Fifties Videos

This past friday 12/4 @ Angel's supper Club in santa Monica, CA

As a New York City couple married for 30 years, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hale found that their love for each other inspired compassion and understanding for all of their fellow citizens.

Inspired by the generosity of his parents, University of Louisville sociology professor Charles H. Parrish believes in the importance of helping others and always looking for the good in people. By doing so, Parish says he we catch a vision of God.

From the 1950s series, Louisville, Kentucky, newspaper publisher Barry Bingham, Sr., believes being a mature adult means accepting a full share of responsibility in life, and finding strength in God’s help and guidance.

From the 1950s series, League of Women Voters president Mrs. John G. Lee tells how star-gazing with her father eventually led to her desire to help make the world a better place for humankind, and honor the worth and dignity of each individual.

From the 1950s series, General Lucius D. Clay believes freedom is a privilege given by God, and one that must be carefully guarded by all citizens. And he calls upon Americans to make this country one that provides equal opportunities for all.

West coast advertising executive Robbins Milbank knew great success and great sorrow in his life. In good times and bad, Milbank says he found strength in his belief in the Lord’s Prayer—and the connection it gave him to God.

Baseball Hall of Famer Bobby Doerr believes in what he calls “doing good in order to deserve good.” The former Red Sox second baseman says he’d rather do things that help his teammates and his family succeed instead of simply benefiting himself.

In her life and her writings, Dame Rebecca West says she tries to live out her beliefs in freedom, the rule of law, the importance of God and the exercise of religion as a way to connect to God.

Former Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas encourages a return to the faith of his father's generation. He believes spiritual values, not material ones, can guide America through troubling times.

As a young girl growing up in Arkansas, Julie Adams longed to be an actress. Even though the odds were against her, she believed in the inner voice that encouraged her towards her dream – and it ultimately helped her find success in movies and television.

In his novel, “The Seeking,” Will Thomas detailed his family’s experience of moving to an all-white New England town. His essay explores how his own bigotry once shaped his beliefs.

Hot Rods beim Dirt Track

Moderator Brian Lowry (chief television critic, Variety) asks about the view of American history that the show presents.

Fabulous cars of the 50's and 60's.Ford Thunderbird 1963

As a pianist, The Killer Jerry Lee Lewis always complained because he had to sit down during his shows. Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash suggested him to stand up. Jerry Lee accepted their advice. So he started to kick the chairs, to go up on the keyboards and even to burn pianos.