1924 – America 100 Years Ago

Life in America 1924

Our popular “Time Capsule.” programs return with this brand new entry: “1924 – America 100 Years Ago. Each program will take you deep into American life during the year in question. We will look at the famous people who were … Continue reading

The Many Faces of Danny Kaye

Danny Kaye in The Court Jester

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

Unusual Movie Musicals (PM)

32 year old Olivia Newton-John dancing with 68 year old Gene Kelly in the unusual musical Xanadu

What is the greatest movie musical of all time? “Singin’ In The Rain,” “Grease,” “The Wizard Of Oz,” “West Side Story,” and several Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films would pop up in many lists. However, this fun multimedia presentation … Continue reading

Unusual Movie Musicals

32 year old Olivia Newton-John dancing with 68 year old Gene Kelly in the unusual musical Xanadu

What is the greatest movie musical of all time? “Singin’ In The Rain,” “Grease,” “The Wizard Of Oz,” “West Side Story,” and a number of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films would pop up in many lists. However, this fun … Continue reading

The Best Movies Filmed In Chicago

The Best Movies Shot In Chicago = The Fugitive

“Best Movies Shot In Chicago” Chicago and its suburbs have been the setting for some great movies over the years. In this fascinating multimedia presentation, we will look at film clips and hear the stories about some of the best … Continue reading