob Newhart
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesBob Newhart turned 92 on September 5, 2021. He is a living legend and widely regarded as one of the nicest men in Hollywood history. Two of his sitcoms became iconic and his appearances on the Tonight Show were legendary. … Continue reading
George C Marshall – The Most Underrated American Hero
Private VenueGeorge C Marshall – The Most Underrated American Hero He was a soldier who won the Nobel Peace Prize. A man of such great humility that he refused to say yes when he was offered the job he most wanted. … Continue reading
TV In The 1970s
Grand Dominion 3561 Melody St, Mundelein, United StatesTV IN THE 1970s What was television like in the 1970s? It was the decade of Roots and the decade of The Love Boat. Silly television comedies were everywhere! The 1970s was the decade of Laverne & Shirley, The Fonz, Mork and … Continue reading
South Pacific – A Multimedia Presentation on South Pacific
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILSouth 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
Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches
ZoomThis 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 … Continue reading
Lincoln’s Greatest Speeches
ZoomThis 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 … Continue reading
Gregory Peck
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIf 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 … Continue reading
Natalie Wood
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldNatalie Wood was one of the most popular and glamorous actresses of the 1950s and 60s. She starred in numerous classic films including, "Miracle on 34th St." "Rebel Without a Cause," "West Side Story," "Gypsy," "Bob & Carol & Ted … Continue reading
Thinking Like Lincoln (AM)
ZoomLAST PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC: September 27, 2018 Learn to think like Lincoln! Abraham Lincoln was one of the most unique, creative, and imaginative men ever to be president. His unique and unorthodox method of thinking, interacting and relating not only … Continue reading