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Dick Van Dyke Show: Leading Television Into The 60s

College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

The Dick Van Dyke Show is well remembered as one of the wittiest situation comedies in the history of television. What is less well remembered is that it was a deceptive innovator. It contrasts sharply with the situation comedies of … Continue reading

The Great Inventors – A New 4 Part CLC Class

College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

Welcome to a unique and wonderful new series on four of the greatest and most influential American inventors of all time! Each week we will take an in-depth look at the life and influence of a man whose inventions changed … Continue reading

Registration required; contact the organizer.

The Great Inventors – A New 4 Part CLC Class

College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

Welcome to a unique and wonderful new series on four of the greatest and most influential American inventors of all time! Each week we will take an in-depth look at the life and influence of a man whose inventions changed … Continue reading

Registration required; contact the organizer.

The Great Inventors – A New 4 Part Harper College Class

Arlington Heights Senior Center 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, United States

Welcome to a unique and wonderful new series on four of the greatest and most influential American inventors of all time! Each week we will take an in-depth look at the life and influence of a man whose inventions changed … Continue reading

Registration required; contact the organizer.

Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter

Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United States

Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV ReporterBarbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter. Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on broadcast television. As … Continue reading

Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter. Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on broadcast television. … Continue reading

First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries

Private Venue

First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the … Continue reading

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Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter

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Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter. Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on broadcast television. … Continue reading

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Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter The late Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter.  Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on … Continue reading

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Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter

Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United States

Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter The late Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter.  Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on … Continue reading

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