The family came back together. Those who saw that day, and those who have seen it in the eyes of others, gathered Saturday night at Washburn University to mark 50 years since a massive tornado cut a trail of destruction through the heart of Topeka that fateful evening — June 8, 1966. “Fifty years. It’s like having a family back together,” Bill Kurtis said.
There was a time, a time before he provided the tongue-in-cheek narration for the movie "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," when Bill Kurtis reigned supreme among Chicago news anchors.
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Bill Kurtis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Bill Kurtis for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Bill Kurtis generally travels from Mettawa, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Calvin Trillin, Linda Ellerbee, Juan Williams, Van Jones and Bob Costas. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bill Kurtis for an upcoming live or virtual event.
The family came back together. Those who saw that day, and those who have seen it in the eyes of others, gathered Saturday night at Washburn University to mark 50 years since a massive tornado cut a trail of destruction through the heart of Topeka that fateful evening — June 8, 1966. “Fifty years. It’s like having a family back together,” Bill Kurtis said.
There was a time, a time before he provided the tongue-in-cheek narration for the movie "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," when Bill Kurtis reigned supreme among Chicago news anchors.
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
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