Product Description

Ever wonder what life was really like the decade you were born? What were the most popular movies? How much did a gallon of gas cost? What technological innovations were developed? Who were the most notable public figures? Which political events occurred that shaped the nation? What news headlines forever changed history? These questions and more are revealed in this delightful chronicle of fun and fascinating pop-culture highlights of the era. Prepare to go “back in the day…” with this nostalgic and entertaining series that captures the life and times in America during “The Decade You Were Born.”

The 1950's

If you were born in the '50s your parents spurred the biggest story of the 20th century … the rise of the middle class … and millions of Americans left the cities for the suburbs to own a home of their own … a building boom was on. This was the decade where people built bomb shelters … if you were born in the early fifties you are a Baby Boomer, the most influential and powerful group of Americans ever born.

Bonus Features:

Interactive Timeline
A Complete Feature Film – The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954) Starring Elizabeth Taylor 
A Complete TV Episode – Dragnet: The Big .22 rifle for Christmas (1952) Starring Jack Webb 
Seven Classic 1950's TV Commericals
Five genre-spanding Movie Trailers that were released in the 1950's

System Requirements

Format: DVD Run Time: 4 hr 8 min Rating: TV-G Region Code: Region 0