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Dick Van Dyke
TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILTV in the 1960The 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 … Continue reading
TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesTV in the 1960The 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 … Continue reading
Mary Tyler Moore
Private VenueNot 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
Sid Caesar – The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius
Libertyville Senior Center 135 W. Church Street, Libertyville, ILIn the opinion of many critics, 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 it: … Continue reading
TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
Clarendale Of Algonquin 2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, ILTV in the 1960s The 1960s were definitely one of TV's oddest decades! TV in 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 … Continue reading
TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, United StatesTV in the 1960s The 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 … Continue reading
TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesTV in the 1960s The 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 … Continue reading
Mary Tyler Moore
Private VenueNot 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
TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
Lake Shore Men's Club 1301 Clavey, Highland Park, IL, United StatesTV in the 1960s The 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 … Continue reading
Carl Reiner – Free ZOOM Class!
ZoomCarl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear in - or write for - or direct an episode of TV! He passed away June 29, 2020 at age 98 - and his life still seemed too short! … Continue reading