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at Second Sight,” on Nov. 6, 1986, as episode 6 in the series’ third season. (72) Future U.S. presidents Richard Nixon (73), Ronald Reagan (74) and George H.W. Bush (75) spoke at Leisure World during campaign events. Future presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole campaigned in Leisure World for her spouse, United States Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, during his 1996 presidential campaign. (76) Leisure World Seal Beach’s proximity to Los Angeles assured its summer amphitheater concerts often had star lineups. The weekly events have featured well-known artists such as singers Debbie Reynolds, Rosemary Clooney, Kathryn Grayson, Pat Boone, Glen Campbell, Anita O’Day, Tony Martin, Buddy Greco, Frankie Avalon, John Davidson and Frankie Laine, as well as the bands or orchestras of Harry James, Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Les Brown, Nelson Riddle and Lawrence Welk. Prominent small groups included The Mills Brothers, The Ink Spots, The Lettermen, The Kingston Trio, The Four Freshmen, The Coasters, The Lennon Sisters and The Diamonds. Among the actors who appeared at the Amphitheater were Mickey Rooney, Dorothy Lamour, Buddy Ebsen, Nanette Fabray, Martha Raye, Florence Henderson and Sally Kellerman. (77) (78)

RECOGNITION

• 1963 —Ross Cortese named “Builder of the Year,” National Association of Home Builders (79)

• 1999— Ross and Alona Cortese were named among “The Most 100 Influential Builders of the Century,” Builder Magazine (3)

• 2017—“ Seven Most Popular Destinations for Seniors,” The Motley Fool (80)

• 2019—“ Best Orange County Leisure Community,” Los Angeles Times Readers’ Poll (81)

• 2020—“ America’s Best and Most Affordable Beach Towns for Retirement,” National Association of Realtors (82)

• 2020—“ Best Orange County Leisure Community,” Los Angeles Times Readers’ Poll (83) NOTABLE PEOPLE

• Thomas Amberry ( 19222017): At age 71, made 2,750 consecutive basketball free throws to set a Guinness world record.

• Mary F. Lindsley (1907-1997): A creative writing professor at New York City’s Hunter College for 41 years, she published over 15 books of fiction, poetry and plays. Also wrote as Mary L. Jaffee. (84)

• Kate Pedigo ( 1911- 2016): A folk-art painter who wrote and published books in three different genres after her 80th birthday. (85) Like to know more? Professor Thompson’s sources appear below.

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