Vintage U.S. Television- Lucy, Cowboys, Hayseeds, Doctors, and the Bunkers with John Anderson, MED '72 (MD)

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Lifelong Learning LogoCourse Title: Vintage U.S. Television- Lucy, Cowboys, Hayseeds, Doctors, and the Bunkers

Instructor: John Anderson, MED '72 (MD)

Brought to you by Odyssey  

October 21, 2025 - December 4, 2025 (6 Sessions)

Thursdays,  6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET 

Virtual via Zoom

 

Course Description: Explore the evolution of American television through its most iconic genres and characters. From the comedy of Sid Caesar and Lucy & Desi, to the drama of Dr. Kildare, the Western heroism of Marshall Dillon, and the cultural impact of The Beverly Hillbillies and All in the Family, this course traces TV’s rise and its reflection of American life.

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ABOUT Dr. John Anderson, SOM '72 (MD)
Odyssey Instructor

Dr. Anderson earned his A.B. in Mathematics from the College of the Holy Cross in 1968 and his M.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1972. He served as an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine before retiring from his medical career.

In retirement, Dr. Anderson has combined his passion for history and media as a docent and member of the Board of Directors at the National Capital Radio and Television Museum in Bowie, Maryland. He has written more than 25 articles on the history of American television for the museum's bulletin and has presented widely on topics ranging from I Love Lucy and the rise of Desilu to the cultural impact of TV Westerns, rural comedies of the 1960s, and groundbreaking series by Norman Lear. 

Blending medical insight, media history, and personal reflection, Dr. [Last Name] brings a unique perspective to the golden age of American television.

 Event Date
Starts:
Thursday, October 23, 2025
6:00pm EDT

Ends:
Thursday, December 4, 2025
8:00pm EDT

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