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Television In The 1950s
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesTelevision in the 1950s is often called The "First Golden Era" of TV! From "I Love Lucy" to Edward R. Murrow, from Sid Caesar to live dramas weekly, and game shows, Gunsmoke, and soap operas, the 1950s were the incubator of … Continue reading
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Milton Berle – Uncle Miltie The First TV Superstar
Private VenueThe Story Of Uncle Miltie Milton Berle was the very first superstar of American TV! For a few whacky years, "Uncle Miltie" brought low-brow burlesque, mock hecklers, crazy running gags and a memorable penchant for dressing in drag to the … Continue reading
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Television In The 1950s
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILThe 1950s are often called The "First Golden Era" of Television! From "I Love Lucy" to Edward R. Murrow, Sid Caesar to live dramas weekly, to game shows, Gunsmoke, and soap operas, the 1950s were the incubator of modern television. … Continue reading
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Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
Niles Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL, United StatesCarol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television. And on Broadway. And in films. She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading
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Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
Vernon Township Senior Center 16652 North Buffalo Grove Road,, Prairie View, IL, United StatesCarol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television. And on Broadway. And in films. She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading
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Milton Berle – Uncle Miltie The First TV Superstar
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe Story Of Uncle Miltie "Uncle Miltie" - the one and only Mr. Milton Berle was the very first superstar of American TV! For a few whacky years, "Uncle Miltie" brought low-brow burlesque, mock hecklers, crazy running gags and a … Continue reading
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Television In The 1950s
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe 1950s are often called The "First Golden Era" of Television! From "I Love Lucy" to Edward R. Murrow, Sid Caesar to live dramas weekly, to game shows, Gunsmoke, and soap operas, the 1950s were the incubator of modern television. … Continue reading
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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
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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
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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