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  • Milton Berle – Uncle Miltie The First TV Superstar

    Private Venue

    The Story Of Uncle Miltie Milton Berle Milton Berle was the first superstar of American TV. He brought low-brow burlesque, running gags and a penchant for dressing in drag Berle In Drag to the earliest days of television. His amazing … Continue reading

    This event is not open to the general public.
  • Sid Caesar – The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

      In the opinion of many critics, the 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 … Continue reading

    Free - but registration requested!
  • Dick Van Dyke Show: Leading Television Into The 60s

    Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, United States

    The Dick Van Dyke Show is well remembered as one of the wittiest situation comedies in the history of television. What is less well remembered is that it was a deceptive innovator. It contrasts sharply with the situation comedies of … Continue reading

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  • Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy

    Private Venue

      Carol 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 history of show … Continue reading

    This event is not open to the general public.
  • Sid Caesar – The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius

    Private Venue

      In the opinion of many critics, the 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 … Continue reading

    This event is not open to the general public.
  • Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy

    Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

      Carol 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 history of show … Continue reading

    This event is not open to the general public.
  • Sid Caesar – The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius

    Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, IL

      In the opinion of many critics, the 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 … Continue reading

    Registration required; contact the organizer.
  • Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy

    Harper College - Brookdale Plaza 800 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL

      Carol 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 history of show … Continue reading

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  • The Many Faces of Danny Kaye

    Harper College - Brookdale Plaza 800 S River Road, Des Plaines, IL

    The Many Faces of Danny Kaye He was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and even Beverly Sills. he danced beautifully with Vera Ellen, often considered the best technical dancer in … Continue reading

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  • Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy

    Private Venue

      Carol 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 history of show … Continue reading