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The History Of CBS
ZoomThe 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
Audrey Hepburn
Cook Memorial Library 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, United StatesAudrey Hepburn was the epitome of grace and charm, kindness and generosity. Audrey Hepburn's movies today are considered among the greatest example of classic Hollywood. In their day, likewise, her movies were wildly popular with both critics and an adoring public. Audrey … Continue reading
The History Of NBC
ZoomThe 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
The Life of Winston Churchill (Part I)
ZoomThe amazing life of Winston Churchill is the subject of a fascinating two-part multimedia presentation. The first week will cover the life of Churchhill up until World War II. We will look at his unique background, successes, and failures before … Continue reading
Wedding Ceremony
Private VenueYou 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. I am so blessed and so … Continue reading
1971 – 50 Years Ago
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102Our time capsule is set for 1971 - 50 years ago, This multimedia presentation explores this important, transitional year. We will look at the famous people who were born or died, the major inventions, what things cost, the most popular … Continue reading
1921
Syosset Public Library 225 South Oyster Bar Road, Syosset, NY, United StatesToday, our multimedia time capsule takes us all the way back to 1921. World War One was over, the Republicans regained control of the government, and America was recovering from the flu pandemic. So what was American life like 100 … Continue reading
The History Of ABC
ZoomThe 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
Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night
New City Library 220 N. Main Street, New City, NY, United StatesJohnny Carson The King Of Late Night For thirty years, America went to bed with Johnny Carson. He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him, they … Continue reading
Diana: Life Of The The People’s Princess
ZoomDiana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess Lady Diana Spencer was the "People's Princess" beloved throughout the world for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she … Continue reading