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Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television
Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, ILSteve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night TelevisionThe Tonight Show has been a mainstay of American life for over 50 years. Each of the permanent hosts have stamped American culture in unique, distinctive, and memorable ways. Who was the greatest host … Continue reading
Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night
Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, ILJohnny Carson Johnny Carson The King Of Late NightFor thirty years, America went to bed with Johnny Carson. He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him, they didn't … Continue reading
Jay Leno: Following Carson, Building A Brand The Tonight Show
Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, ILJay Leno: Following Carson, Building A Brand. Jay Leno, host of the Tonight Show.This presentation on The Tonight Show is an insider's look at the unpredictable career of the fourth host of Tonight . Following Stave Allen, Jack Paar and … Continue reading
David Letterman vs. Jay Leno: The Battle for The Tonight Show
Harper College - Arlington Heights 1801 W Central Rd , Arlington Heights, ILDavid Letterman vs. Jay Leno: Battle for The Tonight ShowSteve Allen & Jack Paar each hosted the Tonight Show for relatively short period of time. The third host, Johnny Carson held the chair for 30 years and made the Tonight Show … Continue reading
Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night
Private VenueJohnny Carson The King Of Late Night For thirty years, America went to bed with Johnny Carson. He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him, they … Continue reading
Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night
Lake Shore Men's Club 1301 Clavey, Highland Park, IL, United StatesJohnny Carson The King Of Late Night For thirty years, America went to bed with Johnny Carson. He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him, they … Continue reading
The History Of NBC
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThe history of NBC is perhaps the most storied and essential in broadcasting history. Its founder, the illustrious David Sarnoff, was the genius who turned a small local radio station into a gigantic, influential multimedia empire, always had dreams of … Continue reading
Steve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television
ZoomSteve Allen: Renaissance Man of Late-Night Television The Tonight Show has been a mainstay of American life for over 50 years. Each of the permanent hosts has stamped American culture in unique, distinctive, and memorable ways. Who was the greatest … Continue reading
Johnny Carson The King Of Late Night
ZoomJohnny Carson The King Of Late Night For thirty years, America went to bed with Johnny Carson. He was a constant presence in American popular culture from JFK until Bill Clinton. But as much as America loved him, they … Continue reading
The History Of NBC
College of Lake County 1120 S Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL, United StatesThe history of NBC is perhaps the most storied and essential in broadcasting history. Its founder, the illustrious David Sarnoff, was the genius who turned a small local radio station into a gigantic, influential multimedia empire, always had dreams of … Continue reading