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Television In The 1950s

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

Television 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

Television In The 1950s

Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

The 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

Milton Berle – Uncle Miltie The First TV Superstar

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

The 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

Television In The 1950s

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

The 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

Television In The 1950s

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The fabulous 1950s are often called The "First Golden Era" of Television!Mel With programs ranging from  "I Love Lucy" to Edward R. Murrow, Sid Caesar to live dramas weekly, , from rigged quiz shows, Gunsmoke, and soap operas, the 1950s … Continue reading

Television In The 1950s

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

The fabulous 1950s are often called The "First Golden Era" of Television!Mel With programs ranging from  "I Love Lucy" to Edward R. Murrow, Sid Caesar to live dramas weekly, , from rigged quiz shows, Gunsmoke, and soap operas, the 1950s … Continue reading

Milton Berle – Uncle Miltie The First TV Superstar

North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

The Story Of Uncle Miltie The First TV Superstar He was known to one and all as simply: "Uncle Miltie." Today we explore the long life and unparalleled career of the one and only Mr. Television - Milton Berle! He … Continue reading