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.
Top Cast
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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FAQ about The Fabulous Fifties
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,…
When was The Fabulous Fifties released?
The Fabulous Fifties was released in 1960.
What genres does The Fabulous Fifties belong to?
The Fabulous Fifties is categorised as Music, TV Movie.
Who stars in The Fabulous Fifties?
The cast of The Fabulous Fifties includes Rex Harrison, Julie Andrews, Elaine May, Mike Nichols, Dick Van Dyke.