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  • Steve Allen

    Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television

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    Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television The Tonight Show has been a mainstay of American life for over 50 years. Each of the permanent hosts has stamped American culture in unique, distinctive, and memorable ways. Who was the greatest … Continue reading →

    $5.00

  • Dorothy Kilgallen

    Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

    Dorothy Kilgallen is best remembered today as a somewhat flinty regular panelist on the game show, "I've Got a Secret."  However,  this groundbreaking woman was a pioneer in journalism. And her role in attacking the conclusions of the Warren Commission … Continue reading →

  • Americans Who Married Into Royalty

    American Royalty – Little Known Stories

    Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

    American Royalty:   Little-Known Stories Today, we finish our fan-favorite presentation series on Americans who married into Royalty. Let's begin with this story. Did you ever hear the amazing, glamorous story of the lovely American socialite who married the handsome Crown … Continue reading →

    $10
  • Danny Kaye in The Court Jester

    The Many Faces of Danny Kaye

    Private Venue

    The Many Faces of Danny Kaye He was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and even Beverly Sills. he danced beautifully with Vera-Ellen, often considered the best technical dancer in the … Continue reading →

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  • Johnny Carson: King Of Late Night

    Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night

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      Johnny 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 →

    $5

  • Best Actors Never to Win an Oscar

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    America has been in love with the movies for over 100 years. And every year the race for the Oscar is closely watched by movie fans around the world. Winning the Academy award connotes something special in the history of … Continue reading →

  • Wedding Ceremony

    Private Venue

     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. I am so blessed and so … Continue reading →

  • The Chicago Cubs – 1876 – 1945

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    During dismal errors of repeated failure of the Chicago Cubs, fans were often heard to exclaim "Anyone can have a bad century!" After World War II, the Cubs were, generally, a very bad baseball team! However, in this fascinating, one-of-a-kind … Continue reading →

    $5.00
  • Barbara Stanwyck in "The Lady Eve"

    Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    The Academy Awards are designed to recognize the greatest achievements in the movies. Each year, the Oscars are watched by huge audiences, and the results can make or break a film's chances at success. They also have a huge impact … Continue reading →