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SUMMARY:Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night
DESCRIPTION:Johnny Carson\, The King Of Late Night\nFor thirty years\, America went to bed with Johnny Carson.  He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. \nBut 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. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/johnny-carson-the-king-of-late-night/
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SUMMARY:Mark Twain: American Treasure
DESCRIPTION:Mark Twain remains one of the most beloved and influential figures in American history. First and foremost\, he was a great novelist. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is often called the quintessential American novel—the book that launched modern American literature. His other classics\, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court\, helped shape the landscape of American fiction. More than a century after his death\, Twain’s short stories still appear in student anthologies across the country. \nTwain is equally celebrated for his legendary wit. Though not a comedian in the modern sense\, his sharp observations and dry humor have influenced generations of writers\, from H. L. Mencken to Dennis Miller. He was also an investor\, public speaker\, and a man who moved comfortably among presidents and paupers alike. \nThis dynamic multimedia presentation brings the unparalleled life of Mark Twain to life through rare video clips\, surprising insights\, fascinating anecdotes\, and rich biographical detail. Don’t miss this chance to explore the humor\, humanity\, and genius of an American original. \nCOST\nThe program is available for a minimum contribution of $5.00\, which helps support my work and allows me to continue offering engaging content. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS \nCash/Check\nPayable to: Barry Bradford\nMail to:\nBarry Bradford\nP.O. Box #177\nDeerfield\, IL 60015\nPlease write “Twain PM” in the subject line. \nPayPal\nPay securely via PayPal:\n\n(Please note: PayPal deducts 10% of your donation as a fee. I receive $4.50 per $5.00 donation.) \nVenmo\nSend to: @B-Bradford-1\nPlease include “Twain PM” in the note. \nZelle\nUse the email address: Barry1776@ATT.NET\nInclude “Twain PM” in the note. \nWAIVER OPTION\nIf you cannot afford to pay or feel my programs aren’t worth $5.00\, you are welcome to attend for free or contribute less. Just email me to request a waiver—no questions asked! This one-time request will cover all future programs. I completely understand the challenges of living on a tight budget and offer this with compassion. \nREGISTRATION LINK\nClick Here to Register \nDIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM LINK?\nIf you don’t receive a confirmation email after registering\, it means your sign-up wasn’t completed. Be sure to: \n\nCheck your spam folder for the confirmation email.\nSave the confirmation email once you find it.\n\nIf you still can’t locate the email\, return to the website and register again. Unfortunately\, I cannot manually send you the link\, as they are generated directly by Zoom. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/mark-twain-american-treasure-3/
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SUMMARY:I Love Lucy - The Amazing Life Of Lucille Ball
DESCRIPTION:“I Love Lucy” was a cultural phenomenon!! It was not only the most popular television show on the air during the mid-1950s\, but it also continued to make audiences laugh over 60 years after it first aired. Many consider it the funniest situation comedy of all time. \nHow widespread was the popularity of” I Love Lucy?” In her autobiography\, Lucille Ball told a charming story of being in Japan\, turning on the TV\, and seeing one of her favorite episodes of the show-dubbed in Japanese! \nIn the 1960s\, Lucy returned with a new show that also dominated the ratings for half a decade. \nBut behind the scenes\, Lucille Ball’s life was far from a comedy. Although she is well remembered for her kindness\, generosity\, and warmth\, she suffered through a very dysfunctional childhood. Her rebellious teenage years almost led her to disaster. Lucy’s marriage was controversial and challenging. Although she had built a solid career as a model and movie actress\, it wasn’t until the years of television that Lucille Ball became a superstar. \nIn this fascinating and fast-moving multimedia presentation\, we will examine Lucy’s life before and after “I Love Lucy.” Using many video clips\, fascinating biographical anecdotes\, and intriguing insights\, we will learn the real reason everyone should love Lucy. \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/i-love-lucy-the-amazing-life-of-lucille-ball/
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