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Comedy
Events
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The Films of Kim Novak
Private VenueBorn in Chicago, Kim Novak was one of the most popular movie stars in the world between 1955 in 1960. For a brief shimmering period of time, her films were immensely popular and critically applauded. Her performance in Alfred Hitchcock's classic psychological … Continue reading
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The Films of Jack Lemmon – Two Part Series
Private VenueJack Lemmon is truly one of the greatest movie stars in the history of Hollywood. Handsome, versatile, charming, and gracious, Jack Lemmon could play any kind of role. In comedies such as "Some like It Hot," "Mr. Roberts," & "The Great … Continue reading
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The Life Of Robin Williams
Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United StatesThe Life Of Robin Williams Robin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time. His improvisational skills were almost other-worldly! Yet behind the comic persona lay a complex man Robin Williams - intensely charitable and compassionate, but plagued by … Continue reading
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Dick Van Dyke Show: Leading Television Into The 60s
Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, United StatesThe 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
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Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
Private VenueCarol 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 history of show … Continue reading
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Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night
Grand Dominion 3561 Melody St, Mundelein, United StatesJohnny Carson 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 … Continue reading
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Sid Caesar – The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius
Private VenueIn the opinion of many critics, the the Sid Caesar programs were the funniest and most creative shows in the history of television comedy. The sheer talent of Sid Caesar is overwhelming - as Carl Reiner, his writer and co-star put … Continue reading
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The Life Of Robin Williams
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe Life Of Robin Williams Robin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time. His improvisational skills were almost other-worldly! Yet behind the comic persona lay a complex man Robin Williams - intensely charitable and compassionate, but plagued by insecurity,battling … Continue reading
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Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesCarol 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 history of show … Continue reading
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Sid Caesar – The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius
Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, ILIn the opinion of many critics, the the Sid Caesar programs were the funniest and most creative shows in the history of television comedy. The sheer talent of Sid Caesar is overwhelming - as Carl Reiner, his writer and co-star put … Continue reading
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