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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. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s masterpiece 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 lavish costumes\, a beautiful set\, and fabulous staging\, and something unforgettable evolves right in front of the audience’s eyes. This multimedia presentation on South Pacific will help you more fully appreciate this work of genius. \nHowever\, South Pacific is more than just an outstanding musical. The story is powerful as it launches a broadside against racism in America. Like Hamilton\, this is a work of genius that transcends musical theater expectations and attempts to influence the country’s political discussion. South Pacific is romantic\, suspenseful\, and often very funny. 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 South Pacific’s backstory\, 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 to 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! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/south-pacific-4-2/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Library\, 360 E. Deerpath Road\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Life Of Robin Williams
DESCRIPTION:The Life Of Robin Williams\nRobin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time.  His improvisational skills were almost other-worldly!  Yet behind the comic persona lay a complex man- intensely charitable and compassionate\, but plagued by insecurity\, battling addictions and vulnerable to depression. In this multi-media presentation\, we will examine the fascinating life and sad death of Robin Williams – and watch as his amazing career took shape! \nWhile early audiences remember him as Mork; others remember his free form\, intense improvisational riffs.  We will also celebrate his long\, accomplished and acclaimed career as a film actor. \n \nLike fellow comedian Steve Martin\, Robin Williams became a superb movie actor. Over time he was able to take on acting roles in almost every genre. Robin Williams was great in drama\, comedy\, animation\, thrillers – and he made an indelible impression in all. He could play a research neurologist in one film and a cross dressing nanny in the next.Williams was nominated several times for Oscars\, including a win as a serious psychotherapist in “Good Will Hunting.” \nWe will look at clips from a wides sampling of his movie work including “Mrs. Doubtfire\,” “Aladdin\,” “Awakenings\,” “One Hour Photo\,” “Good Morning\, Vietnam\,” “A Night At The Museum\,” “Good Will Hunting” and many more. \nAlthough we will certainly talk about Robin Williams’ tragic death\, most of this wonderful presentation will focus on the amazing life and truly unparalleled talent of one of the funniest men of all time – the great Robin Williams. \nTIME: 6;30 Central; 7:30 Eastern where the library is located! \nRegister by CLICKING HERE
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/films-robin-williams-4/
LOCATION:Suffern Free Library\, 210 Lafayette Ave\, Suffern\, NY\, 10901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210304T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180325
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SUMMARY:Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks
DESCRIPTION:Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks are two of the greatest heroes in American history. Each of these courageous women risked her life for the betterment of others. Neither achieved wealth\, and both knew great sorrow before becoming historical icons. \n  \n Mrs. Tubman is best known for risking her life on numerous missions deep behind enemy lines to rescue people suffering under the unspeakable cruelty of slavery. She was also an army spy\, nurse\, cook\, and the first woman in American military history to lead Army troops into battle \n  \nAmerica remembers Mrs. Parks for the courageous moment in which her act of humane refusal to submit to the segregation system’s unspeakable cruelty help to spark a revolution for the betterment of all of America. But she was a long-time civil rights activist\, educator\, and philanthropist whose long lifetime uplifted the United States. Comparison to Mrs. Parks in American history\, click here! \n  \nAs we consider Harriet Chapman and Rosa Parks\, we discover how one courageous person’s act of heroism can inspire and change a nation. Amazingly\, Mrs. Tubman and Mrs. Parks were alive at the same time for 34 days. Click here to read more. Mrs. Tubman died 34 days after Rosa Parks was born. It’s not hard to imagine that as a passing of the torch to The next generation of heroic women.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/harriet-tubman-and-rosa-parks/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210305T113000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180325
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SUMMARY:Sidney Poitier
DESCRIPTION:Sidney Poitier is\, without question\, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. \nAdditionally\, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson\, he was more than just a symbol. He was a man of great talent\, skill and accomplishment. His success was not only his\, but a reminder of how America had squelched the talents of so many talented citizens.  \nMany fans of the “Golden Era” of “classic films” – including myself – have had to come to grips with the racist\, segregationist nature of those movies. Judy Garland\, Fred Astaire and Cary Grant were great actors and their films remain wildly enjoyable. But look at the films as a whole and you will see the leading roles are all played by white actors. Black actors appear as slaves\, domestics\, field hands\, or drivers. As great as Garland\, Astaire and Grant were\, it’s important to remember they were given opportunities denied to Lena Horne\, the Nicholas Brothers or any black man before Sidney Poitier. The racism of classic Hollywood denied us from appreciating some great talent. Just as the quality of baseball became better when it integrated\, so did movies improve after Sidney Poitier helped open the door. A society is stronger when all its citizens can participate. \nHowever\, his career should not be seen only as historic and groundbreaking. He was a great actor! Sidney Poitier\, in his best roles\, was simply magnificent. \nWatch “The Defiant Ones\,” “Blackboard Jungle\,” “Lillies Of The Field\,” “In The Heat Of The Night\,” “To Sir\, With Love\,” and “A Patch Of Blue” and you see a great actor at the top of his game. You can even see him in a movie with Dan Aykroyd! Poitier could be as suave as Cary Grant\, as intense as Humphrey Bogart\, as relatable as Jimmy Stewart. And unlike those other great actors\, Sidney Poitier went on to have a fabulous director of money making movies! \nJoin us for a fascinating multimedia look at the life and career of the great Sidney Poitier! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/poitier6/
LOCATION:private\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil Rights,Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Watergate Part Two
DESCRIPTION:History Vs. The Movies: Watergate \nWatergate Part Two \nWatergate was the largest and most frightening presidential scandal.  In this two-part multimedia presentation\, we will look at the roots of the crime and Richard Nixon’s Administration’s desperate attempts to cover it up. Featured will be the process of unraveled by journalists\, a judge\, and Congress. We will examine Woodward and Bernstein’s role\, as told in two films\, in the efforts to uncover the truth. (Part One: Crime And Coverup. Part Two: Investigation and Aftermath.) \nThe worst Presidential scandal of all time is a tale of Presidentialvanity and venality\, hubris\, and pettiness. The discovery of the so-called “third rate burglary” unraveled a conspiracy of immense proportions to subvert the American Constitution. This fascinating multimedia presentation will see how the nation faced and survived its worst Constitutional crisis. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free. I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \n  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease put “Water 2” on the subject line) \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \n√ Don’t pay if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nWhen: Mar 9\, 2021\, 11:30 AM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdOurqzsiEtdBq3BPwXApMxAg9CIYeyju \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
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/watergate-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Political History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210309T200000
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SUMMARY:The Life Of Robin Williams
DESCRIPTION:The Life Of Robin Williams\nRobin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time.  His improvisational skills were almost other-worldly!  Yet behind the comic persona lay a complex man- intensely charitable and compassionate\, but plagued by insecurity\, battling addictions\, and vulnerable to depression. In this multi-media presentation\, we will examine the fascinating life and sad death of Robin Williams – and watch as his amazing career took shape! \nWhile early audiences remember him as Mork\, others remember his free form\, intense improvisational riffs.  We will also celebrate his long\, accomplished and acclaimed career as a film actor. \n \nLike fellow comedian Steve Martin\, Robin Williams became a superb movie actor. Over time he was able to take on acting roles in almost every genre. Robin Williams was great in drama\, comedy\, animation\, thrillers – and he made an indelible impression in all. He could play a research neurologist in one film and a cross-dressing nanny in the next. Williams was nominated several times for Oscars\, including a win as a serious psychotherapist in “Good Will Hunting.” \nWe will look at clips from a wides sampling of his movie work\, including “Mrs. Doubtfire\,” “Aladdin\,” “Awakenings\,” “One Hour Photo\,” “Good Morning\, Vietnam\,” “A Night At The Museum\,” “Good Will Hunting” and many more. \nAlthough we will certainly talk about Robin Williams’ tragic death\, most of this wonderful presentation will focus on the amazing life and truly unparalleled talent of one of the funniest men of all time – the great Robin Williams. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/films-robin-williams-5/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180325
CREATED:20150831T130425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T144457Z
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SUMMARY:Motivational Speech - I Love PBJ
DESCRIPTION:I LOVE PBJ: \nFIVE INGREDIENTS TO SUCCESS \nMy favorite motivational speech! \nI have shared this with companies\, keynotes\, schools and groups across the country – and each time the result has been spectacular. \nHow did a quirky\, idiosyncratic schoolteacher help reopen two cold cases from the civil rights era? I used the ideas contained in this speech! Whether you want more personal success\, a happier private life or both\, I’ll show you an easy but challenging route! \nThe “secret to success” is no secret – we already contain all the knowledge we need to have the lives we want.  In my acclaimed motivational speech\, I demonstrate how to take what you already know and turn it into the realization of your dreams. We are all just a few small adjustments away from making our lives work the way we hope they will!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/motivational-speech-i-love-pbj-4-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Motivational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210312T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180325
CREATED:20210322T235341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T235409Z
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SUMMARY:Ida B Wells and Oprah Winfrey
DESCRIPTION:This brand new multimedia presentation looks at the lives of two amazing African-American female journalists. Each was born in Mississippi\, moved to Tennessee\, and built an amazing life in Chicago. \nIda B. Wells is often credited as being the first true investigative reporter. Her exposes on lynching put her life in jeopardy\, but helped shape the national debate about civil rights\, law\, and domestic terrorism. Arguably the most important African-American female suffragist\, she for tirelessly to get women the right to vote and then was deeply disappointed when most African-American women still could not participate in the electoral process. \nOprah Winfrey might be the most famous woman in America. She is the wealthiest self-made African-American of all time. Her influential talk show\, speeches\, specials\, and magazines have all had enormous impact on the nation. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/ida-b-wells-and-oprah-winfrey/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History,Civil Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210315T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180325
CREATED:20140622T161922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T034408Z
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SUMMARY:Best Actresses To Never Win An Oscar!
DESCRIPTION: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 on the careers of the performers. But as you will see in this unique multimedia presentation\, laden with film clips\, Oscar has snubbed some of the greatest and most popular performers in cinema history! \nThis week we will be looking at the great ladies of the silver screen who have been denied the top acting awards! Some of the names on the list are sure to surprise you! \nAlthough some of the amazing women we will feature eventually did win honorary Oscars or lifetime achievement awards\, it is nonetheless incomprehensible that some of Hollywood’s most important and accomplished actresses\, including many that appeared in numerous acclaimed films\, never won an acting Oscar.   \nOne important example would be Chicago’s own\, the amazing Kim Novak. In a ten-year period\, she made six films that are today considered cinema classics.  Despite that amazing run\, Kim Novak was never even nominated for an Oscar! \nOur top twenty list of snubbed actresses will definitely surprise you!  Each choice is accompanied by insightful analysis\, many film clips\, and numerous wonderful anecdotes.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/best-actresses-no-oscar-4/
LOCATION:Suffern Free Library\, 210 Lafayette Ave\, Suffern\, NY\, 10901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T113000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180325
CREATED:20141207T175923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210307T003053Z
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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 clarifies 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\, and had to cope with complex personal issues. Despite all that\, she has a reputation as one of the kindest and most compassionate people in show business. And yet\, she has consciously and purposefully made herself a positive influence in others’ lives and a terrific role model for younger women coming up through show business.   \nThis unique presentation is a “don’t miss its treasure trove of laughs and a fascinating\, unexpected biography on a terrific talent and a wonderful woman.  \n  \nRegistration: Unique Procedure!  I do NOT have the link and space is strictly limited for this Zoom presentation! Anyone is welcome to sign up for these free programs. Since they do not currently have an online registration option\, you must call the Senior Center to register in advance – at 847.253.5532. Anyone who answers the phones can register the caller. They then send the link at least a day prior. NOTE: I do NOT have the link and they do not send out the link until one has first called to provide them with their name\, phone number\, and email address. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/carol-burnett-queen-comedy-vtsc-4/
LOCATION:Arlington Heights Senior Center\, 1801 W. Central Road\, Arlington Heights\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210316T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180325
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SUMMARY:Motivational Speech - I Love PBJ
DESCRIPTION:I LOVE PBJ: \nFIVE INGREDIENTS TO SUCCESS \nMy favorite motivational speech! \nI have shared this with companies\, keynotes\, schools and groups across the country – and each time the result has been spectacular. \nHow did a quirky\, idiosyncratic schoolteacher help reopen two cold cases from the civil rights era? I used the ideas contained in this speech! Whether you want more personal success\, a happier private life or both\, I’ll show you an easy but challenging route! \nThe “secret to success” is no secret – we already contain all the knowledge we need to have the lives we want.  In my acclaimed motivational speech\, I demonstrate how to take what you already know and turn it into the realization of your dreams. We are all just a few small adjustments away from making our lives work the way we hope they will!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/motivational-speech-i-love-pbj-4-2-2/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Motivational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180325
CREATED:20210318T154950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T154950Z
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SUMMARY:Nellie Bly And Dorothy Kilgallen
DESCRIPTION:Nellie Bly and Dorothy Kilgallen are two of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history. \n  \nNellie Bly fearlessly exposed the harsh\, unfair working conditions for mill workers in Pittsburgh\, drawing the ire of the richest people in the city. She served as her newspaper\,s foreign correspondent in Mexico before being run out of the country for exposing governmental corruption\, risked her life going undercover in a “mental asylum” in New York\, and set a record for the fastest trip around the world – all before she was 25 years old! \n  \nDorothy Kilgallen was the first woman journalist in American history to be a murder reporter\, breaking front-page scoop after scoop before she imitated Nellie Bly and competed in a race around the world -All before she was 25 years old. She later became an important celebrity columnist\, broke major stories\, and was the first mainstream reporter to challenge the Warren Commission. As she was preparing a book\, purporting to prove that the murder of President John F Kennedy was a conspiracy\, Dorothy Kilgallen died under very mysterious circumstances. \n  \nNellie Bly and Dorothy Kilgallen each used the power of the press to try and help make society more fair. And each opened the door for many more women to become journalists.  This multimedia presentation is exciting\, fascinating\, and even a little scary as we follow these women who risked their lives in pursuit of the truth.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/nellie-bly-and-dorothy-kilgallen/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:American History
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ORGANIZER;CN="NSSC - Lifelong Learning":MAILTO:LifelongLearning@nssc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180325
CREATED:20210307T000700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210307T000700Z
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SUMMARY:Women In Comedy - Great Teams!
DESCRIPTION:Ready to laugh? This presentation features six of the funniest women of all time! We will look at the following fabulous female comedy teams:one  \nLucille Ball and Vivian Vance (“I Love Lucy\,” “The Lucy Show.”) \nCarol Burnett and Vicki Lawrence (“The Carol Burnett Show\,” “Mama’s Family”) \nTina Fey and Amy Pohler (“Saturday Night Live\,” “Mean Girls\,”) \nGreat stories\, fantastic film clips\, and intriguing insights will make this hilarious presentation one you will love! \nPLEASE NOTE: Registration is strictly limited!  If you are unable to get in\, ask the Library (not me) to be put on a waitlist! \n\nREGISTRATION: This multimedia presentation is free via Zoom\, but registration is requuired. Click Here! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/women-in-comedy-great-teams/
LOCATION:Deerfield Public Library\, 920 Waukegan Road\, Deerfield\, IL\, 60015\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deerfield Public Library":MAILTO:reference@deerfieldlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210322T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180325
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SUMMARY:The Life Of Robin Williams
DESCRIPTION:The Life Of Robin Williams\nRobin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time.  His improvisational skills were almost other-worldly!  Yet behind the comic persona lay a complex man- intensely charitable and compassionate\, but plagued by insecurity\, battling addictions\, and vulnerable to depression. In this multi-media presentation\, we will examine the fascinating life and sad death of Robin Williams – and watch as his amazing career took shape! \nWhile early audiences remember him as Mork\, others remember his free form\, intense improvisational riffs.  We will also celebrate his long\, accomplished and acclaimed career as a film actor. \n \nLike fellow comedian Steve Martin\, Robin Williams became a superb movie actor. Over time he was able to take on acting roles in almost every genre. Robin Williams was great in drama\, comedy\, animation\, thrillers – and he made an indelible impression in all. He could play a research neurologist in one film and a cross-dressing nanny in the next. Williams was nominated several times for Oscars\, including a win as a serious psychotherapist in “Good Will Hunting.” \nWe will look at clips from a wides sampling of his movie work\, including “Mrs. Doubtfire\,” “Aladdin\,” “Awakenings\,” “One Hour Photo\,” “Good Morning\, Vietnam\,” “A Night At The Museum\,” “Good Will Hunting” and many more. \nAlthough we will certainly talk about Robin Williams’ tragic death\, most of this wonderful presentation will focus on the amazing life and truly unparalleled talent of one of the funniest men of all time – the great Robin Williams. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/films-robin-williams-6/
LOCATION:Suffern Free Library\, 210 Lafayette Ave\, Suffern\, NY\, 10901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180325
CREATED:20140410T180015Z
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UID:9914-1616499000-1616504400@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television
DESCRIPTION:Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television\nThe 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 host in the history of the Tonight Show? That is a matter of personal opinion\, of course. But in terms of sheer influence on the direction and the look of late-night television talk shows\, the choice would probably have to be Steve Allen. If you loved when Johnny Carson did his memorable “Carnac the Magnificent” routine\, you might not know that it was a direct copy from the Steve Allen routine called “The Answer Man.” Jay Leno was famous for “Jaywalking.” It was a clever routine – and directly copied from Steve Allen. In fact\, when Steve Allen appeared on the Tonight Show to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the program\, Jay Leno knelt and kissed his ring! \nSteve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television\n As the first host of the Tonight Show\, Steve Allen helped shape our late-night television expectations. But he was far more than just a superb comic broadcaster. This amazing man wrote over 75 books\, over 5000 songs\, appeared in major movies\, won awards as a producer\, lectured on philosophy\, history\, and ethics\, and was an accomplished jazz musician. There is simply nobody in the history of show business who can approach Steve Allen’s amazing range of talent and intellect. We will look at rare film clips\, listen to hilarious stories\, and enjoy examples of Steve Allen’s music. I will also add numerous personal anecdotes about my acquaintanceship with Steve Allen.   This is one of my favorite presentations! I know you will love it.       \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \n  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Allen’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle for the first time. \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting. \nWhen: Mar 23\, 2021\, 11:30 AM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrdeyqrzwuHNzR4GplTvB5cXoMqh8TuAZx \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  \nRegistration \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!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/steve-allen-renaissance-man-late-night-television-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180325
CREATED:20181114T152431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T233916Z
UID:10052-1616594400-1616599800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:South Pacific - A Multimedia Presentation on South Pacific
DESCRIPTION:South Pacific is one of the greatest works of musical theater ever created. Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s masterpiece 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 lavish costumes\, a beautiful set\, and fabulous staging\, and something unforgettable evolves right in front of the audience’s eyes. This multimedia presentation on South Pacific will help you more fully appreciate this work of genius. \nHowever\, South Pacific is more than just an outstanding musical. The story is powerful as it launches a broadside against racism in America. Like Hamilton\, this is a work of genius that transcends musical theater expectations and attempts to influence the country’s political discussion. South Pacific is romantic\, suspenseful\, and often very funny. 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 South Pacific’s backstory\, 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 to 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! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/south-pacific-5/
LOCATION:Private Venue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180325
CREATED:20170929T160649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T214926Z
UID:10064-1616612400-1616617800@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:Dorothy Kilgallen
DESCRIPTION:Dorothy Kilgallen is best remembered today as a somewhat flinty regular panelist on the game show\, “I’ve Got a Secret.”  \nHowever\,  this groundbreaking woman was a pioneer in journalism. And her role in attacking the conclusions of the Warren Commission became enormously important and highly controversial as Americans began to question the conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone assassin of Pres. Kennedy! \nDorothy Kilgallen was the first woman in America ever to be a full-time murder reporter. She broke numerous major scoops and often made national headlines with her fearless coverage of criminal trials. \nWhen Dorothy Kilgallen learned that a male newspaper reporter was going to try to break the record for the fastest trip around the world\, Dorothy Kilgallen decided to challenge him to a race. The world became fixated on the “modern-day Nellie Bly.” Her exploits not only made Kilgallen famous but were even fictionalized in a  major Hollywood movie!  \nThis fame led her to New York and a position as both a serious reporter and a catty gossip columnist covering Broadway. Her unique career led her into a major feud with Frank Sinatra\, put her in a position to break open the Notorious and controversial Sam Shepard murder case\, and to leak the story of Marilyn Monroe’s affair with Pres. John F. Kennedy. \nLong before America met her as a game show panelist\, Dorothy Kilgallen became the first mainstream newspaper Porter in the country to question the Warren Commission. She endlessly attacked them\, always hinting that she knew more than she was saying at the moment. When she died under very mysterious circumstances\, many people concluded that she was murdered to shut her up about what she knew about the assassination of JFK. \nI PROMISE that you will find surprises around every corner as Dorothy Kilgallen’s life is revealed. Throughout this fascinating multimedia presentation\, we will learn the unexpected\, unparalleled\, and definitely unique story of the life and death of the amazing Dorothy Kilgallen. \nRegistration and the program are completely free!  CLICK HERE
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/dorothy-kilgallen-2/
LOCATION:Fremont Public Library\, 1170 N. Midlothian Road\, Mundelein\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180325
CREATED:20201019T235710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T165335Z
UID:9967-1616758200-1616763600@barrybradford.com
SUMMARY:American Royalty - Little Known Stories
DESCRIPTION:American Royalty:   Little-Known Stories \nToday\, we finish our fan-favorite presentation series on Americans who married into Royalty. \nLet’s begin with this story. Did you ever hear the amazing\, glamorous story of the lovely American socialite who married the handsome Crown Prince of Monaco? Her dynamic personality and interest in the arts shook up the little country. Your mind probably immediately jumps to Grace Kelly. However\, there was another American-born Princess of Monaco! A half-century before Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier\, Alice Heine married Prince Albert I!! \nSome of the Americans who married into royalty are tremendously famous\, including actresses Rita Hayworth\, Grace Kelly\, Meghan Markle\, and socialite Wallis Simpson. However\, as you will find in this surprising and entertaining presentation there some great (if less remembered) American Royalty – Little Known Stories! \nFrom the beguiling Baltimore woman who married Napolean’s younger brother to the man who married the last queen of Hawaii; from the American who became Queen Noor of Jordan to the girl who married a Prince of Russia – in Chicago – these are great\, but little-known stories of Americans who married into royalty. We will even unravel the mystery of Prince Michael Romanoff\, who\, for a time\, ran the most popular restaurant in Beverley Hills! \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/american-royalty-little-known-stories-2/
LOCATION:Highland Park Senior Center\, 1677 Old Deerfield Rd\, Highland Park\, IL\, 60035
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210329T143000
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CREATED:20140318T204607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T000000Z
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SUMMARY:The Many Faces of Danny Kaye
DESCRIPTION:The Many Faces of Danny Kaye\nHe 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 movies. His movies gathered legions of fans. His TV show won awards. But the many faces of Danny Kaye are not limited to his unparalleled career in entertainment. Danny Kaye was also a gourmet chef\, a licensed pilot\, baseball team owner\, a devoted gardener\, and\, most importantly\, the first celebrity to become an international spokesman for a charity. \n  \nDanny Kaye’s involvement with UNICEF set the model followed by countless celebrities who would follow. He traveled the world\, again and again\, to draw attention to the plight of children living in harsh circumstances. When UNICEF was awarded the Nobel peace prize\, the organization asked Danny Kaye to accept the award. \nIt’s hard to name another entertainer who could do all the things Danny Kaye could do – nor name an entertainer more committed to charity. The many faces of Danny Kaye also involve a darker side. He was a complex man\, not always easy to love nor understand. In this fast-paced multimedia presentation\, filled with fabulous film clips\, you will get to know the many faces of Danny Kaye.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/many-faces-danny-kaye-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T180325
CREATED:20140318T031642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T024621Z
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SUMMARY:Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night
DESCRIPTION:  \nJohnny Carson The King Of Late Night\n\nFor 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 didn’t know him.  Carson has been called the most private man ever to be a public figure. In this fast-paced multimedia presentation\, the life of the private man will come to life – interspersed\, of course with clips from his many wonderful TV shows – especially The Tonight Show. \nCOST \nI ask for a voluntary donation of $5.00. If you cannot afford it or feel my programs are not worth $5.00\, you are invited to come for free; I am unemployed but supporting a family\, so I understand with compassion living on a tight budget! \n  \nCash/Check Payable to Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box #177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPut ‘Carson’ On The Subject Line\, Please. \nPaypal: \nPayPal (Please note\, PayPal takes 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50) \n\n√ Venmo  \n(send to @B-Bradford-1) \n√  Zelle – send me an email if you would like to pay by Zelle. \nV PopMoney  \n(send to 347-921-1776) \n√ Don’t pay (or pay less) if you cannot afford it! \n  \nRegistration \nIf you do not receive a confirmation email\, you did not sign up correctly. 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! \n  \nWhen: Mar 30\, 2021\, 11:30 AM Central Time (the US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qc-yuqzoiH9VOdiKVP0hhbPHuz-CukEMN \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/johnny-carson-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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