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The Real Mad Men of Advertising: The 1950s

The Real Mad Men of Advertising (2017)

Documentary | United States

Director: Molly Hermann

Smithsonian Channel | Thursday, 22 September 2022 | 18:00

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Thursday, 22 September 2022 18:00

Sunday, 19 September 2021 15:00

Rating: 7.9/10

SEASON: 1

EPISODE: 1 - The 1950s

SYNOPSIS

In a post-war world, advertisers tantalized consumers with visions of futuristic homes and cars, shiny jewelry, and the newest home appliances. Advertising harnessed buying power that created an unprecedented consumer boom.

Actors

Writer: Molly Hermann

Producer: Michael Carrigan, Molly Hermann

Narrator: John Slattery

RUNTIME: 51 min

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