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.
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Broadway In Chicago, the Marriott Lincolnshire, Drury Lane Theater, Goodman Theatre, and Steppenwolf Theater (among others) have exciting programs this year for theater lovers. This fast and fascinating multimedia presentation will highlight all of the major shows coming to Chicago … Continue reading →
The Story Of Uncle Miltie The First TV Superstar He was known to one and all as simply: “Uncle Miltie.” Today we explore the long life and unparalleled career of the one and only Mr. Television – Milton Berle! He … Continue reading →
The Marx Brothers were much, much better than you remember! Their humor uplifted American spirits during the Depression and established new standards for comedy. The Marx Brothers’ combination of odd and unique talents, including a harp-playing mime, a Jewish comic … Continue reading →
Unexpected Movie Teams Some movie teams seem inevitable and natural. The Ratpack. Fred and Ginger. But some films boast completely unexpected movie teams. For instance, did you know that Sidney Poitier and Robert Redford co-starred in a terrific movie … Continue reading →
