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SUMMARY:The Mary Tyler Moore Show
DESCRIPTION:More than just a TV classic\, The Mary Tyler Moore Show changed the landscape of television and inspired audiences with its portrayal of a single\, career-driven woman finding her way in a big city. \nMary Tyler Moore didn’t just “turn the world on with her smile”—she inspired a generation of women to pursue independence\, successful careers\, and fulfilling lives. Her remarkable 50-plus-year career includes award-winning films\, Broadway roles\, and two groundbreaking TV series that continue to captivate audiences. \nJoin us for an in-depth multimedia presentation on Moore’s fascinating life\, starting from her early years in Brooklyn and her career beginnings as a dancer and the mysterious “Sam” on Richard Diamond. We’ll explore her iconic roles on The Dick Van Dyke Show and The Mary Tyler Moore Show and uncover the story behind her lasting influence. This captivating program celebrates her unique career\, life\, and legacy—don’t miss it! \nPLEASE NOTE:\nThis program is presented by our friends at the Northbrook Senior Center. It is live and in person. Registration and payment are required. Please contact the venue! \nCLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFO \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/the-mary-tyler-moore-show/
LOCATION:Northbrook Senior Center\, 3323 Walters Ave\, Northbrook\, United States
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 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. \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  \n 
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CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Jack Benny
DESCRIPTION:Jack Benny holds two unique and quite wonderful distinctions. \nFirst\, 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\, stretch out a word\, or use a simple hand gesture or roll of the eyes to sell a joke influenced an impressive generation of comedians.  A talented student at the University of Nebraska – Johnny Carson – wrote his entire senior thesis as an analysis of  Jack Benny’s style of comedy!  Bennie’s influence can be seen in the work of  not just Carson\, but\, Bob Newhart\, Shelley Berman\,  Ray Romano and Jerry Seinfeld. \nSecond\, Jack Benny had a lifelong\, unquestioned reputation as one of  the nicest  men in all of Hollywood. He was charitable\, kind\, considerate and gracious. He traveled endlessly to entertain the troops during World War II\, refusing to take payment from the government to do so. He would appear at any charitable function at the drop of a hat. Professionally\, he was courteous and encouraging of talent. Marilyn Monroe\, who cast a suspicious eye on the motives of many of the men in Hollywood\, absolutely adored  Jack Benny. She recognized in him a genuinely kind and thoughtful person who truly appreciated her talent. Maryland’s reaction is typical of the way almost everyone who ever worked with Jack Benny reacted to him. If you came on his top rated radio show\, you are guaranteed to have an opportunity to shine. As he famously said\, “I don’t care who gets the laughs as long as my show is funny! Jerry Seinfeld built his show in the exact same way. \nThis multimedia presentation\, laden with film clips and wonderful stories is sure to entertain and uplift you!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/jack-benny-3/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
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