Thursdays – Famous Jewish Personalities in Politics, Science, Music and Art
12/5 @ 3:15 12/12, 12/19, & 12/26 @ 3:00 PM/ CH
Instructor: Stuart Liss
12/5 Theda Bara
As the first “vamp” of the silver screen, studios made sure Theda Bara’s private life was Hollywood’s best-kept secret. She rose to stardom under a shroud of mystery, mesmerized audiences with her dark looks, and then disappeared.
12/12 Susan Hayward
Susan Hayward was the American actress best known for her passionate fictional portrayals of the dramatic lives of real people. But, given the dramatics of her own life, Hayward made for a compelling character herself—and her life would have made for a great movie
Phil Hartman 12/19
Everyone seems to have a favorite Phil Hartman character. After all, there are so many to choose from: SNL’s Anal-Retentive Chef, The Simpsons’ Troy McClure, or even morally reprehensible Bill McNeal from NewsRadio.
Robin Williams 12/26
With a career spanning decade, many of us grew up with Robin Williams. Whether it was Mork & Mindy, Dead Poets Society, or Jumanji, Williams’ frenetic charm and his ability to jump between the hilarious and the heart-wrenching made him an unforgettable part of our lives. When we lost Robin Williams, we lost a little bit of brightness in the world
