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Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
Glenview Public Library 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview, 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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Sid Caesar – The Meteoric Career Of A Comic Genius
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesIn 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
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Television In The 1950s
Patty Turner Center 375 Elm Street, Deerfield, 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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Television In The 1950s
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, 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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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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The Many Faces of Danny Kaye
Lake Forest Library 360 E. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe 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
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