My parents were newly married (1953) and I was still 6 years away in 1955. These older compilations bring to life the "why and how" my folks were the way they were, proper, honest, hard-working people that wouldn't utter a bad word about anyone, dressed in a dignified manner and enjoyed things that were wholesome beyond almost anything we know these days. Except the "smoking is fun" part, I never stopped hounding my Dad to stop smoking but that fell on deaf ears. Thanks Fred, this is very educational for me. - Bob (Toronto Canada)
I was born 1yr and 1 month later, what a great decade so innocent. Back then smoking looked classy and stylish but fortunately the truth came out. Always enjoy these videos…👍🏼
Hey there Fred. (Same fellow SC native Chris - new Google account) - this is lovely. Love that you’re going further back in time. “Wake the Town and Tell the People” is one of my Mom’s favorites - she’s 83 now but fondly remembers it. Brought tears to my eyes. I’ll have to alert her to your latest video - she will certainly enjoy!
My parents were married that year! I was a whopping negative three years old! Ha ha. We sang songs from Oklahoma in my elementary school choir, never forgot! Thank you sir.
"The Mickey Mouse Club" was required viewing when they reran it in 1974. Karen Pendleton was my first celebrity crush and my male friends felt the same way. Wake the town and tell the people! I was in love at age 8.
Wow, Fred, you must have read my mind, as the other day, I was wondering if you had any of this series from early years. I was three then, and have random memories of our house, furniture, yard, my rocking horse and green rocking chair that played Happy Birthday, mom making banana bread, or talking on the phone, my sister riding her bike or roller skating, Dad coming home every day in his red MG, me eating marshmallows or M&Ms, and playing on our red swing set. In later years I do remember mom's special records of Wake The Town, and Oklahoma sound track. I couldn't count the times various schools' musical programs years after, would feature at least one song from that movie. The other thing I remember from then is the wonderful scent of Cashmere Bouquet soap. That must have been one of mom's favorites. Wish I could find it again. Oh yes! The Packard Bell tv/radio/record combination. I remember touching the convex screen. Last one: Eddie Fisher advertising singing about Coke.
You're welcome, friend Brenda. Stay tuned for a new series called Remembering Us that will cover 1950-1954. I wasn't born until Oct. '54, but I find this period's culture totally amazing.
Wow Fred, this one is really a throwback. I was only 5 years old at this time and wish I could remember it better, but I do have some faint memories of my kindergarten teacher Mrs. Jenkins who was one of the nicest ladies I’d ever met. I love watching footage from the ‘50s so please make more!
I just turned 1, OP, so of course I remember none of it. But I find this period fascinating nonetheless. So fascinating, in fact, that I will cover 1950 to 1954 in a new series called Remembering Us (you're the first to know about this). I may even go back into the '40s. It's all remarkable that that era ever existed! I may wait until after America We Knew wraps up (1955 through 1984) or I may run the new series concurrently. So stay tuned.
I love the MMC. You're the ne plus ultra of nostalgia, Fred. I was eight months old. James Dean never impressed me. When I watch the opening scene of Rebel, I want to tell him to shaddup. I have Oklahoma on Blu Ray. You're putting me in a mood to watch it. I recognize the kid in Desperate Hours from The invisible Boy.
my auto shop has Gulfpride stuff from maybe 70 years ago including a "Gulfmist " room deodorizer and some additive to your heating oil tank to inhibit rust !
My Dad was 17 years old in 1955. He quit high school because he had a new car and didn’t get his diploma until he served in the Army in the early 60’s in Germany while they built that wall in Berlin.
This was the year my parents got married. Also, regarding cigarettes, I never smoked, but no one ever explained to me why "Pall Mall" was pronounced "Pell Mell".
It was the Americanized version of the pronunciation. Their Wikipedia article explains it. The Pall Mall (with the A sound) is also valid. It comes from a street in the UK that had a lot of nightclubs.
This is something that I've always found odd. There were so many "mature" looking people back then. Everyone looked older than they probably were. It was like people's appearance went magically from children to thirty something with very few exceptions. Even in Rock n' Roll films. Funny. Interesting look back, Fred-ssi. 💜🤟
I think it’s the style they wear. Dressing up makes you look older. Smoking makes you look older, too. They had just come out of the war. That would age anyone. I can guesstimate that’s why they looked older.
@@FredFlixHm. Ok, my question is why. It seems like "looking" young was kind of diminishing, of being lacking. Sort of not possitive at all. A "phase" to skip over quickly. This perception changed drastically in the mid 60's. 🤷🏽♀️
That's funny you should say that, because when you listen to older broadcasts, to mmy old self, the middle-aged people back then seem to sound a lot older than the ones of the same ages now.
Man, I would give much to just have one Three Muskateers bar from 1955. I bet it tasted incredible. Not like today, which isn't even close to one made in the 1980's.
Here in Texas i always heard it pronounced "Paul Mall" not Pal Mal😮 Dumb, who the hell would pronounce it like that except a damn yankee (and Danny Thomas😂? That was the last brand i smoked because it seemed like a premium cig at generic prices. 50 years later the packaging was nearly identical. Quit 10 years ago🎉 Like man, we were uktra brainwashed into smoking back then!
Another great trip back in time. Thank you for posting.👍
You're welcome, Chuck.
What else is new, pure perfection as always Fred, thank you sir
You're welcome, Steve.
MY STARS, How does Fred make such WONDERFUL VIDEOS?!?!! Thanks Fred!!
Here's the answer to your question, Nunetc.: The material I use IS wonderful.
Sensational video Fred, wonderfully done with great music thank you!!!
You're welcome, Bridget. I'll will eventually cover the entire fab '50s.
Some great movies in 55. James Dean was uber, uber cool. Thanks for the memories.
You're welcome, James.
My brother was almost a year old. Now he's been gone just about a year and a half. Wish I was alive back then. Lots of good movies and cool cars. 👍
My parents were newly married (1953) and I was still 6 years away in 1955. These older compilations bring to life the "why and how" my folks were the way they were, proper, honest, hard-working people that wouldn't utter a bad word about anyone, dressed in a dignified manner and enjoyed things that were wholesome beyond almost anything we know these days. Except the "smoking is fun" part, I never stopped hounding my Dad to stop smoking but that fell on deaf ears. Thanks Fred, this is very educational for me. - Bob (Toronto Canada)
I was born 1yr and 1 month later, what a great decade so innocent. Back then smoking looked classy and stylish but fortunately the truth came out. Always enjoy these videos…👍🏼
Thanks, John.
Hey there Fred. (Same fellow SC native Chris - new Google account) - this is lovely. Love that you’re going further back in time. “Wake the Town and Tell the People” is one of my Mom’s favorites - she’s 83 now but fondly remembers it. Brought tears to my eyes. I’ll have to alert her to your latest video - she will certainly enjoy!
Still rings my "nostalgia bell"...even though a couple of years before my time......
Thanks Fred...!!!
You're welcome, Rick. I just turned 1, but this period in pop culture was sweet!
I'm really enjoying these flashbacks ❤❤
My parents were married that year! I was a whopping negative three years old! Ha ha. We sang songs from Oklahoma in my elementary school choir, never forgot! Thank you sir.
You're welcome, Tom.
Just a few months old at this point! Continue to love these! Thanks Fredflix!
You're welcome, Mac. Stay tuned for complete coverage of the fabulous '50s!
My father was 22 and I was born in Feb. of this year.
It was my mom and dad's day alright. Amazing America!
"The Mickey Mouse Club" was required viewing when they reran it in 1974. Karen Pendleton was my first celebrity crush and my male friends felt the same way. Wake the town and tell the people! I was in love at age 8.
this was just wonderful! thanks 😊
You're welcome, TDT.
Wow, Fred, you must have read my mind, as the other day, I was wondering if you had any of this series from early years.
I was three then, and have random memories of our house, furniture, yard, my rocking horse and green rocking chair that played Happy Birthday, mom making banana bread, or talking on the phone, my sister riding her bike or roller skating, Dad coming home every day in his red MG, me eating marshmallows or M&Ms, and playing on our red swing set.
In later years I do remember mom's special records of Wake The Town, and Oklahoma sound track. I couldn't count the times various schools' musical programs years after, would feature at least one song from that movie.
The other thing I remember from then is the wonderful scent of Cashmere Bouquet soap. That must have been one of mom's favorites. Wish I could find it again.
Oh yes! The Packard Bell tv/radio/record combination. I remember touching the convex screen.
Last one: Eddie Fisher advertising singing about Coke.
You have some very specific memories, Judy. And eventually I will cover the entire '50s.
Still love mickey remember mickey mouse club these tunes are wonderful great movies as well Fred thank you for everything
You're welcome, friend Brenda. Stay tuned for a new series called Remembering Us that will cover 1950-1954. I wasn't born until Oct. '54, but I find this period's culture totally amazing.
@FredFlix that's so cool Fred. I hope you're doing good and your family as well
Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome, roxcyn.
Wow Fred, this one is really a throwback. I was only 5 years old at this time and wish I could remember it better, but I do have some faint memories of my kindergarten teacher Mrs. Jenkins who was one of the nicest ladies I’d ever met. I love watching footage from the ‘50s so please make more!
I just turned 1, OP, so of course I remember none of it. But I find this period fascinating nonetheless. So fascinating, in fact, that I will cover 1950 to 1954 in a new series called Remembering Us (you're the first to know about this). I may even go back into the '40s. It's all remarkable that that era ever existed! I may wait until after America We Knew wraps up (1955 through 1984) or I may run the new series concurrently. So stay tuned.
@ Can’t wait! Looking forward to it!
My eldest sister was three months old by that time
I was about 10 months old. It’s interesting to see what was going on when I was a baby.😊
That must have been a cool time to be alive. It predates me a few years. But a CLASSIC era, for sure!
I agree, Nick. I just turned 1. But as I have stated, it's remarkable that this era ever existed.
@FredFlix 😺👍
I love the MMC. You're the ne plus ultra of nostalgia, Fred. I was eight months old. James Dean never impressed me. When I watch the opening scene of Rebel, I want to tell him to shaddup. I have Oklahoma on Blu Ray. You're putting me in a mood to watch it. I recognize the kid in Desperate Hours from The invisible Boy.
Ne plus ultra...fancy words! Thanks, Robert.
What's My Line was such a great show and classy entertainment. Today Hip-Hop Atlanta passes for entertainment. Sad.
My sister, Kerry, was born October 2, 1955.
Thank you
You're welcome, Jean.
my auto shop has Gulfpride stuff from maybe 70 years ago including a "Gulfmist " room deodorizer and some additive to your heating oil tank to inhibit rust !
Number 1 teen movie of all time Rebel...
James Dean. The Randy Rhoads of his day.
My Dad was 17 years old in 1955. He quit high school because he had a new car and didn’t get his diploma until he served in the Army in the early 60’s in Germany while they built that wall in Berlin.
We were in Germany around that same time, went over in 62 to 65.
James Dean a real GIANT
The other car we had, besides dad's red Mg, was a green Hudson that would have a hard time starting and scare my three-year-old self.
This was the year my parents got married. Also, regarding cigarettes, I never smoked, but no one ever explained to me why "Pall Mall" was pronounced "Pell Mell".
It was the Americanized version of the pronunciation. Their Wikipedia article explains it. The Pall Mall (with the A sound) is also valid. It comes from a street in the UK that had a lot of nightclubs.
@roxcyn Thanks. I know I could have looked it up myself, but I wanted to get input. Thanks again.
If I remember correctly in the Life of Riley show they had a Bassett hound named Cleo.
This is something that I've always found odd. There were so many "mature" looking people back then. Everyone looked older than they probably were. It was like people's appearance went magically from children to thirty something with very few exceptions. Even in Rock n' Roll films. Funny.
Interesting look back, Fred-ssi. 💜🤟
I think it’s the style they wear. Dressing up makes you look older. Smoking makes you look older, too. They had just come out of the war. That would age anyone. I can guesstimate that’s why they looked older.
I concur with the person who replied. But I too noticed the "older look" back then. Thanks, Mercedes-ssi.
@@FredFlixHm. Ok, my question is why. It seems like "looking" young was kind of diminishing, of being lacking. Sort of not possitive at all. A "phase" to skip over quickly. This perception changed drastically in the mid 60's. 🤷🏽♀️
Even up until the early 90s 20 year olds looked older. Now the kids look like babies
That's funny you should say that, because when you listen to older broadcasts, to mmy old self, the middle-aged people back then seem to sound a lot older than the ones of the same ages now.
Man, I would give much to just have one Three Muskateers bar from 1955. I bet it tasted incredible. Not like today, which isn't even close to one made in the 1980's.
It does taste rather crappy today.
Great movie that Rebel Without A Cause. But Kirk Douglas in a swords & sandals potboiler? 🤭
Thanks, FredFlix.
You're welcome, Luis.
Two years before I was born…great innocent times, Fred…but being born in ‘57, I didn’t get drafted…
Born in '54, Dennis...only stayed out because of college.
Candy Bars were a nickel each then.
Today they are 1.50 ea.
Gee, one could buy 30 candy bars for 1.50 then! Unheard of boy!
I've got a secret needs a reprise...
Danny Thomas puffing on cancer sticks while building St. Jude's.
Shirley Jones - from Oklahoma! to the Partridge Family.
Pall Mall
I remember I was A. ZYGOTE
A 1 year old me.
Here in Texas i always heard it pronounced "Paul Mall" not Pal Mal😮 Dumb, who the hell would pronounce it like that except a damn yankee (and Danny Thomas😂?
That was the last brand i smoked because it seemed like a premium cig at generic prices. 50 years later the packaging was nearly identical. Quit 10 years ago🎉 Like man, we were uktra brainwashed into smoking back then!
Either our hands were smaller then, or candy bars were bigger, or both maybe?
Pell Mell is spelled wrong