Hello and welcome to my Hollywood films series website!
I hope you enjoy my website and are interested in learning about some classic Hollywood stars and films. If you are, consider becoming a “Wolffie” and attend one of my public presentations or arrange for a private showing for your group. The topics that I discuss bring back happy memories of times past. Interesting discussions occur when talking with audience members as to what the topic meant to each attendee. Often, these presentations spark further interest in the topic and the attendees will explore them further. For others, viewing the lecture gives them a background to the topic that they previously were unaware of and adds additional pleasure to their viewing experience. Students will experience a whole new world of entertainment that they have never seen simply due to the topic being in “black and white” or made before their time.
This website details information concerning all of my classic Hollywood lectures and includes dates about upcoming public and private lectures. (Please see the Upcoming Lectures and Events tab.) Be sure to check back to this site as new lecture topics are constantly added! Both in-person and Zoom lectures are available on all topics, based on your needs. For businesses, these presentations provide a work break that generates improved employee morale. Public presentations bring people from varied backgrounds together for an afternoon or evening of laughter and conversation with many opinions by attendees offered. Private presentations are also available - no group is too small or too large!
I present the lecture programs, Santa Claus appearances and customized Murder Mystery shows at your venue, so please feel free to contact me at wolffman@optonline.net or by telephone at (631) 942 - 5237 if I can be of service, answer a film question or just to say “Hello”!
If your are outside of the Long Island, New York area and looking to book a lecture, I am available for Zoom presentations by using your link. please see below for reviews of my programs frpm sponsoring organizations and audience members.
Thirty four attendees at Temple Hillel learned about Abbott and Costello.
Per the North Bellmore Public Library - (21 attendees) - I'm glad it went well and we seemed to get a lot of positive feedback. Looking forward to the October program (The Marx Brothers).
It was an afternoon of memorabilia, information and fun!
Thank you to Brentwood Historical Society for allowing me to present Jack Benny for them!
Laurel & Hardy brightened another afternoon on Long Island at the North Bellmore library!
Testimonials and reviews
Zoom presentation for the United Federation of Teachers - “Some Like it Hot” - 2/5/25 - (Twenty six attendees) - Zoom presentation for the United Federation of Teachers - Susan C. “Thanks for an enjoyable program.” Diane J. “Interesting and enjoyable. Ira you always offer us the greatest programs.” Arlene E. “Thanks for a great seminar of my favorite funny movie of all time.” Carol H. ‘Great job Larry, thanks for all the “inside” information.‘ Nancy F. “Thank you again for another enjoyable and interesting presentation. Lots of laughs.” David C. “Larry: Thank you very much for a great presentation.” Debra S. “Always a great presentation. Truly appreciate it.‘ Carol H “Dear Larry, I totally enjoyed today’s class. It was most interesting to hear the “back stories” of the movies and actors. You are a wealth of knowledge and we were an appreciative audience. Keep up your great work.” Jonathan H. “As usual, Larry’s presentations are nothing short of spectacular and intelligent!”
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library - “Some Like it Hot” - 2/4/25 - (Seventy seven attendees) - “A wonderful presentation.”, “I’m glad I saw this! I can’t wait for you to speak to our group next week for “The Producers.” I know it will be fun.“, “I lost track of time and enjoyed the clips after the lecture.”, “ This was great! I really enjoyed it.”, “I loved it! Hopefully, you’ll be back soon!”, “So much fun. Thank you.”, “I always come to your lectures. Another good one.”, “So much of the back story that I didn’t know! I learned a-lot.” and “I came for the lecture and stayed through the clips. A great afternoon.”
Zoom presentation for the United Federation of Teachers - “Jackie Gleason and The Honeymooners” - 9/18/24 - (Thirty two attendees) - Joel M. “Another fantastic presentation. I always learn so much from everything you present Thank you so much.” Sylvia A. “Thanks for all of that inside information. “ Jonathan H. “Yes - A fantastic and informational presentation.” Debra S. “Very pleased with this presentation! Can't wait for the next time. Thank you.” David C. “Larry: Thanks so very much for a great presentation on Jackie Gleason.” Jonathan H. “Count me in as well.” Joseph Z “Thank you for a well-presented and informative presentation. It was good to know the background of such a loved show.” Sue B. “Wonderful lecture. Learned a lot. Teacher EXTREMELY well prepared with loads of material to share.” Nancy F. “Thank you again for another informative and enjoyable presentation.” Janette P. “Thank you, Larry for a very informative session on Jackie Gleason and The Honeymooners.” Helen R. “I loved it. Very informative. Thank you.” Sherry S. “Very good.” Glenda L. “Terrific! Loved it.”
Rockville Centre Public Library - 9/16/24 - “Jackie Gleason and The Honeymooners” - (Fifty eight attendees) - From the library - “The crowd loved it. We heard you answered so many questions and got a round of applause! You will be back with us in the Spring.” - From attendees - “What a great show. We learned so much.” “A very entertaining time. I’m recommending you to my library.” “You should be interviewed on line. You would be a great guest.” “Informative and fun. A great afternoon.” Thanks so much. We had a great time and loved your memorabilia.” “Wow, you answered all the questions and made it a great afternoon. Now I’ll go home and watch more episodes.”
West Islip Public Library - 6/20/24 - “Airplane!” - (Eighteen attendees) - From the library - “A good crowd for an evening lecture. You got rave reviews and will be booked with us again.” From attendees - “Wow, this was fun. Thanks so much.” “You gave us so much information and were so entertaining. We were laughing during the lecture and that made the film even funnier.” “Loved the memorabilia and stories. I’m sorry that my daughter missed this, she would have loved it.” “I saw your story in the “Islip Bulletin” and wanted to learn about the movie. Thanks for a great night. We laughed a-lot.” “You really “got” me with the sound effects. It was great. I’ll have to watch the entire film again to catch everything that you told us.”
Private lecture - 5/28/24 - “Jackie Gleason and the Honeymooners” - (Forty five attendees) - “Another wonderful lecture. You’ll be back with us again.” “You really brought the topic to life.” “Really enjoyed it. You obviously enjoy your work.” “You brought us so much information. What a wonderful afternoon.” “I learned a-lot about Jackie Gleason that I didn’t know before.” “You’re the best speaker yet! I’m so glad I recommended to to our group. I’ll catch you in the library soon!”
Rockville Centre Public Library - 5/15/2024 - Carol Burnette - (Twenty eight attendees) - From the Library - ”We heard nothing but excellent reviews. You are a pleasure to work with and you will be back with us.” From attendees - “This was quite a show. We have attended other lectures that you have given and it is evident that you really love your topics.” “We came from another district to see you again. It is always fun.” “Thank you for a great afternoon. You have a-lot of enthusiasm and it shows. We’re going to recommend you to our library!” “You gave me a very fun day and I learned a-lot about Carol Burnett that I never knew before.”
Private lecture - 4/17/2024 - Lucille Ball - (Ninety six attendees) - From the organization - “We were sold out with a waiting list. Usually some of the attendees will tend to talk to themselves during presentations but you kept them captivated! We received excellent feedback from everyone and they all enjoyed themselves very much. We will have you back in the future.”
Zoom presentation for the United Federation of Teachers - 4/9/2024 - Wizard of Oz - (Fifty attendees) - From attendees - “This was great. I learned a lot of things I never knew. I've always loved the Wizard of Oz. Thanks again.” “Thank you very much for a wonderful presentation.” “Very interesting and informative class. Thank you.” “Larry: Thank you very much for another great presentation. It was very much appreciated. From Dave Cooper.” “This Wizard of Oz presentation by Larry was wonderful. I thought I was a Wizard of Oz aficionado, but Larry shared information I never knew. You’re never too old to learn. Thanks so much Larry!” “I had the laserdisc of Wizard of Oz and thought I knew it all, but there was so much new information here. Thanks, Larry.” “Thanks. I learned a lot about my favorite movie.” “Great presentation! Ira gets the best people.” “This was a fantastic class! I learned so much. Thank you for all you do in preparing and imparting all this knowledge to us!” “Great presentation such interesting facts about the movie!” “I loved your presentation. So very interesting! Thank you.” “What a magical afternoon!”
Huntington Public Library - 3/27/2024 - Lucille Ball - (Fifty five attendees) - From the Library - “The folks loved it! All rave reviews!” From attendees - “I thought IO know about Lucy, but you told me things I didn’t know. Excellent presentation.” “I’m going to recommend this program to my library. It was so much fun.” “You really put on a good show.” “I haven’t missed any of your programs here. Another good night.”
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library - 1/23/2024 - Jack Benny - (Eighty eight attendees) - From the Library - “So many people that came into the office or called and mentioned that they came to the program and loved it....really glad that so many are coming out to enjoy your lectures.” From attendees - “It was great to relive the memories. Jack Benny was such a great comedian. Thank you.” “Interesting, fun and informative. The best show of this type that I have seen.” “What a great afternoon. So much information.” “I came to your last lecture here and told my friend about the great Jackie Gleason clips, that I had never seen before, that you showed. He said he was sorry that he didn’t come. I really enjoyed today’s show, too.” “Really enjoyed the lecture. Very interesting and such great clips.” “We loved the stories and you made us laugh.” “Can’t wait for you to come back. We love the memorabilia. Who’s next?” “We were at your last lecture here and had to come back.” “Thank you for taking my questions.” “A wonderful afternoon. You made it fun.” “You showed me things that are not on the regular rotation of Benny shows that are on television. It was great! Thanks for giving me some leads as to where to get them.”
Plainview - Old Bethpage Public Library - 12/19/23 - “Holidays with the Honeymooners” - (Seventy nine attendees) - From the Library - “Your presentation was great, as always, and we know it's going to be a good day when one of your lectures is on the calendar. Actually, we had over 100 people yesterday come into the office to pick up tickets for an upcoming show, and I can't tell you how many attended your lecture Tuesday and absolutely loved it. One patron said how impressed she is that you can do the whole lecture unscripted and that it is evident how much you care about the topics you lecture about because you know them so well and the way that you talk about them is so spirited. When something brings you happiness and you share it in the way that you do, you really connect with people and it was evident in all of the kind words the patrons had for you yesterday. Thank you for everything.” From attendees - “What a great program. You told me so much! Very lively and fun.” “Really enjoyed this. I’m coming back to see your Jack Benny program next month.” “A-lot of fun. Very informative.” “I didn’t think I would like this topic as much as I did until after your talk. It was great!” “What a-lot of laughs. I’m recommending you to my library.” “An excellent talk. You certainly know your topic and kept our interest with all of the great stories. I am recommending you to my group to speak for us.”
Huntington Public Library - 12/13/23 - “Holidays with the Honeymooners” - (Forty five attendees) - From attendees - “I came to your “Quiet Man” presentation and this was just as much fun. You were very informative.” “Excellent presentation on Gleason. It’s the best I’ve seen. The shows were great!” “You know so much and share it easily. This was so much fun. There is nothing like laughing in the dark with a large crowd.” “I never knew Jackie Gleason was such a complicated individual. The film selections were wonderful. I haven’t laughed like that in a long time.” “Great memorabilia and information, as usual. Thanks for a fun night.”
Elmont Memorial Library - 12/1/23 - “Miracle on 34th Street” - (Twenty three attendees) - From attendees - “The presentation was great! You weaved so much information into the lecture and kept it interesting.” “You aren’t ‘flat or monotone’. You made the film come to life. Thanks for a wonderful afternoon.” “A really fun time. Next time I’m bringing my husband.“ “This is the best lecture on this film I have seen! It was great! Thanks so much for coming!”
Private lecture - (HOA) - 11/1/23 - Carol Burnett - (Thirty seven attendees) - From attendees - “Thank you so much for a wonderful evening.” “You will be back again with us. A very entertaining evening.” “I learned so much about Carol. Great and fun. Loved the memorabilia. Thanks for coming.”
Amityville Public Library - 10/30/23 - “Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein”- (Thirty nine attendees) - (From the library) “Thank you for coming. There was a-lot of positive feedback.” (From attendees) “You really know your material. The imitations, the slides and the personal stories really enhanced my appreciation for the film.” “A great night. I had a-lot of fun. The film clips and memorabilia were great!” “You really kept the lecture moving and took questions along the way. Great night.” “I learned so much. I’ve always been a fan of Abbott and Costello. This was really fun.” “Thank you for coming here. I’ll watch the film with a new appreciation now.” “Thanks for your information on which books to read and the abbottandcostellocollectibles.com website information.” “You brought back a-lot of fun memories tonight. Thank you.”
North Bellmore Public Library - 10/2/2013 - The Marx Brothers - (Twenty five attendees) - From attendees - “What a wonderful celebration of Groucho’s birthday.” “I thought I knew about the brothers, but you really opened my eyes.” “Thanks for an entertaining afternoon.” “I learned so much today. Those guys were so talented.” “You brought the Marx Brother to life. I loved the real life stories about them.” “We just wanted to put in a good word regarding the recent lecture given at the library by Mr. Wolff. He really brought to life the Marx brothers' careers as well as some of their personal journeys. Thank you for hosting the event, it would be great to have him back for another Hollywood lecture.”
Smithtown Historical Society - 10/2/2023 - “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” - (Twenty six attendees) - “What a great evening. So much fun.” “I love this film and you told us so many things to look for when I watch the complete film.” “Other than being disappointed by finding out there was no filming of this movie on Long Island (Larry debunked that urban legend), it was a great evening. It was so much fun!” “So much memorabilia and background information to one of my favorite films.” “Very entertaining and informative lecture by Larry Wolff. Well worth the visit to hear about the makings of this film and the actor's backgrounds.” “Wow! So much information. I’m going home right now to watch the full film again tonight!”
Private organization - Plainview, NY - 8/21/23 - James Cagney - “We have had other speakers but no one like you. We contracted you for one hour and you stayed for two! You answered all of our questions on James Cagney and many other topics as well! Your professionalism is wonderful and we will have you come back to us in the future. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.” “I never thought much of James Cagney before I attended this presentation, but now I realize what a powerful actor and human being he was. I will make it my personal project to become more familiar with his work. Thank you for opening my eyes to his amazing talent!” “The afternoon just flew by. What a great time.”
Huntington Public Library - 7/26/23 - “Abbott and Costello” - (Forty seven attendees) - From attendees - “This is by far the best lecture I have ever attended about Abbott and Costello. So much information and you kept it interesting. Thank you so much!” “You certainly love your topic. A great presentation.” “Very informative and lively.” “ I always loved Abbott and Costello. You certainly brought them to life tonight. Thank you so much.” “What a wonderful evening. Glad I came.” “I had a great time. The clips and discussion were top notch. You took us through their lives with so much information. I loved the memorabilia, too.” “I had fun. Thank you for an interesting two hours.” “Thank you so much. I have to watch their movies again. You took me back to a wonderful time.” “ What fun! Great things to look at. Please come back. I had a great time.” “Great tie! Can I buy it? Thanks for a good time tonight.”
West Islip Public Library - 7/25/23 - “Humphrey Bogart” - “I learned a-lot about Humphrey Bogart tonight. I had a good time.” “He was always one of my favorites. Thanks for a pleasant evening.” “Very interesting and the clip at the end had me laughing out loud.” “Quite an interesting man. And he died so young. I’ll watch the films you recommended.”
Temple Hillel, Valley Stream, NY - 7/20/23 - “Abbott and Costello” - From attendees - “ You are so knowledgeable. Your passion for the subject matter really comes through.” “You are enthusiastic, funny, knowledgeable and interesting. You made the talk a-lot of fun!” “How do you do it all without reading anything from notes? I am amazed.” “Thank you so much. The memorabilia was great and your love of the material really shows.” “The audience was amazed at your knowledge. We will have you back in the future. You’re part of our family now.”
Smithtown Public Library - 6/21/23 - “Casablanca” - From Attendees - “A great presentation! You are an entertainer as well as a public speaker.” “So much information. I learned a-lot about the film.” “A great time. Very entertaining. Thanks so much!” “You obviously spent a-lot of time to prepare such a presentation. And you didn’t read one line while presenting.”
Plainview - Old Bethpage Library - 6/13/23 - Abbott and Costello - (Thirty one attendees) - From attendees - “You are an entertainer as well as a presenter. The lecture just moved along and I now have a new found respect for Abbott and Costello.” “So much memorabilia and so many laughs. Thank you.” “Wow! All the information was wonderful and the laughs are just as funny today as when I watched them growing up. Thank you for some great information and memories.” “Bud and Lou are my favorites and your presentation just brought them to life.”
Plainview - Old Bethpage Library - 5/9/23 - Carol Burnett - (Fifty five attendees) “You kept us entertained with the facts of her life and career and involved with your questions to us. We had a great time.” “You don’t read the presentation at all but instead talk us through her life and career. It was a-lot of fun.” “I saw your presentation in Oyster Bay on Lucille Ball and that’s why I came today for Carol Burnett. It was great!” “Wonderful slides and an enthusiastic presentation. Thank you.”
Zoom presentation for the United Federation of Teachers - 4/25/23 - The Bowery Boys/Dead End Kids - From Attendees - “Great walk down Memory Lane. I spent many a weekend watching them. I enjoyed every one from The Dead End Kids and The Bowery Boys … Thank you so much!” “Larry, Thank you so much, Just a fantastic, though performance We learned so much about the group I just remember them from TV but there was so much more.” “Larry: Thank you so much for a great presentation. I very much enjoyed it.” “Great presentation, very informative. I learned a lot about them. Thank you so much.” “Great presentation. Wonderful photos and stories.” “Thank you so much Larry and Ira (co-host). Learned a lot and enjoyed the class!” “Wonderful history. It fills in so many holes.” “Loved this! So much interesting info. Thank you!😍” “Thank you for a wonderful presentation. You included so many fascinating details.” “Chockful of info! Thanks!” “That was an amazing seminar. It brought back memories of watching the “gang” every Saturday. Thank you.” “Thank you….enjoyed your presentation very much! Very informative.” “Thank you it was great - yes, a wonderful walk down memory lane.” “Great presentation. Incredibly informative.” “Thanks I really enjoyed this seminar.”
Private lecture (HOA) - 4/12/23 - Lucille Ball - (Sixty seven attendees) - “We had a wonderful time. Over sixty residents attended and you kept everyone’s interest.” “The laughter was infectious. She was so funny.” “A great time.” “You’ll be with us again and we are recommending you to other organizations! Thank you so much!”
North Bellmore Public Library - 3/28/23 - Laurel and Hardy - (Library staff repotted) “We received many positive reviews. The audience was very impressed.” (From attendees) “A wonderful show and a-lot of fun.” “I’ve attended many lectures around Long Island and this was one of the best I have seen.”
Brentwood Historical Society - 3/20/23 - Lucille Ball - Another SRO crowd! Thanks again to Larry Wolff for his presentation on Lucille Ball. It was standing room only!
Smithtown Historical Society - 3/20/23 - Lucille Ball - “It was a very informative, interesting and entertaining presentation.” “It was really good.”
Huntington Public Library - 2/16/23 - “The Quiet Man” - “We always get great feedback from your lectures and you obviously enjoy presenting these topics.” (From attendees) “This was so much fun.” “You told us things we never knew and we will be coming to see you in the future at other venues.” “We had a great time.”
Brentwood Historical Society - 2/20/23 - Jack Benny - Great meeting with Lawrence Wolff! Many thanks to Larry Wolff for allowing us to spend an afternoon with Jack Benny! It was one of our best meetings yet! “I know I speak for all thirty two attendees today when I say that we want you back in the future.” “Entertainment and education. A very enjoyable afternoon. Thanks so much.” “It was such an enjoyable program!”
Larry Wolff is back on March 20!
Back by popular demand, we will have Larry Wolff sharing an afternoon titled “Everyone Loves Lucy”. We all know who he’ll be talking about. If you missed his February talk on Jack Benny, you’re in for a treat. Many have said it was our best meeting ever and I expect this will be just as good.
Northport Public Library - “As always, a very successful program with “All Through The Night”. The audiences love these shows. You will be entertaining us again!”
Northport Public Library - 2/6/23 - Buster Keaton - “I was at your talk on Buster Keaton yesterday at the Northport Library, and just wanted to tell you that your talk was awesome. It was not just entertaining but a great insight into one of the forgotten legends of Hollywood. Your talk was one of the best I've been to that mix both entertainment and education. I look forward to seeing you again in future lectures.” (Thank you Steve T.) “This was one of the best presentations I have ever seen. I will be attending you lectures in other libraries beginning with the Huntington library next month.” (Thank you Robert M.)
Private organization - 2/3/23 - Victor Borge - “Your lectures are always so entertaining and so much fun.”
Zoom lecture for the United Federation of Teachers - 2/9/23 - The Marx Brothers - “Thank you so much! Wonderful!”, “A really great presentation Larry! Thank you so much.”, “Thanks so much, really enjoyed it and so much great information and so fun!!!”, “Thank you so much Larry and Ira. A great presentation!”, “Loved the webinar. Thank you so much! So enjoyable.”, “Thank you for a wonderfully interesting and engaging class! 😊” and “As always, thank you for a phenomenal seminar!!!”
Bethpage Public Library - “Thank you for a popular program! “Christmas with the Comedians” was wonderful and the audience had an excellent time.“ “Extremely outgoing and kept the audience involved.”
West Hempstead Public Library - “The presentation for “Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” was great! Everyone really enjoyed it and I was so happy they all stayed for the film! I was really happy with the turnout.”
Mineola Memorial Library - From attendees - “We were impressed to see you quoted as an expert in regard to the movie Stan and Ollie. We look forward to seeing you again at your next program. We loved your “A Christmas Story” presentation.”
Private Company - “Our audience loved it and you were so involved with them. This is the third program you have presented and we will have you back again. A very professional and entertaining afternoon.”
Oceanside Public Library - “Great turnout for “Laurel and Hardy”. Thank you so much for answering all of the audience’s questions.”
Private audience - “Very entertaining. We learned and laughed a-lot! Professional in every way!”
Oceanside Library - “Very professional. We will have you back again. Great memorabilia for “Christmas with the Comedians”. The audience loved it.”
Commack Library - “Excellent program for “The Wizard of Oz”. Wonderful display of memorabilia. Many positive reviews!”
Private audience - “What an evening! We had such a good time with so many laughs! You bring the subjects to life! Your obvious love for the topic shines through. We will have you back with your other topics.”
Private Organization - “Unlike other speakers, you gave an in-depth and thorough lecture with much information on the topic. Enjoyable and fun with many laughs. And you really did enjoy the audience - you will be back with us again.”
Private Zoom lecture for the United Federation of Teachers - “Really enjoyed the class. Great photos! Thank you!” “Thanks for an informative lecture - you are very knowledgeable.” “Thank you for the Presentation. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The time flew by. Great act. Great memories - amazing time in entertainment history !!!” “Fantastic presentation - really enjoyed it learned so much. Going home and watching a film. Thanks again.” “Generated my interest again in the boys - we don't have comedy teams anymore.” “YES , please do this again!!!!” “GREAT SEMINAR.” “I was feeling kind of blue today but Larry's presentation of “Abbott & Costello” really made me feel 100% better.”
Private Zoom lecture - “Our audience LOVED your presentation. You will be back again.” ( PS - I have been back - five times and counting.)
Elmont Public Library patrons - “Hold That Ghost” - “You were so informative and entertaining. Your film choice was a treat.” “What a great afternoon. Your enthusiasm is catching! Thank you so much for making me laugh.” “Your topics are presented with great photos and the information presented is so easily understood. You obviously love doing these presentations. I will be back whenever you are presenting.” “The presentation and memorabilia were terrific.” “I have enjoyed all three of your talks here. Please come back.”
East Islip Library patrons - “How do you know so much about the topic? What a wonderful afternoon watching “Christmas with the Comedians”. You made my day.”
Hauppauge - Private lecture - “We want more! Very Entertaining. Please come back!”
Bohemia - Private lecture - “You are very well informed and entertaining. Great choices of films.”
Private Zoom lecture - “Laurel and Hardy” - “This was a magnificent presentation. If you offer it again, I will take it again!!” ,”What a marvelous seminar. It was very informative and I learned so much.” and “Thank you for a wonderful 2 hours. A nice way to spend an afternoon.”
Seaford Public Library - “The audience had a wonderful time watching “Christmas with the Comedians”. Thank you so much.”
Private lecture - “Your enthusiasm for the topic is infectious. The entire audience loved the presentation. Thanks again!”
Private Zoom lecture for the United Federation of Teachers three part lecture series - Silent film Comedians - Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd - (2022) “Thank you, Larry, it was fantastic!” “Lawrence: Great presentation. I’m really looking forward to the next two weeks.”, “Larry, this was one of the best lectures I've heard. Looking forward to Keaton next week.”, “Very informative and enjoyable”, “Great presentation Larry”, “Wonderful overview of Keaton.”, '“Wonderful & well researched. I learned a ton.”, “It was fantastic!”, “I loved the presentation. Time flew by.”, “This is my first and I’ll take any course any course given by Larry! This is the best, most researched, wonderfully entertaining class I've ever taken with the UFT.”, “Thank you for this wonderful program.“, “This course has been fabulous! Thank you so much!”, “I agree, Larry is wonderful.”, “Larry, every course you give is first rate. Now I know more on Harold Lloyd. I loved your presentation!”, “Larry, I loved your introduction and commentary. Looking forward to future courses with you!”, “Larry, the class is very informative. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you!”, “I loved today's class on Harold Lloyd. I didn't know much about him. Thank you.”, “Wonderful class! I learned so much - so entertaining, too!, “Larry: Thank you so much for your hard work and great presentations. It is very much appreciated.”
Private lecture - 6/9/22 - Jack Benny - “The audience thought you were excellent. You will be back soon!”
Bayshore Historical Society - 6/16/22 - Charles Chaplin - “The audience was mesmerized. No side talking or people leaving. You had them in the palm of your hand. Wonderful lecture about “Charlie Chaplin”, his life and it had wonderful audience involvement. They loved the memorabilia, too!” “We will have you back next year!”
Yaphank - Private lecture -7/18/22 - Charles Chaplin - “As an historian, your lecture amazed me. You didn’t have to refer to your notes and the amount of information you provided on “Charlie Chaplin” was very impressive and entertaining. You will be back with us.”
Northport Public Library - 7/25/22 - “High Noon” - “Watching the film (High Noon) after your discussion made the film much more enjoyable. I learned so much and appreciate the now film even more. Thanks so much!” :Great items to look at before the presentation. All in all it was a fun afternoon.”
Hauppauge Public Library - 8/10/22 - “Jaws” really entertained the audience.”
Private lecture -11/1/22 - Humphrey Bogart - “You obviously love doing this. We had such a great afternoon. Thank you for entertaining us so much,”
Northport Public Library - 11/14/22 - Benny Hill - “You are so enthusiastic and I learned so much about “Benny Hill”. The clips you presented were hysterical. Thanks for making my day.”
Elmont Public Library - 11/18/22 - “What a great turnout for “Babes in Toyland”. The audience was very impressed.” (More than 40 attendees)
East Islip Public Library - 11/27/22 - “You made the film “It’s a Wonderful Life” so much more interesting. Thanks for a very entertaining afternoon.”
Sachem Public Library - 12/5/22 - “We came expecting to only see the film “Babes in Toyland” but you gave us so much more to think about. Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.” “You are fun to listen to.”
Mineola Memorial Library (12/17/22) - (“Memories of a 1960’s Television Christmas”) - “We had such a great afternoon. We laughed and laughed and you stayed behind for two hours answering our questions. Thank you so much”
Amityville Public Library - 1/9/23 - Lucille Ball - “Really enjoyed the show. The time just flew by.” “I had a great time. Will attend your next show, too.” “You answered a-lot of questions and made it fun.” 3/6/23 - “The Quiet Man” - “Rave reviews from attendees.” “We will come to future lectures after seeing you tonight.” “Excellent lecture and knowledge on a great film. You made it even more fun.” “Amazing time. Thank you.”
Private Zoom lecture - 1/11/23 - “Jack Benny” - “That was terrific. Thank you.”, “Great presentation! Thank you!❤️❤️”, “Thank you for this wonderful presentation!”, “Thanks so much for a wonderful presentation! Loved it!👏👏👍👍”, “Another great presentation. I learned a bunch of wonderful trivia. Larry is always great.”, “I came on late but loved what I did see!!”, “Excellent. We really laughed!”, “Fantastic Job Very Though Brought back some very early memories Thank you so much.”, “Thank you for a fascinating presentation!”, “Fantastic presentation! Thank you!”, “ Great presentation!! Thank you.”, “Good memories. Especially The Ed Sullivan Show.”, “This was such a treat. Thank you so much for such a great presentation.”, “THIS WAS A GREAT TREAT. IS IT BEING REPEATED? I COULD WATCH IT AGAIN.”
Private lecture -1/12/23 - “Laurel and Hardy” - “Another great lecture from "‘Mr. Hollywood’”. “Wonderful memorabilia.”
Private lecture - 1/13/23 - “Laurel and Hardy” - “You made it so interesting and we learned so much.” “We laughed out loud at the film clips! A great afternoon.”
Smithtown loved Lucy!