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The Fifties (1997)

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Archival footage and interviews with historians mark this fascinating documentary on the 1950s, based on David Halberstam's bestseller. Among the subjects covered: work and the family; the impact of TV; the Cold War; and the beginnings of the civil-rights movement and the sexual revolution.

First Air Date
November 30, 1997
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Rating
3.3/10 (3 votes)
Network: History
1950s
IMDb

Seasons

Season 1

7 episodes

1997

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The Fifties

The Fifties

Documentary
3.3
1997

Archival footage and interviews with historians mark this fascinating documentary on the 1950s, based on David Halberstam's bestseller. Among the subjects covered: work and the family; the impact of TV; the Cold War; and the beginnings of the civil-rights movement and the sexual revolution.

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StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired11/30/1997
Last Aired1/11/1998
Seasons1
Episodes7
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States
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Seasons

7

Episodes

1997

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Keywords

1950s

Languages

en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fifties about?▾

Archival footage and interviews with historians mark this fascinating documentary on the 1950s, based on David Halberstam's bestseller. Among the subjects covered: work and the family; the impact of T…

How many seasons does The Fifties have?▾

1

How many episodes does The Fifties have?▾

7

Is The Fifties still running?▾

No, it ended in 1998.

When did The Fifties first air?▾

November 30, 1997

Who created The Fifties?▾

Alex Gibney

What genre is The Fifties?▾

Documentary