Review: ‘The First Lady of Television’ tells the story of an early-days TV star with a backbone

This world premiere play in Skokie recounts the important story of the courageous, Emmy-winning Gertrude Berg, but it only ...

Review: ‘The First Lady of Television’ weaves drama and comedy with powerhouse cast

The play puts Gertrude Berg front and center in a period piece embedded with a razor’s edge of contemporary urgency and ...
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Gold star: Ideally cast, timely ‘First Lady of Television’ shines at Northlight

The First Lady of Television” — 3 stars “On your toes, darlings.” Broadcast pioneer and writer/actor Gertrude Berg — as imagined by playwright James Sherman and portrayed by the ...

Before There Was Jimmy Kimmel, There Was Jean Muir

In August 1950, NBC announced that the actress Jean Muir would have a lead role in a new TV show, “The Aldrich Family.” An accomplished performer on stage, Muir was set to become one of America’s ...

Conan O'Brien speculates on the future of Stephen Colbert, late night, and television as a whole

We’ve heard from various voices in the late-night TV game, including David Letterman, Samantha Bee, and Jay Leno, about their opinions on CBS firing Stephen Colbert and ending The Late Show. But few ...

Conan O'Brien foresees the end of late-night TV, makes bold prediction on Stephen Colbert's future

Television Academy Hall of Fame honoree Conan O'Brien discusses the future of late-night TV and praised Stephen Colbert following CBS "Late Show" cancellation news ...