The Fabulous Fifties

1960Movie2 h 0 minG

64
DecentGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, hopeful music movie about history and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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A two hour celebration of the 1950s.

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.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Retrospective
  • 1950s Pop Culture
  • Variety Show
  • Satirical Commentary
  • Homage and Pastiche
  • Showbiz Celebration
  • Historical Entertainment
  • Musical Performances
  • Educational Segments

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Produced by
Leland Hayward

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Facts

January 22, 1960 · 2 h 0 min · G

Released
January 22, 1960
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Music, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

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3 questions, like "Is The Fabulous Fifties worth watching?"

Questions about The Fabulous Fifties

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Is The Fabulous Fifties worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Fabulous Fifties okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Fabulous Fifties?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.