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  • Mary Tyler Moore

    Private Venue

    Not 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, IL

    In 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, IL

    TV 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 States

    TV 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 States

    TV 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 Venue

    Not 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 States

    TV 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

    Carl Reiner – Free ZOOM Class!

    Zoom

    Carl 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 →

  • Sid Caesar – The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius

    Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United States

    In the opinion of many TV critics, the Sid Caesar programs were the funniest, best-written, and most creative shows in television comedy history. Caesar's writing crew (including Carl Reiner, Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Neil Simon, and Selma Diamond( is widely … Continue reading →