The late Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter.  Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on broadcast television.  As the first woman cohost on the Today Show and the first woman to be co-anchor on the network evening national newscast, Barbara Walters broke many important stories – and smashed the glass ceiling for women in broadcasting.  Her career is legendary.  Her life story is amazing.  And this presentation is not to be missed!

From serious news and election coverage to celebrity specials and glamorous red-carpet interviews, Barbara Walters has been a ubiquitous figure in American broadcasting.  She interviewed Fidel Castro and Monica Lewinsky, Sadaam Hussein and Tom Cruise  In this riveting multimedia presentation, we will look at the professional triumphs
and intriguing private life of the iconic Barbara Walters – a woman who had been in the public eye for over 50 years.

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The late Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter.  Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on broadcast television.  As the first woman cohost on the Today Show and the first woman to be co-anchor on the network evening national newscast, Barbara Walters broke many important stories – and smashed the glass ceiling for women in broadcasting.  Her career is legendary.  Her life story is amazing.  And this presentation is not to be missed!

From serious news and election coverage to celebrity specials and glamorous red-carpet interviews, Barbara Walters has been a ubiquitous figure in American broadcasting.  She interviewed Fidel Castro and Monica Lewinsky, Sadaam Hussein and Tom Cruise  In this riveting multimedia presentation, we will look at the professional triumphs
and intriguing private life of the iconic Barbara Walters – a woman who had been in the public eye for over 50 years.

FORMAT: Hybrid – you can attend in person or online.

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Sept. 15: Thomas Edison

Sept. 22 Henry Ford

Sept 29 Steve Jobs. Click here to read a short article I wrote about Jobs’ use of Zen made him rich – and failed him in his private life!

  Each week I will use video clips, share little-known stories and offer intriguing insights into the inventor, his world and his creations.  This is a brand news series – one that was requested by people who attended our sold-out Spring classes.  Don’t miss it!

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Sept. 15: Thomas Edison

Sept. 22 Henry Ford

Sept 29 Steve Jobs. Click here to read a short article I wrote about Jobs’ use of Zen made him rich – and failed him in his private life!

  Each week I will use video clips, share little-known stories and offer intriguing insights into the inventor, his world and his creations.  This is a brand news series – one that was requested by people who attended our sold-out Spring classes.  Don’t miss it!

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March. 4: Alexander Graham Bell

March. 11 Walt Disney

March 18 Steve Jobs. Click here to read a short article I wrote about Jobs’ use of Zen made him rich – and failed him in his private life!

  Each week I will use video clips, share little-known stories and offer intriguing insights into the inventor, his world and his creations.  This is a brand news series – one that was requested by people who attended our sold-out Spring classes.  Don’t miss it!

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