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Television and Baby Boomers
Television, once a futuristic fantasy, became a household staple in the post-World War II era, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s. This period, known as the Golden Age of Television, marked a significant shift in Entertainment and information dissemination, profoundly affecting the baby Boomer Generation. As television became more accessible, it quickly turned into the primary medium for influencing public opinion and shaping cultural norms. For Baby Boomers, television was not just a source of entertainment but a window to the world, offering new perspectives and educational content that were previously inaccessible, and our experts in this area of the site explore television’s impact on how we grew up and its influence today.
Shows like I Love Lucy, The Ed Sullivan Show, and Leave it to Beaver were not merely entertainment; they were reflections of American life and values. Shows such as The Twilight Zone and The Andy Griffith Show explored complex social themes and presented idealized visions of American life, respectively, resonating deeply with baby boomers. Television emerged as a powerful tool for social change during the 1950s and 1960s, addressing issues from civil rights to the Vietnam War. Television profoundly influenced the baby boomers, shaping our values, preferences, and perceptions.
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I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase a…
I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv c…
I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Join the SuperCrowd with Impact!Devin: What is your superpower?Alice: Something that led me here that's a superpower is seeing opportunity where others don't. I think I…
Devin Thorpe
December 24, 2024 
I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase a…
I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv c…
I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Devin: What is your superpower?Alice: Something that led me here that's a superpower is seeing opportunity where others don't. I think I have this; my magic is, what I …
Devin Thorpe
December 24, 2024 
As always, all about Soul Touched by Dogs at https://soultouchedbydogs.comIn this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Kathy from the Golden Project. We explored her 20-year journey helping dog rescues gain visibility and discussed the inception and phenomenal success of The Golden Proje…
As always, all about Soul Touched by Dogs at https://soultouchedbydogs.comIn this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Kathy from the Golden Project. We explored her 20-year journey helpin…
As always, all about Soul Touched by Dogs at https://soultouchedbydogs.comIn this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Kathy from the Golden Project. We explored her 20-year journey helping dog rescues gain visibility and discussed the inception and phenomenal success of The Golden Project. Kathy shared how she's utilized business principles to bring efficiency, accountability, and transparency to her dog rescue efforts, achieving impressive milestones including the rescue of 275 dogs in just 19 months. We dove into her pre-approval process for adopters, challenges faced, and the i…
Anke Herrmann
December 23, 2024 
From performing on stage at just ten years old to overcoming a decade-long abusive relationship, Kat Polsinelli’s journey is one of profound resilience and transformation. Now a motivational speaker, MC, bestselling co-author, and host of Real Chat with Kat—a top 10% globally ranked podcast on t…
From performing on stage at just ten years old to overcoming a decade-long abusive relationship, Kat Polsinelli’s journey is one of profound resilience and transformation. Now a motivational speaker…
From performing on stage at just ten years old to overcoming a decade-long abusive relationship, Kat Polsinelli’s journey is one of profound resilience and transformation. Now a motivational speaker, MC, bestselling co-author, and host of Real Chat with Kat—a top 10% globally ranked podcast on three radio stations—Kat is on a mission to empower others to share their stories and transform their struggles into stepping stones for success. Kat's life story is filled with challenges, from surviving domestic abuse and navigating PTSD to losing her corporate job and stepping into entrepreneurs…
Michael Levitt
December 22, 2024 
A nostalgic deep dive into the world of one of America’s most beloved TV shows, Happy Days. This episode features legendary storytellers Brian Levant and Fred Fox, Jr., co-authors of 50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic. From their days as writers and producer…
A nostalgic deep dive into the world of one of America’s most beloved TV shows, Happy Days. This episode features legendary storytellers Brian Levant and Fred Fox, Jr., co-authors of 50 Years of Hap…
A nostalgic deep dive into the world of one of America’s most beloved TV shows, Happy Days. This episode features legendary storytellers Brian Levant and Fred Fox, Jr., co-authors of 50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic. From their days as writers and producers on the show to the creation of this comprehensive visual masterpiece, Brian and Fred share memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and the cultural impact of Happy Days. Episode Highlights: The origin stories of Brian and Fred in television and their early work with Gary Marshall. A look at pivo…
Jeff Dwoskin
December 22, 2024 
Marsha Scarbrough worked in Hollywood for 20 years as an Assistant Director on major feature films and prime-time television shows. In 2006, she retired and moved to Sante Fe, New Mexico, a place she thought would be her “forever home.” In Sante Fe, she used her small nest egg to purchase two ho…
Marsha Scarbrough worked in Hollywood for 20 years as an Assistant Director on major feature films and prime-time television shows. In 2006, she retired and moved to Sante Fe, New Mexico, a place she …
Marsha Scarbrough worked in Hollywood for 20 years as an Assistant Director on major feature films and prime-time television shows. In 2006, she retired and moved to Sante Fe, New Mexico, a place she thought would be her “forever home.” In Sante Fe, she used her small nest egg to purchase two houses as investments. Unfortunately the Great Recession of 2007-2009 rendered her real estate near worthless. By 2010, she was bankrupt, in foreclosure, and owed money to a friend. Marsha believed she could not live comfortably in the U.S. but might be able to do it overseas. She desired a large Euro…
Gilen Chan & Gene Preudhomme
December 22, 2024 
I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase a…
I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv c…
I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Join the SuperCrowd!Devin: What is your superpower?Muna: I believe my superpower is just empowering and sharing. I believe that there's plenty for everybody.Revitalizin…
Devin Thorpe
December 19, 2024 
I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase a…
I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv c…
I’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Devin: What is your superpower?Muna: I believe my superpower is just empowering and sharing. I believe that there's plenty for everybody.Revitalizing neighborhoods isn…
Devin Thorpe
December 19, 2024 
I was sitting in the green room of a Canadian television station when Sim Seera walked in. She has such positive energy. Since we were both early for our appearances, we used the time to talk and get to know each other. I liked her immediately, and when she told me her story, I knew I had to share i…
I was sitting in the green room of a Canadian television station when Sim Seera walked in. She has such positive energy. Since we were both early for our appearances, we used the time to talk and get …
I was sitting in the green room of a Canadian television station when Sim Seera walked in. She has such positive energy. Since we were both early for our appearances, we used the time to talk and get to know each other. I liked her immediately, and when she told me her story, I knew I had to share it on Chatter That Matters. I also wanted to share her energy with an audience, so I taped the interview in front of a packed house at the Convenience Industry Council of Canada's annual summit. This unexpected twist added a new and wonderful dimension to our conversation. This is Sim's story, an imm…
Tony Chapman
December 19, 2024 
There is no substitute for being able to feed yourself, feed your passions, and feed your sense of creativity.At nearly 80, Diane Gilman is a true disrupter and a shining example of how to defy age-related stereotypes and live life fully and unapologetically.From painting jeans in the 60s for rock i…
There is no substitute for being able to feed yourself, feed your passions, and feed your sense of creativity.At nearly 80, Diane Gilman is a true disrupter and a shining example of how to defy age-re…
There is no substitute for being able to feed yourself, feed your passions, and feed your sense of creativity.At nearly 80, Diane Gilman is a true disrupter and a shining example of how to defy age-related stereotypes and live life fully and unapologetically.From painting jeans in the 60s for rock icons like Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix to becoming a top QVC and HSN TV personality, fashion disruptor, bestselling author, and a successful podcaster - Diane's life journey is nothing short of inspiring.Here's why you’ll love this episode:•Embrace New Dreams at Any Age: At 59, Diane …
Ande Lyons
December 19, 2024 
