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Leadership, Lincoln Style
Private VenueLearn to think like Lincoln! Abraham 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 allowed him to be our greatest … 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
Looking Back – Looking Ahead – 2020 in Review/Predictions for 2021
Schaumburg Public Library 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesThis is, without question, my most eagerly awaited program of the year returns! Last year, this program sold out at every venue - so reserve your seats early! In early December of each year, I present a look back at … Continue reading
The History Of CBS
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe 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
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
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
Oklahoma
ZoomRodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma is the single most transformational musical in Broadway history! "Oklahoma" is so important that the entire history of Broadway can be divided into before and after the premiere of Oklahoma! The original Broadway production ran 2,212 … Continue reading
Julia Child: Spy And Chef
Vernon Area Public Library 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, ILJulia Child: Spy And Chef In 1963 Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV.! Her program "The French Chef" was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! Julia Child changed the way … Continue reading
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
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