Manage the local collections, our Research Room and archives are headquartered just across the hall from this auditorium. In the Missouri Valley room, youll find books, articles, and newspaper clippings documenting the history of organized crime in kansas city, from black hand era violence, to syndicate bootlegs through the 26year reign of the crime boss nick subella, associated with skimming casinos in las vegas and bombing businesses in the river key. Whether we like it or not, organized crime is a part of our history. Moreover, it continues to capture our fascination as well as generate interest in new scholarship. Last year, the special Collections Department acquired a piece of our mafia past when the organized crime files of the Kansas City Star were donated by former star reporter mike mcgraw. These files contained photos, notes, and reports on local mafia members, and provide a glimpse of how reporters investigated the mob during its heyday. A story about the collection by Jona
And im kerry sayers. And im your host, bill kurtis. Today we look back at the great comedies of television through the decades. If laughter truly is the best medicine than television has had a hand in keeping america healthy since the 1950s. Comedy has been a staple on television since it first clicked on and they have come in all shapes and sizes from variety shows to scripted characters and wonky animations, tv has found so many ways to make us laugh and keep us in stitches. Were looking back today on our Favorite Television comedies through the decades who not only made us laugh but were also recognized by one of the hightest tv honors the emmys. From a modern stone age family to some not quite ready for prime time players and a show but we begin with the first lady of television. The queen of comedy. Lucille ball. Few shows have had the impact of i love lucy, a comedic and cultural force that made its Television Debut in 1951. With four emmy wins and 20 nominations, its still one o
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