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A Ventriloquist On The Radio – The Amazing Career Of Edgar Bergen

Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

Edgar Bergen certainly had one of the most unique careers in American show business history!  Along with his "partner" the inimitable Charlie McCarthy, Bergen became the most influential and popular ventriloquists in history. More amazingly, he actually had his greatest … Continue reading

A Ventriloquist On The Radio – The Amazing Career Of Edgar Bergen

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Edgar Bergen certainly had one of the most unique careers in American show business history!  Along with his "partner" the inimitable Charlie McCarthy, Bergen became the most influential and popular ventriloquists in history. More amazingly, he actually had his greatest … Continue reading

Orson Welles

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

Orson Welles was a brilliant, talented, impassioned, and self-promoting genius of motion pictures. While many remember his War of the Worlds and Citizen Kane accomplishments, few know of his fascinating life story. His personal and professional achievements will come to … Continue reading

Orson Welles

College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United States

Orson Welles was a brilliant, talented, impassioned, and self-promoting genius of motion pictures. The very first movie he ever directed, Citizen Kane, is often hailed as the best film of all time. But after that, Welles' career took an odd … Continue reading