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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 its earliest days, CPS prided itself earliest … Continue reading
Steve Jobs: Marketing The Future
Private VenueClick Here To Read About Steve Jobs - Entrepreneur Of The Future and his use of Zen When we speak of great American inventors, there are a few names that leap to mind. Benjamin Franklin. Thomas Edison. Alexander Graham Bell. Samuel Morse. … Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
ZoomIn the first half of the 20th century, the Chicago Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in all of baseball – a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century … Continue reading
I Love Lucy – The Amazing Life Of Lucille Ball
Private Venue"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 … Continue reading
The History Of NBC
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe 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
Betty White: America’s Favorite Potty Mouthed Grandma
Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, United StatesThe fabulous Betty White has been called an American national treasure - and rightly so! 99 years old and still witty, working, and happy, Betty white it's a beacon of positivity even in difficult years! Witty, working, and happy, Betty … Continue reading
The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
ZoomThe Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges You may be asking yourself: "So who is this guy, and why have I never heard of him?" My response is: "Challenge yourself to become enthralled with the filmmaker whose name you may not know … Continue reading
Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal LakeCarol 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 … Continue reading
Meghan Markle And Wallis Simpson – American Royalty
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILWallis Simpson and Prince Edward's scandalous relationship led to a Royal abdication and quite nearly brought down the British Monarchy. The engagement of American actress, model, and philanthropist Meghan Markle to Prince Harry of Great Britain caused many people in … 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