The Fabulous Fifties (1960)
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.
Genre: Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: January 22, 1960
Cast
- Rex Harrison - Self
- Julie Andrews - Self
- Elaine May - Self
- Mike Nichols - Self
- Dick Van Dyke - Self
- Shelley Berman - Self
- Henry Fonda - Narrator (segment "Fifties Dead Sequence") (voice)
- Betty Comden - Self
- Adolph Green - Self
- Jackie Gleason - Self
Screenplay
Music: Elmer Bernstein
Production: CBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Fabulous Fifties stars Rex Harrison, Julie Andrews, Elaine May, Mike Nichols, Dick Van Dyke, Shelley Berman.
- How long is The Fabulous Fifties?
- The Fabulous Fifties has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Fabulous Fifties?
- The Fabulous Fifties is a Music, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Fabulous Fifties produced?
- The Fabulous Fifties was produced in United States of America.