Preview selections in the "movie music" film history series by downloading the 1-page program
for any of the 15 shows listed here and by clicking on any of the live links found on each program.
We cover American history from the year 1914 thru present day in a highly visual, briskly-paced 3-hour presentation divided into two 90-minute sessions that are typically presented a week or two apart. Q&A with audience participation often follows each session.
The Ascension scene near the end of "Cocoon" (1985) is emblematic of director Ron Howard's outstanding story-telling.
This 3-hour "American History and Today" presentation tours through more than 100 years--from 1914 to present day--and is typically featured in two 90-minute sessions scheduled a week apart, primarily at public libraries, community colleges, and state universities.
Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy revisit the making of Smokey's hit song in 1962: "I'll Try Something New"
A film compilation from Viva Las Vegas (1964).