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  • Bob Hope – Man Of A Million Laughs And Two Personalities

    Friendship Village 350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg

    Bob Hope is one of the most beloved men in American History. He was a major star in vaudeville, on radio, in films and on television. His tireless travels to entertain the troops during World War II made him a … Continue reading

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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

  • Will Rogers: America’s Cowboy Philosopher

    Will Rogers: America’s Cowboy Philosopher Will Rogers is one of the most popular Americans to have ever lived!  he famously said, "I never met a man I didn't like." And the reverse was true – no one ever seemed to … Continue reading