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SUMMARY:Saturday Night At The Movies - Favorite Films
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\nWhat is your favorite movie? I asked some of America’s top film bloggers for their recommendations – and they came up with some doozies! As a fun bonus\, some of them will be joining us to introduce their choices!   \nSEATS AVAILABLE: 00 of 100 \nZOOM INFO \nWe are in for a fun night filled with marvelous movie movie memories and fantastic film clips!  This program is free\, as a way of keeping us connected during these unusual days. You MUST sign up and SAVE YOUR ZOOM REGISTRATION! If you do not get a confirmation\, you did not register correctly – so try again! \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Aug 1\, 2020 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUud-Gprj4qGtZOHlNmZeJWCgGFJf4zuI0x \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. SAVE YOUR ZOOM REGISTRATION! If you do not get a confirmation\, you did not register correctly – so try again!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/saturday-night-at-the-movies-favorite-films/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Politics 2020 - Your Questions Answered And The State Of The Race.
DESCRIPTION:CLASS IS FULL! Over flow class available July 23. Check Schedule!.Now that the race has come down to President Trump vs. VP Joe Biden\, the time has come to make some predictions\, examine the polls\, look at historical trends and make some educated guesses about the last three months of the election. \nWe will also be examining the absolutely crucial race for control of the Senate! Can Democrats retake the Senate or will it continue to serve as a GOP firewall. If President Trump is re-elected\, the GOP can afford to lose three seats and still hold the Senate.(Democrats would need to pick up a net of 4 seats if President Trump is re-elected! If VP Biden wins\, the Democrats need to pick up a net of three seats to gain control. Right now the polls could not look much closer and almost every contested Senate race is going to go right down to the wire!  \nA SPECIAL GUEST AND YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!\nI am honored to host nationally recognized\, award-winning teacher and political scientist Kelly Jones-Wagy from Colorado to offer her analysis and insights! You may submit any questions in advance or we will answer live! Leave questions below. \n  \nCOST: \nI am asking for a suggested contribution of $5.00 from everyone who registers for the class.If you can afford to pay $10\, it will help provide an honorarium for our guest. \nPLEASE MARK ““AUGUST POLITICS” in the subject line on your check or e-payment! If you are interested but cannot afford the donation\, please sign up! I am unemployed\, so I understand the financial strain of the crisis! If you can pay\, it is most appreciated as I care for my family. \nSeats Available: 11 out of 100 \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nZOOM INFO – SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Aug 3\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting. Seats Are Limited\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rce6qqDgjE9DHxFZpu_T9fqNijlM2CXXN \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/politics-2020-your-questions-answered-and-the-state-of-the-race/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200803T190000
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SUMMARY:South Pacific - A Multimedia Presentation on South Pacific
DESCRIPTION:South Pacific is one of the greatest works of musical theater ever created. The masterpiece by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein combines a unique and fascinating story of American nurses and GI on a remote island during World War II with an unforgettable score and powerful lyrics. Add in great costumes\, a beautiful set\, and fabulous staging and something amazing evolves right in front of the audience’s eyes. In this multimedia presentation on South Pacific will help you more fully appreciate this work of genius. \nHowever\, South Pacific is more than just a wonderful musical. The story is powerful as it launches a broadside against racism in America. Like Hamilton\, this is a work of genius that transcends the expectations of musical theater and attempts to influence the political discussion in the country. South Pacific is romantic\, suspenseful\, and often very funny. But\, at its core\, this was a personal statement against racism and prejudice by its extraordinary creators. Click here to read why this story was personal for Oscar Hammerstein II. Two different characters\, both white Americans realize that their love for non-white Asian people dooms any chance of returning to a bigoted America in the 1940s. Beloved by critics and the audience\, the show was nonetheless divisive and controversial with some conservatives! This multimedia presentation on South Pacific will reveal its authors’ motivations and intent. \nThis multimedia presentation traces the backstory of South Pacific\, beginning with author John O’Hara’s wartime experiences and brilliant book of short stories that became the basis for the musical. \nWe will look at excerpts from the stage musical and film versions as we explore the history and impact of a Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece of the Broadway stage. Come for the music and stay for the amazing story!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/south-pacific-2-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Television In The 1950s
DESCRIPTION:The fabulous 1950s are often called The “First Golden Era” of Television!Mel \nWith programs ranging from  “I Love Lucy” to Edward R. Murrow\, Sid Caesar to live dramas weekly\, \, from rigged quiz shows\, Gunsmoke\, and soap operas\, the 1950s were the incubator of modern television. \nThis unique multimedia presentation combines clips from many of the most iconic shows of the 50s with insightful analysis of how TV reflected and shaped a transformational era in American history and in American popular culture. This is not an exercise in nostalgia – we will look at the cultural changes happening in the USA as reflected by what we watched on TV. \nCOST: \nI am asking for a suggested contribution of $5.00 from everyone who registers for the class. PLEASE MARK “TV 1950” in the subject line on your check or e-payment! If you are interested but cannot afford the donation\, please sign up! I am unemployed\, so I understand the financial strain of the crisis! If you can pay\, it is most appreciated as I care for my family. \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nSeats Available: 99 of 100 \nZoom Information – Registration Link Is Below \nSAVE YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DID NOT GET A CONFIRMATION EMAIL\, YOU DID NOT SIGN UP CORRECTLY. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO SIGN UP AGAIN! \nHi there\, \nHi there\, \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Aug 5\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkcOmhqzkoGNOKC90nyJV41YBLxxYTOESP \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nSAVE YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DID NOT GET A CONFIRMATION EMAIL\, YOU DID NOT SIGN UP CORRECTLY. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO SIGN UP AGAIN!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/tv-in-the-1950s/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Sid Caesar - The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius
DESCRIPTION:In the opinion of many TV critics\, the Sid Caesar programs were the funniest \, best written and most creative shows in the history of television comedy. Caesar’s writing crew (including Carl Reiner\, Woody Allen\, Mel Brooks\, Neil Simon and Selma Diamond( is widely regarded as the most talented staff in the the history of television. \nThe sheer talent of Sid Caesar is overwhelming – as  Carl Reiner\, his writer and co-star put it: \n“Sid Caesar set the template for everybody\,” Reiner told KNX-AM in Los Angeles. “He was without a doubt the greatest sketch comedian-monologist that television ever produced. He could ad lib. He could do anything that was necessary to make an audience laugh.” \n \nFor all his accolades\, however\, Sid Caesar was a deeply troubled man who saw a brilliant career waste away in the wake of his addictions.After his TV programs ended\, his fame evaporated as his demons challenged him\,  It took intensive self-therapy and personal courage for him to turn his life around. And did he ever!  By the time of his death he was once again rewarded with the respect and reverence his comic genius deserved. \n\nThis unique multimedia presentation will explore all sides of Sid Caesar. You will laugh uproariously at the rare video clips and find yourself mesmerized by the intense struggle of the king of Comedy. \n  \nCOST: \nI am asking for a suggested contribution of $5.00 from everyone who registers for the class. PLEASE MARK “SID” in the subject line on your check or e-payment! If you are interested but cannot afford the donation\, please sign up! I am unemployed\, so I understand the financial strain of the crisis! If you can pay\, it is most appreciated as I care for my family. \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford  \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nSeats Available: 99 of 100 \nZoom Information – Registration Link Is Below \nSAVE YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DID NOT GET A CONFIRMATION EMAIL\, YOU DID NOT SIGN UP CORRECTLY. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO SIGN UP AGAIN! \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Aug 7\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpc-mqqz4tH9enL3xU0V6walozbY2N5ti5 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. IF YOU DID NOT GET A CONFIRMATION EMAIL\, YOU DID NOT SIGN UP CORRECTLY. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO SIGN UP AGAIN! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/sid-caesar-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Sid Caesar - The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius
DESCRIPTION:In the opinion of many TV critics\, the Sid Caesar programs were the funniest\, best-written\, and most creative shows in television comedy history. Caesar’s writing crew (including Carl Reiner\, Woody Allen\, Mel Brooks\, Neil Simon\, and Selma Diamond( is widely regarded as the most talented staff in the history of television. \nThe sheer talent of Sid Caesar is overwhelming – as  Carl Reiner\, his writer\, and co-star\, put it: \n“Sid Caesar set the template for everybody\,” Reiner told KNX-AM in Los Angeles. “He was without a doubt the greatest sketch comedian-monologist that television ever produced. He could ad-lib. He could do anything that was necessary to make an audience laugh.” \n \nFor all his accolades\, however\, Sid Caesar was a deeply troubled man who saw a brilliant career waste away in the wake of his addictions. After his TV programs ended\, his fame evaporated as his demons challenged him\,  It took intensive self-therapy and personal courage for him to turn his life around. And did he ever!  By the time of his death\, he was once again rewarded with the respect and reverence his comic genius deserved. \n\nThis unique multimedia presentation will explore all sides of Sid Caesar. You will laugh uproariously at the rare video clips and find yourself mesmerized by the intense struggle of the king of Comedy. \n  \n  \nTHIS PRESENTATION IS LIVE AND WILL NOT BE STREAMED. THE PRESENTATION IS AT THE HIGHLAND PARK SENIOR\, LOCATED AT THE BEAUTIFUL HIGHLAND PARK COUNTRY CLUB. REGISTER THROUGH THEM! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/sid-caesar-3/
LOCATION:Highland Park Country Club\, 1201 Park Avenue West\, Highland Park IL\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200808T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200808T180000
DTSTAMP:20191206T153907Z
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SUMMARY:Wedding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: 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.\nI am so blessed and so humbled to be a licensed wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding gifts large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. I do not do “cookie cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see what my brides have to say! Every story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and families whose lives are going to be changed on one special day. \nThis is one of the most joyful ceremonies anyone can experience! If you\, or someone you know\, are in need of a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wedding-2020-11/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200812T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200812T130000
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SUMMARY:TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
DESCRIPTION:TV in the 1960s\nThe 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 was vanquished by the old time sensibilities of an old-fashioned Western. \nAll you really need to know about the diverse nature of TV in the 1960s is found in the answer to the question: “What show finally was able to compete with Bonanza in the ratings?” The answer was a liberal\, modern and very controversial challenger: The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. This bastion of hip\, cutting edge liberal comedy gave young viewers quite a stark alternative to the Ponderosa! (Trivia! Bonanza\, like Dragnet\, had their stars wear the exact same clothes every week. It saved money on costumes and allowed the producers to reuse old shots from previous episodes! \nSo the 1960s were the era of Gunsmoke and Wagon Train\, Gilligan’s Island and The Beverly Hillbillies and Laugh-In and The Smothers Brothers! We will talk about how TV grew and changed as viewers who had enjoyed Combat began tuning in to Hogan’s Heroes. You won’t want to miss this fast paced multimedia presentation! \nIN THE COMMENTS BELOW – LIST YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW OF THE 1960s! \nCOST: \nI am asking for a suggested contribution of $5.00 from everyone who registers for the class. PLEASE MARK “TV 1950” in the subject line on your check or e-payment! If you are interested but cannot afford the donation\, please sign up! I am unemployed\, so I understand the financial strain of the crisis! If you can pay\, it is most appreciated as I care for my family.If you cannot pay\, come as my guest! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nSeats Available: 99 of 100 \nZoom Information – Registration Link Is Below \nSAVE YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DID NOT GET A CONFIRMATION EMAIL\, YOU DID NOT SIGN UP CORRECTLY. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO SIGN UP AGAIN! \nHi there\, \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Aug 12\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrfumurzkvE9Gw-qlCDqPqcnNAadW2557H \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/1960s-tv-3-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200814T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200814T130000
DTSTAMP:20200720T182341Z
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SUMMARY:Dick Van Dyke Show: Leading Television Into The 60s
DESCRIPTION:The Dick Van Dyke Show is well remembered as one of the wittiest situation comedies in the history of television. \nWhat is less well remembered is that Carl Reiner’s creation was a tremendously influential\, but deceptive innovator. The DIck Van Dyke Show contrasts sharply with the situation comedies of the 1950s; in fact it ushers in a new era. It was the first sitcom to be set in suburbia\, to feature both the world of work AND a fully developed home life as a central focus \,the first show to offer rich and consistent backstories for all the characters\, the first  to present a modern housewife as well as the first show to feature a professional woman in the workplace. \nThis unique presentation will highlight one of the most iconic programs and early TV history.  Click here to see a brief preview video about this program! \n  \nCOST: \nI am asking for a suggested contribution of $5.00 from everyone who registers for the class. PLEASE MARK “DVD” in the subject line on your check or e-payment! If you are interested but cannot afford the donation\, please sign up! I am unemployed\, so I understand the financial strain of the crisis! If you can pay\, it is most appreciated as I care for my family. If you cannot afford it\, please come as my guest! \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nSeats Available: 99 of 100 \nZoom Information – Registration Link Is Below \nSAVE YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. IF YOU DID NOT GET A CONFIRMATION EMAIL\, YOU DID NOT SIGN UP CORRECTLY. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO SIGN UP AGAIN! \nBarry Bradford is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting on Dick Van Dyke. \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Aug 14\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdeGorDMtH9Wt_oFrxC00mIYHe2xV0Iss \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/dick-van-dyke-show-leading-television-60s-2-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200819T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200819T143000
DTSTAMP:20200720T164330Z
CREATED:20170203T151028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200720T164330Z
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SUMMARY:TV In The 1970s
DESCRIPTION:TV IN THE 1970s \nWhat was television like in the 1970s? \nIt 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 Mindy\, WKRP\, Three’s Company and both The Brady Bunch and the Partridge Family.  \nDramas became very formulaic and for the most part fairly bland. But Norman Lear created All in the Family a groundbreaking comedy that led to a national debate about racism\, conservatism\, homophobia\, abortion\, mental illness and almost every important social issue of the time. And they did so in a way that was so funny that the show was the top ranked show on television for a record five consecutive years. As Archie Bunker became the voice of  Richard Nixon’s “Silent Majority” other topical comedies such as Chico and the Man\, The Jeffersons\, Sanford and Son\, Maude\, and Good Times  began to change the face of what television situation comedies would look like. \nPerhaps no one  changed the role of women on television more than Mary Tyler Moore.  Her program broke ground with a monumentally popular view of a single working woman in a professional career.   \nFinally\, M*A*S*H   captivated America with his unique and unforgettable combination  of drama\, comedy\, politics and personality set against the backdrop of the Korean War but really opening a discussion about what had happened in Vietnam. \n  \nThis fast-moving multimedia presentation is more than just nostalgic. It’s also an insightful look at what we were watching and why we were watching it at that particular moment in time. The 1970s were a unique decade and television both reflected and shaped the way we live. \nCOST: \nI suggest a $5.00 donation. If you cannot afford $5.00\, please just come as my guest. Please mark your payment with a note in the subject line that says TV 80 \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \nPayPal \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nZOOM REGISTRATION \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Aug 19\, 2020 11:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtf-GspjkoE9XmP_OdLDxycRqQNsLKqOyF \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/tv-in-the-1970s-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200821T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200821T130000
DTSTAMP:20200710T195004Z
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SUMMARY:Carol Burnett - Queen Of Comedy
DESCRIPTION:  \nCarol 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 show business! In this fast\, fun and funny multimedia presentation we will watch hilarious\, rare and wonderful clips from the many fabulous projects Carol Burnett has undertaken throughout her amazing career. Be ready to laugh! \n \n  \nHowever\, there is another\, quite unexpected side of Carol Burnett that we will explore. Her story reveals a dysfunctional and often unhappy personal background. Carol Burnett’s autobiography makes it clear how difficult it was to rise for our favorite comedienne to emerge from her chaotic childhood. Carol Burnett was neglected and abandoned by alcoholic parents\, endured losing a child to and has had cope with complex personal issues. Despite all that\, she has a reputation as one of the kindest and most compassionate people un Show business. And yet she has consciously and purposefully made herself into a positive influence in the lives of others and a terrific role model for younger women coming up through show business.   \nThis unique presentation is a “don’t miss it treasure trove of laughs and a fascinating\, unexpected biography on a terrific talent and a wonderful woman.  \nCOST: \n  \nI suggest a $5.00 donation. Please mark your payment with a note in the subject line that says “Carol” If you cannot afford it\, please just come as my guest. \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \n\nBarry1776@aol.com \n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nREGISTRATION: \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Aug 21\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdeuvrDwsEt2o-OnIr-GF4iTmBbllsagj \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you did not receive the confirming email\, you may not have signed up correctly. Register again! Confirmations come directly from Zoom\, not from me! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/carol-burnett-queen-comedy-vtsc-3-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200822T180000
DTSTAMP:20200130T234356Z
CREATED:20160108T173629Z
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UID:8800-1598115600-1598119200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Wedding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: 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.\nI am so blessed and so humbled to be a licensed wedding officiant. I will be conducting the wedding for a lovely couple!   \nWhat do I love about officiating weddings? Whether the wedding gifts large or small\, religious or civil\, traditional or same-sex\, I love being part of a couple’s most special day. I do not do “cookie cutter” weddings – every ceremony is completely unique to the couple. Click here to see what my brides have to say! Every story\, every relationship\, every family is different. It is so much fun for me to get to know the wonderful people and families whose lives are going to be changed on one special day. \nThis is one of the most joyful ceremonies anyone can experience! If you\, or someone you know\, are in need of a warm\, articulate\, thoughtful officiant for a wedding\, please email me or click here for more information.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/wedding-2020-11-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Marriage Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200825T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200825T130000
DTSTAMP:20200811T142624Z
CREATED:20170203T154205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T142624Z
UID:8252-1598355000-1598360400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:TV in the 1980s
DESCRIPTION:If the 1970s\, comedies tented to be the ground breakers and dramas were mostly bland and formulaic.  TV  in the 1980s tended to be quite different. While there were important comedies\, most notably  The Cosby Show\, Cheers  and The Golden Girls\, for the most part TV comedies in the 1980s  were simply pleasant diversions like Alf\, The Wonder Years\, Perfect Strangers\, & Silver Spoons. \n TV in the 1980s Dramas  began to show a much more modern style\, moving away from the  predictable\, bland  formulaic cop and doctor shows popular in the 1970s. Hill Street Blues\, LA Law\, 30 Something\,  & St. Elsewhere were each terrific in and of themselves. But they are popular and artistic success also pointed to a more mature era of television dramas. \n  \nFinally\, the 1980s where the heyday of must see evening television soaps. Falcon Crest\, Dallas\, Knots Landing & Dynasty garnered phenomenal ratings and mesmerized many viewers. This multimedia presentation will explore what we watched and why we watched it in a transitional decade for American television. \nCOST: \n  \nI suggest a $5.00 donation. If you cannot afford $5.00\, please just come as my guest. Please mark your payment with a note in the subject line that says TV 80 \n  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \nPayPal \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom! \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Aug 25\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwod-qtpzkuHNA0skbVZ6NxIOkdeT6D2AGV \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/tv-in-the-1980s-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200826T130000
DTSTAMP:20200826T021043Z
CREATED:20170203T162216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T021043Z
UID:9226-1598441400-1598446800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:TV In The 1990s
DESCRIPTION:The 1990s were a transformative decade in American TV.. \nSimply the sheer number of programs on TV in the 1990s grew exponentially This was due to the arrival of cable TV networks\, like HBO\, Cinemax\, Showtime and other channels aiming specialized programming aimed directly at their target audience. \nWhile the broadcast networks gave us great fare like Homicide\, Life On The Streets\, Seinfeld\, The Simpsons\, NYPD Blue and  Northern Exposure\, we began to see competitors like the WB\, the Food Network\, and the National Geographic network begin to expand the range of television programming. With more and better programs available\, plus the ability to tape programs completely shifted the nature of the viewing experience! As the decade progressed\, it was clear that “The second Golden age of TV” was about to begin! Don’t miss this exciting multimedia presentation \nCOST: \nI suggest a $5.00 donation. If you cannot afford $5.00\, please just come as my guest. Please mark your payment with a note in the subject line that says “TV 90.” \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPaypal: \nPayPal \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \nREGISTRATION THROUGH ZOOM \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Aug 26\, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAld-CvqTMiGtX9LhaGWE3iDfBGefDbA_Im \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up properly. SAVE THE CONFIRMATION EMAIL! If you cannot find your confirmation email\, check your spam folder. The other alternative is to go back to the website and sign up again. I cannot send you the link! They come straight from Zoom!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/tv-1990/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200828T143000
DTSTAMP:20200829T032103Z
CREATED:20170830T162655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200829T032103Z
UID:9408-1598619600-1598625000@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Gracie Allen – Underappreciated Comic Genius
DESCRIPTION: Gracie Allen is one of the funniest women ever to perform in American theater\, radio\, television and film. And yet if I asked you to name the greatest comedienne’s of all time\, you would probably mention names like Lucille Ball\, Carol Burnett\, Tina Fey\, and Mary Tyler Moore\, but you might not remember to include Gracie Allen.  that’s a shame\, because Gracie Allen deserves immense respect for creating one of the most memorable\, quotable and beloved comic characters of all time. \nGracie Allen – Underappreciated Comic Genius\n This multimedia presentation will highlight the phenomenal career of George Burns and Gracie Allen. We will especially focus on the out-talnted but often underrated Gracie Allen. \nAmong the highlights will be Gracie Allen’s historic and hysterical run for the Presidency in 1940\, her ability to dance beautifully with stars like Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell\, and her lasting impact on vaudeville\, radio\, and television comedy. \nThis unique\, fast moving and funny multimedia presentation will not only amuse you and entertain you but it will also open your eyes to why the fabulous Gracie Allen deserves to be remembered as one of the great comediennes of all time!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/gracie-allen-underappreciated-comic-genius-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200831T143000
DTSTAMP:20200829T034259Z
CREATED:20180413T170129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200829T034259Z
UID:9411-1598878800-1598884200@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:The Marx Brothers
DESCRIPTION:The Marx Brothers were much\, much better than you remember! Their humor uplifted American spirits during the Depression and established new standards for comedy. The Marx Brothers combination of odd and unique talents\, including a harp playing mime\, a Jewish comic with the worst Italian accent and the most distinctive piano playing style\, and one of the greatest monologists of all time have delighted and baffled classic movie fans since the Depression. They performed alongside Lucille Ball\, sang music written by Irving Berlin and acted in comedies written by the great George S. Kaufmann\, yet many people dimly think of the as analogous to The Three Stooges. \nBut when you look deeper you see an amazing immigrant success story\, discover how American popular culture was changing\, and meet four remarkably different and interesting men whose films rank among the best comedies of all time. “Duck Soup” is rightly considered one of the greatest films ever made about politics. Both that film and “A Night AT The Opera” are on the AFI list of the 100 best movies! Whether you are a long time fan of the Marx Brothers\, a skeptic or completely unfamiliar with their work\, you are in for a treat with this fun multimedia presentation! \nTHIS PRESENTATION IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-marx-brothers-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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