The Fabulous Fifties 64 years old
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.
Credits
The Fabulous Fifties Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Julie Andrews She was 24, now 89 years old | |
| Shelley Berman He was 34, 92 years old when he died | |
| Jackie Gleason He was 43, 71 years old when he died | |
| Henry Fonda He was 54, 77 years old when he died | |
| Dick Van Dyke He was 34, now 98 years old | |
| Rex Harrison He was 51, 82 years old when he died | |
| Leora Dana She was 36, 60 years old when she died | |
| Adolph Green He was 45, 87 years old when he died | |
| Betty Comden She was 42, 89 years old when she died | |
| Elaine May She was 27, now 92 years old | |
| Mike Nichols He was 28, 83 years old when he died | |
| Suzy Parker She was 27, 70 years old when she died |
The Fabulous Fifties Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| A.J. Russell as Writer. | Writing |
| Leland Hayward as Producer. He was 57 (68) years old when He died | Production |
| Norman Jewison as Director. He was 33 (now 98) years old | Directing |
| Max Wilk as Writer. He was 39 (90) years old when He died | Writing |
| Charles Eames as Director. He was 52 (71) years old when He died | Directing |
| Charles Eames as Writer. He was 52 (71) years old when He died | Writing |
| Ray Eames as Director. She was 47 (75) years old when She died | Directing |
| Ray Eames as Writer. She was 47 (75) years old when She died | Writing |
The Fabulous Fifties (64 years)
A two hour celebration of the 1950s.
- Release day: Friday, January 22, 1960
- Runtime: 120 minutes