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    Sid Caesar – The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius

    Private Venue

    Sid Caesar: King Of Comedy
    Sid Caesar may be the funniest man ever to appear on his own television show. Certainly no one ever had a greater writing team then he did. Sid Caesar’s television shows raised to the standards of television comedy to a level that you have ever been able to approach. Yet his personal life was very different than his successful land funny public persona. The hilarious film clips in this multimedia presentation will help you appreciate his comic genius. The story of his life will fascinate you as he spent so many years fighting demons that threatened to destroy him. You will definitely come away with a greater understanding and a deeper appreciation of the genius of Sid Caesar.

    $5

  • 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 entire history of … Continue reading →

    Free
  • Dick Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore

    Dick Van Dyke Show: Leading Television Into The 60s

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    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 Carl Reiner's creation was a tremendously influential but deceptive innovator. The DIck Van … Continue reading →

  • Sid Caesar

    Sid Caesar – The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius

    Private Venue

    Sid Caesar: King Of Comedy
    Sid Caesar may be the funniest man ever to appear on his own television show. Certainly no one ever had a greater writing team then he did. Sid Caesar’s television shows raised to the standards of television comedy to a level that you have ever been able to approach. Yet his personal life was very different than his successful land funny public persona. The hilarious film clips in this multimedia presentation will help you appreciate his comic genius. The story of his life will fascinate you as he spent so many years fighting demons that threatened to destroy him. You will definitely come away with a greater understanding and a deeper appreciation of the genius of Sid Caesar.

    $5

  • Carl Reiner

    Uniper

    Carl Reiner was one of the funniest men ever to appear, write for, or direct a TV episode! At 97, he was the oldest celebrity active on Twitter - and never contemplating retiring from show business! Join me for a … Continue reading →

  • Mel Brooks

    Uniper

    Mel Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer working for the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading →

  • Mel Brooks

    Private Venue

    Mel Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer working for the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading →

  • Danny Kaye in The Court Jester

    The Many Faces of Danny Kaye

    Addolorata Villa 555 McHenry Rd, Wheeling, 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 Beverly Sills. Danny Kaye danced beautifully with Vera-Ellen, often considered the best technical dancer in the … Continue reading →

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  • 1950 Logo

    1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago (AM)

    Zoom

    Journey to 1950, a defining year of post-war America, when optimism soared and new challenges emerged. The Baby Boom reshaped family life, and suburban living became the American ideal. Television became the centerpiece of entertainment, with early shows like I … Continue reading →

    $5.00
  • 1950 Logo

    1950 – Life In America 75 Years Ago

    Zoom

    Journey to 1950, a defining year of post-war America, when optimism soared and new challenges emerged. The Baby Boom was reshaping family life, and suburban living became the American ideal. Television became the centerpiece of entertainment, with early shows like … Continue reading →