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Edward R. Murrow: The Legend, The Man, The Impact
ZoomEdward R. Murrow Murrow at CBS With a demagogue attacking anyone who criticized him, newsman Edward R. Murrow bravely replied: “The actions of the junior Senator from Wisconsin have caused alarm and dismay amongst our allies abroad and given considerable … Continue reading
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The History Of CBS
Private VenueThe 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
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The History Of ABC
Private VenueThe youngest of the three broadcasting networks, the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), began as an offshoot of NBC and was mired in third place in the ratings for decades. That began to change when Walt Disney stepped in. Disney helped … Continue reading
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Jack Benny
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldJack Benny holds two unique and quite wonderful distinctions. First, Jack Benny is almost universally regarded by critics, contemporaries and historians as having the best comic timing of any performer in show business. Jack Benny's ability to take a pause, … Continue reading
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Murrow vs. McCarthy The Night Television Grew Up (AM)
ZoomIn the dark shadow of the early 1950s, Senator Joseph McCarthy wielded fear like a weapon, accusing countless Americans of disloyalty with little or no evidence. Few dared to stand against him—until Edward R. Murrow stepped into the fight. In … Continue reading
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Murrow vs. McCarthy
ZoomIn the dark shadow of the early 1950s, Senator Joseph McCarthy wielded fear like a weapon, accusing countless Americans of disloyalty with little or no evidence. Few dared to stand against him—until Edward R. Murrow stepped into the fight. In … Continue reading
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Good Night, And Good Luck Discussion
Zoom🎥 Good Night, and Good Luck — Live Zoom Discussion Saturday, June 7 | Discussion begins at approximately 7:40 PM CTFREE | Hosted on Zoom After CNN broadcasts Good Night, and Good Luck at 6:00 PM Central, join Presidential … Continue reading
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TV In The 1970s
Private VenueTV IN THE 1970s What was television like during the 1970s? It was the decade of Roots and The Love Boat. Silly television comedies were everywhere! The 1970s was the decade of Laverne & Shirley, The Fonz, Mork and Mindy, … Continue reading
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TV In The 1970s
Private VenueTV IN THE 1970s What was television like during the 1970s? It was the decade of Roots and The Love Boat. Silly television comedies were everywhere! The 1970s was the decade of Laverne & Shirley, The Fonz, Mork and Mindy, … Continue reading
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TV In The 1970s
Private VenueTV IN THE 1970s What was television like during the 1970s? It was the decade of Roots and The Love Boat. Silly television comedies were everywhere! The 1970s was the decade of Laverne & Shirley, The Fonz, Mork and Mindy, … Continue reading