Cavalcade of America

1952 – 1957Show5 seasons131 episodes

62
DecentGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, uplifting drama series about history and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 131 episodes · best: S1E7 "In This Crisis" 9.3

Episodes

7.6
6.0
6.9
7.8
6.9

Story

Cavalcade of America is an anthology drama series that was sponsored by the DuPont Company, although it occasionally presented a musical, such as an adaptation of Show Boat, and condensed biographies of popular composers. It was initially broadcast on radio from 1935 to 1953, and later on television from 1952 to 1957. Originally on CBS, the series pioneered the use of anthology drama for company audio advertising. Cavalcade of America documented historical events using stories of individual courage, initiative and achievement, often with feel-good dramatizations of the human spirit's triumph against all odds. This was consistent with DuPont's overall conservative philosophy and legacy as an American company dating back to 1802. The company's motto, "Maker of better things for better living through chemistry," was read at the beginning of each program, and the dramas emphasized humanitarian progress, particularly improvements in the lives of women, often through technological innovation.

Feels like

  • Mid-Century Anthology Drama
  • Corporate Sponsored Propaganda
  • Optimistic Historical Biographies
  • Technological Humanism
  • Feel-Good American Mythmaking
  • Educational Entertainment
  • Conservative Social Values
  • Radio-to-TV Transition Era
  • DuPont Brand Narrative

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Facts

October 1, 1952 · April 30, 1957 · Ended

First aired
October 1, 1952
Last aired
April 30, 1957
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 131 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Available in
4 countries

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Cavalcade of America?"

Questions about Cavalcade of America

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Where can I stream Cavalcade of America?

In the United States, Cavalcade of America streams on Best tv ever, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Cavalcade of America worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7.9). Season 2 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.0 against 7.8 for the best season.

Which season of Cavalcade of America is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 7.8. Season 2 is the weakest at 6.0. The highest-rated episode is In This Crisis (season 1, episode 7) at 9.3, and the lowest is The Last Signer (season 5, episode 25) at 5.8.

Is Cavalcade of America okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Cavalcade of America?

131 h

About 131 hours: 131 episodes in 5 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1952 to 1957.

Can I half-watch Cavalcade of America?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Cavalcade of America?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.