Music
"Go Johnny Go Go; Go Johnny Go Go"
Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry
milestone in the mystery thriller genre that travels deep into the subjective psyche of its protagonist Scottie Ferguson, portrayed remarkably by Jimmy Stewart in a resilient performance of a flawed and crippled detective
Vertigo
Danny Williams, a successful nightclub singer, encounters a variety of difficult or amusing situations in trying to balance his career with his family: his outspoken second wife Kathy, teenage daughter Terry and son Rusty from his first marriage and Kathy's young daughter Linda and Danny's old-fashioned Uncle Tonoose.
The Danny Thomas Show
The rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States where they competed in technology and weapons but never actually attacked each other
Cold War
Elected president in 1952, He provided a steady hand during a tense time in U.S. foreign policy. He remained immensely popular during and after his two terms in office
Dwight D. Eisenhower
"Let's rock, everybody, let's rock; Everybody in the whole cell block"
Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley
mesmerizing and epic depiction of the beautiful and the barbaric nature that encompasses the west. It creates a beautiful painting that is as deep and complex as its protagonist Ethan Edwards, which is John Wayne’s most memorable and intense performance.
The Searchers
The popular radio show comes to life in this hit sitcom about a wise family man, Jim Anderson, his common-sense wife Margaret and their children Betty, Bud and Kathy.
Father Knows Best
a pattern of competitive acquisition of military capability between two or more countries. The term is often used quite loosely to refer to any military buildup or spending increases by a group of countries. The competitive nature of this buildup often reflects an adversarial relationship. Ex. Soviet Union vs United States
Arms Race
Vice President running mate for Eisenhower; future president
Richard Nixon
"One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock rock; Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock rock; Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock rock"
Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & The Comets
Akira Kurosawa’s beautiful and brilliant endeavor into the multi-layered tapestry which includes the complexly spiritual, the extensively cultural, and the in depth personal that spans throughout the artistic masterpiece proving to be the finest piece of Japanese cinema to ever be created.
Seven Samurai
The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.
I Love Lucy
began on June 25, 1950, when some 75,000 soldiers from the North Korean People’s Army poured across the 38th parallel
Korean War
After Stalin's death in 1953, He took over as Communist Party Chairman and gradually consolidated his power by pushing aside other Kremlin leaders.
Nikita Khrushchev
"I keep my eyes open all the time; I keep the ends out for the tie that binds"
I Walk The Line by Johnny Cash
Billy Wilder’s artistically haunting critique of the relentlessly unforgiving nature of Hollywood. Timeless in subject matter and potent in delivery, Billy Wilder once again demonstrates his prowess as a master filmmaker bringing this noir mystery to the forefront of influential cinema, which is aided by brilliant performances from William Holden and the frightening iconic portrayal of Norma Desmond by the outstanding Gloria Swanson.
Sunset Blvd.
A bus driver and his sewer worker friend struggle to strike it rich while their wives look on with weary patience. Starring: Jackie Gleason, Art Carney, Audrey Meadows, and Joyce Randolph
The Honeymooners
1954 Supreme Court case in which the justices ruled unanimously that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional.
Brown v Board of Education
began attracting attention with his music in 1954, when he was 19. He infused Black rhythm-and-blues songs with his distinctive style
Elvis Presley
Yo no soy marinero; Yo no soy marinero, soy capitán;
Soy capitán, soy capitán; Bamba bamba
La Bamba by Ritchie Valens
a delectable hodgepodge of cinematic genre being a lead influence of musicals, romantic comedies, and social critique films. Mocking the nature of Hollywood in an amiable fashion and having a variety of musical segments that are humorous as much as they are insightful, It was as entertaining as they came but acted as a model for musicals and romantic comedies to follow.
Singin' in the Rain
The misadventures of a suburban boy, family and friends. Starring: Jerry Mathers, Hugh Beaumont, Barbara Billingsley, and Tony Dow
Leave It to Beaver
the second spacecraft launched into Earth orbit and was the first such biological spacecraft
Sputnik II
ran against Eisenhower for president as the Democratic candidate in both 1952 and 1956.
Adlai Stevenson