Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color, Lassie, Mickey Mouse Club, Lone
Ranger, Ed Sullivan Show, Luci Show, The Honeymooners -- 50s was amazing TV.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carol Kocian" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 4:41 PM
Subject: Re: 1950s Christmas Gifts


>      Maybe it will be an exhibit of the mainstream, commercial type of
items.
> While I wasn't around in the 50s, I know television has a profound impact
on
> the gifts asked for by children (and adults).  Wasn't the 50s the era when
a
> television became a common item in homes?  So maybe the idea that
"everyone"
> wanted certain items is not that far off.
>
>      I'm not sure if this was mentioned yet, but was the Easy Bake Oven
around
> in the 50s, or was that 60s?
>
>      -Carol
>
>
> > This leads one to the question, will the planned
> > exhibit be a creature of stereotype, in that it
> > will present every "dog and pony" of the 1950's,
> > or will it be realistic portrayal, in that some
> > 50's items will be mixed with timeless items?
> > How will that mix be achieved? What provisions
> > are there for socio-economic, regional, ethnic
> > and religious differences? Why is there no
> > discussion about this aspect of the exhibit?
> > nburlakoff
>
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