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The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part One

Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United States

Frank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time.He was one of a kind! Click here to read about his amazing record on Civil Rights.In this brand-new  multimedia presentation I will trace the biography of … Continue reading

The Swinging, Controversial Life Of Frank Sinatra – Part Two

Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, United States

Frank Sinatra was one of the most charismatic and controversial American entertainers of all time.He was one of a kind! Click here to read about his amazing record on Civil Rights.In this brand-new  multimedia presentation I will trace the biography of … Continue reading

Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television

Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, IL

Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night TelevisionThe Tonight Show has been a mainstay of American life for over 50 years. Each of the permanent hosts have stamped American culture in unique, distinctive, and memorable ways. Who was the greatest host … Continue reading

Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night

Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, IL

Johnny Carson Johnny Carson The King Of Late NightFor thirty years, America went to bed with Johnny Carson.  He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him, they didn't … Continue reading

Jay Leno: Following Carson, Building A Brand The Tonight Show

Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, IL

Jay Leno: Following Carson, Building A Brand. Jay Leno, host of the Tonight Show.This presentation on The Tonight Show is an insider's look at the unpredictable career of the fourth host of  Tonight .  Following Stave Allen, Jack Paar and … Continue reading

David Letterman vs. Jay Leno: The Battle for The Tonight Show

Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, IL

David Letterman vs. Jay Leno: Battle for The Tonight ShowSteve Allen & Jack Paar each hosted the Tonight Show for relatively short period of time. The third host, Johnny Carson held the chair for 30 years and made the Tonight Show … Continue reading

Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night

Private Venue

  Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night For thirty years, America went to bed with Johnny Carson.  He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him, they … Continue reading

The History Of Political Satire

Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102

The History of Political Satire – From Mark Twin To Stephen Colbert “Politicians and diapers should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason” or so said America’s first great political satirist, Mark Twain.  Although the history of political satire in … Continue reading

Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night

Lake Shore Men's Club 1301 Clavey, Highland Park, IL, United States

  Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night For thirty years, America went to bed with Johnny Carson.  He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him, they … Continue reading

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