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  • Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night

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      Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night For thirty years, America went to bed with Johnny Carson.  He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him, they … Continue reading

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  • Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy

    McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

      Carol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television.  And on Broadway. And in films.  She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful, and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading

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  • Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy

    McHenry College 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake

      Carol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television.  And on Broadway. And in films.  She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful, and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading

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  • I Love Lucy – The Amazing Life Of Lucille Ball

    Palos Heights Public Library 12501 S. 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL, United States

    "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 continues to make audiences laugh It was not only the most popular television show on … Continue reading

  • Ask A Broadway Star Anything

    Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United States

    If you love theater, this is a fabulous opportunity - your chance to ask a Broadway star anything! Megan Sikora is one of Broadway's most popular performers! She is the first winner of the Chita Rivera Award, given to the … Continue reading

  • Mel Brooks

    Private Venue

    Mel Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer, working for the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading

  • Mel Brooks

    Private Venue

    Mel Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer, working for the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading

  • Mary Tyler Moore

    Private Venue

    Not only did Mary Tyler Moore “turn the world on with her smile,” as her iconic show’s theme song declared, she also influenced a generation of women to become more independent and to pursue successful and fulfilling careers. Moore’s own 50-plus-year … Continue reading