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The Many Faces of Danny Kaye
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe Many Faces of Danny Kaye Danny Kaye 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, a woman often considered the best technical … Continue reading
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Sidney Poitier
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesSidney Poitier is, without question, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. Additionally, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson, he was more than just … Continue reading
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Jack Benny
Private VenueJack 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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Sidney Poitier
ZoomSidney Poitier is, without question, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. Additionally, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson, he was more than just … Continue reading
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Sidney Poitier
private IL, United StatesSidney Poitier is, without question, one of the greatest actors in the history of American film. Additionally, Sidney Poitier is the man who broke the color barrier in Hollywood. Like Barack Obama or Jackie Robinson, he was more than just … Continue reading
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Jane Addams
ZoomJane Addams is widely recognized as one of the most influential and admired women in both Chicago and American history. Her name is synonymous with "Hull House" – one of the groundbreaking and greatest examples of settlement house social work … Continue reading
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Kristin Chenoweth – Multi-Talented Performer With A Compassionate Heart
ZoomKristin Chenoweth is one of the most talented performers in America. She is also one of the nicest people ever to become a major star in show business. Her life story is as unexpected as her talent is overwhelming. Leo Durocher famously … Continue reading
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Diana: Life Of The The People’s Princess
ZoomDiana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess Lady Diana Spencer was the "People's Princess" beloved throughout the world for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she … Continue reading
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Diana: Death Of The The People’s Princess
ZoomDiana: Tragic Death Of a Princess Lady Diana Spencer was the "People's Princess" beloved throughout the world for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the … Continue reading
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Grace Kelly – American Royalty
ZoomGrace Kelly American Royalty Grace Kelly had a short, luminous and wonderful career as a movie star. She starred alngside some of the most famous leading men of her time, including Gary Cooper, (High Noon) WIlliam Holden, (The Country Girl, … Continue reading
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