December 2022
Kodachrome Christmas
A Kodachrome Christmas, written and directed by former Seinfeld writer, Pat Hazell, stars Milwaukee’s own John McGivern, best known for his Emmy® Award-winning work on PBS. John and Pat are also the producing team that brought the hit comedies, The Wonder Bread Years, Bunk Bed Brothers and Shear Madness. John’s likable delivery shines as the audience enters the colorful world of cable access TV hostess, Earlene Hoople, the self-proclaimed "Queen of Rural Media," while she records her Christmas special before a live studio audience. Fresh-baked Christmas…
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A Kodachrome Christmas, written and directed by former Seinfeld writer, Pat Hazell, stars Milwaukee’s own John McGivern, best known for his Emmy® Award-winning work on PBS. John and Pat are also the producing team that brought the hit comedies, The Wonder Bread Years, Bunk Bed Brothers and Shear Madness. John’s likable delivery shines as the audience enters the colorful world of cable access TV hostess, Earlene Hoople, the self-proclaimed "Queen of Rural Media," while she records her Christmas special before a live studio audience. Fresh-baked Christmas…
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A Kodachrome Christmas, written and directed by former Seinfeld writer, Pat Hazell, stars Milwaukee’s own John McGivern, best known for his Emmy® Award-winning work on PBS. John and Pat are also the producing team that brought the hit comedies, The Wonder Bread Years, Bunk Bed Brothers and Shear Madness. John’s likable delivery shines as the audience enters the colorful world of cable access TV hostess, Earlene Hoople, the self-proclaimed "Queen of Rural Media," while she records her Christmas special before a live studio audience. Fresh-baked Christmas…
Find out more »January 2023
John McGivern- Wisconsin’s Own
John McGivern is best known for his Emmy-award winning work on PBS. His one-man-shows, The Early Stories of John McGivern, Midsummer Night McGivern, and John McGivern’s Home for the Holidays tell the stories of being the third born of six kids in a working-class Irish Catholic Family in Wisconsin. Oshkosh was featured in Season Four of his Around the Corner with John McGivern where he traveled across the state exploring, living, working, and playing in Wisconsin’s unique communities. His stories are personal, funny, touching, and familiar. His themes…
Find out more »February 2023
“Italians, Poles, and Parishes” The Evolution of Milwaukee’s East Side Neighborhood
Milwaukee County Historical Society presents: A community discussion with John McGivern, Fr. Tim Kitzke Frank Alioto, and Pat Suminksi "Italians, Poles, and Parishes" The Evolution of Milwaukee's East Side Neighborhood FREE $5 suggested donation Panel discussion with: John McGivern, Fr. Tim Kitzke, Frank Alioto, and Pat Suminski Join us for a discussion about the Milwaukee’s East Side, its history and how it looks today. Space is limited- early registration is recommended: https://forms.gle/Pz5v1JZ2omcuWnwb7
Find out more »April 2023
John McGivern’s Summer Stories
John takes us through the summer cycle of Memorial Day, school’s end, the 4th of July, summer camp, family vacation, the dog days of August, and the dreaded arrival of Labor Day when it all comes to an inevitable end with the return to school. John’s brilliant talent for comedy and storytelling will send you into summertime feeling like a kid again.
Find out more »September 2023
Paris, Normandy & Seine River Cruise – ELJO Travel
Join John McGivern on this week-long, river cruise aboard the MS Amadeus Diamond, which starts and ends in Paris, combines the most romantic city in the world with a fascinating historical journey. Follow the footsteps of van Gogh, Cezanne and Gauguin on this tour along the winding Seine River into Normandy (without doubt one of the most beautiful regions of France), up to Le Havre on the rugged Atlantic coast. Normandy played an important role in World War II and…
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John McGivern’s Home For The Holidays
Emmy Award-winning comedian John McGivern serves up hilarious and heartwarming holiday stories from his childhood on the east side of Milwaukee. Jumpstart your Christmas season with guaranteed laughs along with special musical guests: OCHS Jazz Knights and Minor 7ths. John McGivern is best known for his work on PBS, but also his appearances in We’re That Funny (HBO), Out There II (Comedy Central) and The Princess Diaries (Disney).
Find out more »John McGivern’s Home For The Holidays
Emmy Award-winning comedian John McGivern serves up hilarious and heartwarming holiday stories from his childhood on the east side of Milwaukee. Jumpstart your Christmas season with guaranteed laughs along with special musical guests: OCHS Jazz Knights and Minor 7ths. John McGivern is best known for his work on PBS, but also his appearances in We’re That Funny (HBO), Out There II (Comedy Central) and The Princess Diaries (Disney).
Find out more »John McGivern’s Home For The Holidays
Emmy Award-winning comedian John McGivern serves up hilarious and heartwarming holiday stories from his childhood on the east side of Milwaukee. Jumpstart your Christmas season with guaranteed laughs along with special musical guests: OCHS Jazz Knights and Minor 7ths. John McGivern is best known for his work on PBS, but also his appearances in We’re That Funny (HBO), Out There II (Comedy Central) and The Princess Diaries (Disney).
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