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The Fabulous Fifties (1960)

The Fabulous Fifties (1960)

Music TV Movie

A two hour celebration of the 1950s.

Release Date: 1960, January 22
Directors: Norman Jewison, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Countries: United States of America
Production: CBS, CBS, CBS
Cast: Henry Fonda, Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, Elaine May, Shelley Berman, Rex Harrison, Leora Dana, Jackie Gleason, Maria Karnilova, Suzy Parker, Eric Severeid

Overview:

The Fabulous Fifties, CBS, combines style, humor, and imagination. It was rich in touches of quality showmanship and equally rich in the memories of a decade which it revived. In recognition, the Peabody Television Award for entertainment is presented to The Fabulous Fifties, with a special word of praise for producer Leland Hayward and the top talent which appeared in this memorable entertainment special*. *The two-hour special featured comic takes and commentary about the previous decade by, among others, Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews, Mike Nichols and Elaine May, Dick Van Dyke, Shelley Berman, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Jackie Gleason, Eric Severeid and Henry Fonda.