Milly’s Orchid Show at Park West
Live performance of Brigid Murphy’s variety show “Milly’s Orchid Show” at the Park West in Chicago.
Live performance of Brigid Murphy’s variety show “Milly’s Orchid Show” at the Park West in Chicago.
An episode of “Watch It!” featuring short segments centered around sports. Segments cover bungee jumping, Bill Veeck, the importance of neighborhood basketball games, and more.
Still frame of two people in a backyard with the song Alley Oop, performed by The Hollywood Argyles, playing.
This tape is a compilation of wonderful soul performances from the 1960’s TV show, “Shindig!” James Brown performs “Please, Please, Please” and “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag.” Tina Turner performs “A Fool In Love” by herself, “Money” and “I’ll Be Doggone” with Marvin Gaye. Marvin Gaye performs “Hitch Hike.” Booker T & the Mgs perform “Green Onions”. Joe Tex performs “Hold What You’ve Got.” Aretha Franklin performs “Rock-A-Bye Your Baby.” Two vintage commercials are included on the tape to remind us that “Shindig!” was brought to us “by the swingin’ cows and dairy farmers of the American Dairy Association” who remind us to “make it milk…OR VITALITY.”
Prologue Theatre’s 1991 musical production of Studs Terkel’s award-winning “The Good War.” Using a simple set and minimal props, the cast evokes myriad characters whose monologues voice the different perspectives of those alive during World War II, including American soldiers, German soldiers, nurses, teenagers, Japanese civilians, and scientists.
An episode of “Watch It!” featuring mostly music-related segments. Includes cab drivers’ comments on Mick Jagger, blacksmiths talking about their art and lifestyles, Percy Mayfield, and more.