Television in the 1950s (Hybrid)

Television came of age in the 1950s. As the number of sets nationwide skyrocketed, studios scrambled to figure out what American viewers wanted to see. Historian Leslie Goddard looks back at the shows that captivated viewers in this decade, including situational comedies, game shows, soap operas, and westerns. She explores how these shows both reflected and helped shape the societal landscape in this pivotal era. You will enjoy hearing of so many memorable favorites.  

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