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SUMMARY:Carol Burnett - Queen Of Comedy
DESCRIPTION:  \nCarol 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 show business! In this fast\, fun\, and funny multimedia presentation\, we will watch hilarious\, rare\, and wonderful clips from the many fabulous projects Carol Burnett has undertaken throughout her amazing career. Be ready to laugh! \n \n  \nHowever\, there is another\, quite unexpected side of Carol Burnett that we will explore. Her story reveals a dysfunctional and often unhappy personal background. Carol Burnett’s autobiography clarifies how difficult it was to rise for our favorite comedienne to emerge from her chaotic childhood. Carol Burnett was neglected and abandoned by alcoholic parents\, endured losing a child\, and had to cope with complex personal issues. Despite all that\, she has a reputation as one of the kindest and most compassionate people in show business. And yet\, she has consciously and purposefully made herself a positive influence in others’ lives and a terrific role model for younger women coming up through show business. \nThis unique presentation is a “don’t miss its treasure trove of laughs and a fascinating\, unexpected biography on a terrific talent and a wonderful woman. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/carol-burnett-queen-of-comedy/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Julia Child: Spy And Chef
DESCRIPTION:Julia Child: Spy And Chef\n \nIn 1963\, Julia Child became the first national superstar chef on TV! \nHer program “The French Chef” was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen\, intact\, as a permanent exhibit!  Julia Child changed how America thought about food\, became the first star of public broadcasting\, opened the doors for cooking on television\, and became one of the first and most essential faces of public broadcasting.  Quite a legacy for a woman who was neither French nor a chef! \n There was another long-secret side to Julia Child that she hid for many decades. \nIn 1943\, twenty years before her cooking and media skills became famous\, Julia Child served in America’s top-secret spy corps during World War II!  The fantastic Julia Child worked in the OSS\, \nJulia Child – In China\, WWII\, which was later to become the CIA.  Click here to read a bit more about this fascinating period in her extraordinary life! \nUtilizing a very high level of security clearance\, exceptional organizational skills\, and endless optimism and resourcefulness\, the former party girl from California served America as her nation.  She worked at the right hand of “Wild Bill” Donovan\, the head of America’s foreign spies!  Paul\, Julia Child\, moved from one dangerous overseas post to another with her husband\, serving our country before learning how to cook. \n  \nThe daring story of Julia Child in the OSS is only one of the delights in this unique\, funny\, and fascinating multimedia presentation!  We will look at how she changed public television\, changed the way America cooked and ate\, and had a whole lot of fun in everything she attempted! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/julia-child-spy-and-chef-3/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History,Economic History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:Neil Diamond
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting and tuneful exploration of the life and career of Neil Diamond\, one of the best-selling and most beloved musicians of all time. \nWe will delve into his extraordinary impact on the music industry\, from his early days as a Brill Building songwriter to his rise as a legendary performer. The program will include numerous film clips\, giving you an inside look at his most iconic performances and behind-the-scenes stories about his biggest hits. \nAdditionally\, we’ll take an in-depth look at A Beautiful Noise\, the hit Broadway musical that tells the story of Diamond’s remarkable life through his unforgettable music. This is a must-attend event for any fan of Neil Diamond or Broadway!
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/neil-diamond/
LOCATION:Private Venue
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Dick Van Dyke Show: Leading Television Into The 60s
DESCRIPTION:The Dick Van Dyke Show is well remembered as one of the wittiest situation comedies in the history of television. \nWhat is less well remembered is that Carl Reiner’s creation was a tremendously influential but deceptive innovator. The DIck Van Dyke Show contrasts sharply with the situation comedies of the 1950s; in fact\, it ushers in a new era. It was the first sitcom to be set in suburbia\, to feature both the world of work AND a fully developed home life as a central focus\,the first show to offer rich and consistent backstories for all the characters\, the first to present a modern housewife as well as the first show to feature a professional woman in the workplace. \nThis unique presentation will highlight one of the most iconic programs and early TV history.  Click here to see a brief preview video about this program! \nLIVE AND IN PERSON! \nTHIS PROGRAM IS PRESENTED BY THE NORTHBROOK SENIOR CENTER. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nCLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/dick-van-dyke-show-leading-television-into-the-60s/
LOCATION:North Shore Senior Center\, 161 Northfield Road\, Northfield\, 60093
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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