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  • Bob Newhart Stand Up

    Bob Newhart

    Clarendale Of Algonquin 2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL

    FREE LIVE EVENT: Bob Newhart was a living legend and widely regarded as one of the nicest men in Hollywood history. Two of his sitcoms became iconic, and his appearances on the Tonight Show were legendary. His standup routine influenced … 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 →

  • Steve Allen

    Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television

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    Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television The Tonight Show has been a mainstay of American life for over 50 years. Each of the permanent hosts has stamped American culture in unique, distinctive, and memorable ways. Who was the greatest … Continue reading →

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  • Johnny Carson: King Of Late Night

    Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night (AM)

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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 didn't … Continue reading →

  • Johnny Carson: King Of Late Night

    Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night (PM)

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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 didn't … Continue reading →

  • I Love Lucy Chocolate Factory

    I Love Lucy – The Amazing Life Of Lucille Ball

    Private Venue

    “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 … 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 →

  • Broadway Comes To Chicago – 2025

    Private Venue

    Broadway In Chicago, the Marriott Lincolnshire, Drury Lane Theater, Goodman Theatre, and Steppenwolf Theater (among others) have exciting programs this year for theater lovers. This fast and fascinating multimedia presentation will highlight all of the major shows coming to Chicago … Continue reading →

  • The Marx Brothers

    Private Venue

    The Marx Brothers were much, much better than you remember! Their humor uplifted American spirits during the Depression and established new standards for comedy. The Marx Brothers' combination of odd and unique talents, including a harp-playing mime, a Jewish comic … Continue reading →