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John McGivern (born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American actor and writer, best known for playing Bruce McIntosh in the Disney film The Princess Diaries and many commercials for companies such as Kohl's department store, Sears, and Philadelphia Cream Cheese. He is a graduate of St. Lawrence Seminary, in Mount Calvary, WI. In 2010 he received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence On Camera: Programming - Performer in the Chicago/Midwest region. As a playwright, his work includes Shear Madness, a comedic murder mystery with audience participation elements, and several one-man monologue shows. He performed at the inaugural We're Funny That Way! comedy festival in 1997, and appeared in the festival's documentary film in 1998. He is also the host of Around the Corner with John McGivern, a Milwaukee PBS series in which he visits and profiles various communities throughout Wisconsin.
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1954-11-16
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Milwaukee,_Wisconsin
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Milwaukee,_Wisconsin
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St._Lawrence_Seminary
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Wednesday on Lake Effect: Restaurant Jobs, 'Alone Bird,' 'Artists Without Borders' Exhibit, John McGivern Stage Show

Wednesday on Lake Effect, millions of jobs were lost due to the pandemic but one industry is struggling to find workers: restaurants. We explore why. Then, speak with the author of Alone Bird: A Story About Autism. Then, explore a new exhibit at the Museum of Wisconsin Art that features pieces by local artists with roots abroad. Plus, John McGivern talks about his latest one man show, now on stage and in person at the Pabst.
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John McGivern gives Milwaukee a much needed laugh with his socially distanced show at the Pabst theater – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

After more than a year of pandemic health restrictions, Milwaukee-born Emmy award-winning entertainer John McGiburn presents a live solo exhibition, “Approaching John McGiburn,” to a crowd of COVID-safe capacities. (However, it is not too close) ”was done. Pabst Theater on April 23rd. The COVID-19 crisis had a devastating impact on...
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Milwaukee's own John McGivern returns to the stage this weekend

Milwaukee’s own John McGivern returns to the Pabst. After a long wait, Milwaukee's own John McGivern returns to the stage this weekend. He joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about his close up. After a long wait, Milwaukee's own John McGivern returns to the stage this weekend. He joins FOX6 WakeUp...
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Milwaukee's John McGivern branches into more states with new TV series

Milwaukee actor and comedian John McGivern, who developed a statewide following for public television’s “Around the Corner with John McGivern," is going independent in partnership with Plum Media of Milwaukee for a new show called “John McGivern’s Main Streets.”. While “Around the Corner” presented humorous, fun travelogues on Milwaukee neighborhoods...
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No longer exiled, John McGivern is heading to ‘Main Streets’

John McGivern is back, baby. And he’s heading to the main streets of the Midwest. The beloved Milwaukee personality announced his newest show Wednesday morning, John McGivern’s Main Streets. The show will serve as a more wide-ranging replacement for Around The Corner With John McGivern, which was recently dropped by Milwaukee PBS after 8,000 seasons and boy oh boy did we receive some interesting emails about that.
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VIDEO | John McGivern is back!

March 3, 2021 – Washington Co., WI – A familiar face is returning to TV and maybe your neighborhood. Actor, comedian, and TV host John McGivern is returning to local airwaves. He’s hosting a new half-hour weekly TV show called John McGivern’s Main Streets. John is setting his GPS for...
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TV host John McGivern returns with new show

TV host John McGivern is returning to Milwaukee airwaves with a new show John McGivern’s Main Streets. Season 1 of the show will showcase 13 main streets across the Midwest, including those in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan. “We’re going to go 300 miles in all directions of my condo in...
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Big news ahead for John McGivern fans….. stay tuned!

March 1, 2021 – Washington Co., WI – It was December 13, 2020 when John McGivern put on a fabulous show in Hartford. That was also the date McGivern announced his show Around the Corner with John McGivern would not be renewed for a 10th season. Good news, however, for...
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John McGivern is Back!

Beloved Milwaukee Icon and Actor John McGivern is back! After a long awaited return to the stage John has two exciting projects in store for us. Today, he joins us to talk about his new show exploring the quaint small towns and Main Streets of the Midwest, and his stage show "UP CLOSE... but not too close with John McGivern" at the Pabst Theater.
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John McGivern returning to TV with "Main Streets"

The beloved John McGivern is returning to TV with a brand new travel show. Fans of actor, comedian and TV host John McGivern will delight in the news that he's filming a new travel show, "John McGivern's Main Streets." The new half-hour, weekly program will debut in January of 2022.
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Milwaukee PBS reveals 2021 production plans (with no new John McGivern shows)

Viewers like you were shook back in December when it was revealed that Milwaukee PBS would not be renewing popular travel show Around The Corner With John McGivern. “We understand Around The Corner With John McGivern is a beloved tradition and escape for many Wisconsin families,” Milwaukee PBS vice president and general manager Bohdan Zachary said in a statement. “In light of the economic realities stemming from the pandemic and the substantial costs of the series, we are unable to continue production of Around The Corner With John McGivern. We are encouraged by Mr. McGivern’s intent to find funding for his series so he can produce the show independently.”
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John McGivern talks about New Year's resolutions

John McGivern talks about New Year’s resolutions. Everyone is thinking of what they can do to improve in the new year -- and John McGivern is no exception. Everyone is thinking of what they can do to improve in the new year -- and John McGivern is no exception.