The Fabulous Fifties(1960)
A two hour celebration of the 1950s.
The Fabulous Fifties Synopsis
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.
The Fabulous Fifties (1960) is a music and tv movie film directed by Ray Eames, released on January 22, 1960 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Rex Harrison, Julie Andrews, Elaine May and Mike Nichols. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray Eames
- Writers:
- Max Wilk, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
- Producers:
- Leland Hayward
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- CBS
- Status:
- Released
The Fabulous Fifties Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rex Harrison
as Self
Julie Andrews
as Self
Elaine May
as Self
Mike Nichols
as Self
Dick Van Dyke
as Self
Shelley Berman
as Self
Henry Fonda
as Narrator (segment "Fifties Dead Sequence") (voice)
- Betty Comden
Betty Comden
as Self
Adolph Green
as Self
Jackie Gleason
as Self
Leora Dana
as Narrator (segment "Gift from the Sea") (voice)
Maria Karnilova
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Ray Eames, written by Max Wilk, Charles Eames and Ray Eames, produced by Leland Hayward.
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The Fabulous Fifties Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Fabulous Fifties – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Fabulous Fifties?
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The main cast of The Fabulous Fifties (1960) includes Rex Harrison, Julie Andrews, Elaine May, Mike Nichols and Dick Van Dyke. The film was directed by Ray Eames. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fabulous Fifties released?
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The Fabulous Fifties was released on January 22, 1960 and runs for 2h.
Is The Fabulous Fifties worth watching?
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The Fabulous Fifties (1960) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.