Category Archives: Film/Television

Tim Carpenter’s TED Talk

Posted on March 22, 2017 by EngAGE

Have you ever listened to EngAGE Founder and Executive Director Tim Carpenter’s excellent TED Talk? In 2011, he explained EngAGE in an informative and entertaining presentation to a very receptive audience. Take a look! It’s eleven minutes well spent.   … Continue reading →

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Audition Opportunity for Steve Harvey’s New Show: “Little Big Shots: Forever Young”

Posted on January 29, 2017 by EngAGE

EDIT: EngAGE has nothing to do with the production of this show! If you are interested in being a contestant, please contact the Senior Casting Producer, Kim Clevenger, at  kimclevengercasting@gmail.com  Want to be a show biz star? Helene Weinberg, Program … Continue reading →

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Profiles: Excelsior! Stan Lee

Posted on December 27, 2016 by EngAGE

“Profiles” is an EngAGE Blog category devoted to occasional posts about older people who have made a significant creative impact in our world. Today’s subject: STAN LEE. The ageless Stan Lee, whose name is synonymous with Marvel Comics, celebrates his 94th … Continue reading →

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Worth Repeating for the Holidays: Radio City Music Hall Opens in 1932

Posted on December 26, 2016 by EngAGE

“Worth Repeating for the Holidays” brings you holiday posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 12/27/12: The Radio City Music Hall opened in Manhattan on December 27, 1932, as a venue for concerts, movies … Continue reading →

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Worth Repeating for the Holidays: “The Howdy Doody Show” Premieres in 1947

Posted on December 25, 2016 by EngAGE

“Worth Repeating for the Holidays” brings you holiday posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 12/26/12: The Howdy Doody Show premiered on 12/27/47 and was on the air from 1947 through 1960. “The idea for Howdy … Continue reading →

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Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” As Never Seen Before

Posted on May 4, 2016 by EngAGE

A reminder that “Still Dreaming,” produced by friends of EngAGE Hank Rogerson and Jilann Spitzmiller, is now available as a DVD or streaming rental! Visit their website to order this funny, dramatic, and sensitive documentary featuring retired Broadway entertainers living at The … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Town Halls: Cultural Equity & Inclusion Initiative

Posted on May 2, 2016 by EngAGE

The first of 12 Town Halls for LA County’s Cultural Equity & Inclusion Initiative takes place on May 2nd in Torrance at 7 pm. Members of the general public are invited to join the conversation and share their comments, ideas and … Continue reading →

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