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SUMMARY:Sid Caesar - The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:In the opinion of many TV critics\, the Sid Caesar programs were the funniest\, best-written\, and most creative shows in the history of television comedy. \nCaesar’s writing crew (including Carl Reiner\, Woody Allen\, Mel Brooks\, Neil Simon\, and Selma Diamond) is widely regarded as the most talented writing staff in television history. \nThe sheer talent of Sid Caesar is overwhelming – as  Carl Reiner\, his writer and co-star\, put it: \n“Sid Caesar set the template for everybody\,” Reiner told KNX-AM in Los Angeles. “He was without a doubt the greatest sketch comedian-monologist that television ever produced. He could ad-lib. He could do anything necessary to make an audience laugh.” \n \nFor all his accolades\, however\, Sid Caesar was a deeply troubled man who saw a brilliant career waste away in the wake of his addictions. After his TV programs ended\, his fame evaporated as his demons challenged him. It took intensive self-therapy and personal courage for him to turn his life around. And did he ever! By the time of his death\, he was once again rewarded with the respect and reverence his comic genius deserved. \nThis unique\, insightful\, and surprising multimedia presentation will explore all sides of Sid Caesar. You will laugh uproariously at the rare video clips and find yourself mesmerized by the intense struggle of the King of Comedy. \n  \n  \nREGISTRATION\nClick the link below to register: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OdiGwcBdQiGzBwTneVEyxw#/registration \nAfter you register\, Zoom will email you a personal link to the program. Please save that email so you can easily find it when the program begins. \nCOST \nSuggested contribution: $5 per program. \nYour contributions help support my work and allow me to continue offering these programs and our community of lifelong learners. \nIf paying $5 would be difficult\, please don’t let the cost keep you from attending. You are always welcome to attend for free or contribute whatever amount is comfortable for you. See the Fee Waiver information below. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS \nZelle \nSend to: Barry1776@ATT.NET \nPlease include Sid AM in the note. \nVenmo \nSend to: @B-Bradford-1 \nPlease include Sid AM in the note. \nPayPal \n[wp_paypal button=”donate” name=”Sid AM” \nCheck \nPayable to: Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box 177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease write Sid AM on the memo line. \nFEE WAIVER \nIf the cost would make it difficult for you to attend\, simply email me to request a fee waiver. There are no questions to answer\, and no explanation is necessary. \nYour waiver is permanent and covers all future Zoom programs. You only need to ask once. \nI want everyone who enjoys these programs to be able to participate\, regardless of their ability to pay. \nEmail me for a waiver  \nDIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM LINK? \nYour confirmation email containing your Zoom link should arrive shortly after you register. \n\n Check your spam or junk folder for the confirmation email.\n Double-check that you registered using the correct email address.\n If you still can’t find the email\, return to this page and register again.\n If you continue to have a problem\, contact me and I can check your registration.\n\nOnce you receive the confirmation email\, please save it so you’ll have your Zoom link when it’s time for the program. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/sid-caesar-the-meteoric-career-of-a-comic-genius-5/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:Sid Caesar - The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:In the opinion of many TV critics\, the Sid Caesar programs were the funniest\, best-written\, and most creative shows in the history of television comedy. \nCaesar’s writing crew (including Carl Reiner\, Woody Allen\, Mel Brooks\, Neil Simon\, and Selma Diamond) is widely regarded as the most talented writing staff in television history. \nThe sheer talent of Sid Caesar is overwhelming – as  Carl Reiner\, his writer and co-star\, put it: \n“Sid Caesar set the template for everybody\,” Reiner told KNX-AM in Los Angeles. “He was without a doubt the greatest sketch comedian-monologist that television ever produced. He could ad-lib. He could do anything necessary to make an audience laugh.” \n \nFor all his accolades\, however\, Sid Caesar was a deeply troubled man who saw a brilliant career waste away in the wake of his addictions. After his TV programs ended\, his fame evaporated as his demons challenged him. It took intensive self-therapy and personal courage for him to turn his life around. And did he ever! By the time of his death\, he was once again rewarded with the respect and reverence his comic genius deserved. \nThis unique\, insightful\, and surprising multimedia presentation will explore all sides of Sid Caesar. You will laugh uproariously at the rare video clips and find yourself mesmerized by the intense struggle of the King of Comedy. \n  \n  \nREGISTRATION\nRegister Now for Sid Caesar (Evening) \nAfter you register\, Zoom will email you a personal link to the program. Please save that email so you can easily find it when the program begins. \nCOST \nSuggested contribution: $5 per program. \nYour contributions help support my work and allow me to continue offering these programs and our community of lifelong learners. \nIf paying $5 would be difficult\, please don’t let the cost keep you from attending. You are always welcome to attend for free or contribute whatever amount is comfortable for you. See the Fee Waiver information below. \nPAYMENT OPTIONS \nZelle \nSend to: Barry1776@ATT.NET \nPlease include Sid PM in the note. \nVenmo \nSend to: @B-Bradford-1 \nPlease include Sid PM in the note. \nPayPal \n[wp_paypal button=”donate” name=”Sid PM” \nCheck \nPayable to: Barry Bradford \nBarry Bradford \nP.O. Box 177 \nDeerfield\, IL 60015 \nPlease write Sid PM on the memo line. \nFEE WAIVER \nIf the cost would make it difficult for you to attend\, simply email me to request a fee waiver. There are no questions to answer\, and no explanation is necessary. \nYour waiver is permanent and covers all future Zoom programs. You only need to ask once. \nI want everyone who enjoys these programs to be able to participate\, regardless of their ability to pay. \nEmail me for a waiver  \nDIDN’T RECEIVE YOUR ZOOM LINK? \nYour confirmation email containing your Zoom link should arrive shortly after you register. \n\n Check your spam or junk folder for the confirmation email.\n Double-check that you registered using the correct email address.\n If you still can’t find the email\, return to this page and register again.\n If you continue to have a problem\, contact me and I can check your registration.\n\nOnce you receive the confirmation email\, please save it so you’ll have your Zoom link when it’s time for the program. \n 
URL:https://barrybradford.com/schedules/sid-caesar-the-meteoric-career-of-a-comic-genius-4/
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CATEGORIES:Cultural History
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SUMMARY:TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
DESCRIPTION:TV in the 1960s\nThe 1960s were definitely one of TV’s oddest decades! The 1960s began with Westerns dominating the ratings! The old West soap opera Bonanza became the most popular show on the air. One after another competing show was vanquished by the old-time sensibilities of an old-fashioned Western. \nAll you really need to know about the diverse nature of TV in the 1960s is found in the answer to the question: “What show finally was able to compete with Bonanza in the ratings?” The answer was a liberal\, modern\, and very controversial challenger: The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. This bastion of the hip\, cutting edge liberal comedy gave young viewers quite a stark alternative to the Ponderosa! (Trivia! Bonanza\, like Dragnet\, had their stars wear the exact same clothes every week. It saved money on costumes and allowed the producers to reuse old shots from previous episodes! \nSo the 1960s were the era of Gunsmoke and Wagon Train\, Gilligan’s Island and The Beverly Hillbillies and Laugh-In and The Smothers Brothers! We will talk about how TV grew and changed as viewers who had enjoyed Combat began tuning in to Hogan’s Heroes. You won’t want to miss this fast-paced multimedia presentation! \nIN THE COMMENTS BELOW – LIST YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW OF THE 1960s! \n 
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