The Fabulous Fifties
“A two hour celebration of the 1950s.”
Synopsis
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.
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Rex Harrison
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Julie Andrews
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Elaine May
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Mike Nichols
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Dick Van Dyke
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Shelley Berman
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Henry Fonda
Narrator (segment "Fifties Dead Sequence") (voice)
Betty Comden
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Adolph Green
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Jackie Gleason
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Leora Dana
Narrator (segment "Gift from the Sea") (voice)
Maria Karnilova
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Suzy Parker
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Eric Sevareid
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Norman Jewison
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Eames, Ray Eames, A.J. Russell, Max Wilk
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Fabulous Fifties
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Norman Jewison
Charles Eames, Ray Eames, A.J. Russell, Max Wilk
Elmer Bernstein
Leland Hayward
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Charles Eames
Director
Ray Eames
Director
Norman Jewison
Director
Charles Eames
Writer
Ray Eames
Writer
A.J. Russell
Writer
Max Wilk
Writer
Leland Hayward
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fabulous Fifties
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What is The Fabulous Fifties about?
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.
Who directed The Fabulous Fifties?
The Fabulous Fifties was directed by Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Norman Jewison.
Who stars in The Fabulous Fifties?
The principal cast of The Fabulous Fifties includes Rex Harrison, Julie Andrews, Elaine May, Mike Nichols, Dick Van Dyke.
When was The Fabulous Fifties released and how long is it?
The Fabulous Fifties was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fabulous Fifties?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fabulous Fifties was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fabulous Fifties?
The Fabulous Fifties holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).