More than just a TV classic, The Mary Tyler Moore Show changed the landscape of television and inspired audiences with its portrayal of a single, career-driven woman finding her way in a big city. Mary Tyler Moore didn’t just “turn … Continue reading
Mel Brooks wrote, directed, and starred in some of the funniest movies of all time. He even wrote the music for them! As a TV writer working for the great Sid Caesar, Mel Brooks contributed to perhaps the funniest TV … Continue reading
LIVE EVENT: Bob Newhart turned 93 on September 5, 2022. He is a living legend and widely regarded as one of the nicest men in Hollywood history. Two of his sitcoms became iconic, and his appearances on the Tonight Show … Continue reading
The West Wing is one of the most critically acclaimed television shows of all time. LIVE ON ZOOM The brainchild of Aaron Sorkin reminded us that many people who go into government do so because they care deeply about our … Continue reading
The West Wing is my favorite TV show. As a professional historian focusing on presidential elections and American political history, I admire Aaron Sorkin’s patriotic and idealistic writing about government. It’s easy to be cynical about politicians, but Sorkin created … Continue reading