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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.

Television Specialists & Contributors

Alejandra Carr Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO
Bernard King Podcaster
Bob Woodley Podcast Host
Cathy Biase Cathy Biase BSc., RHN, CPCC
Catryn Becker People Optimization Specialist
Christina Daves Lifestyle Expert
Claudia Noriega-Bernstein Inner Abundance coach
Dave Roberts LMSW, Author, Podcaster
Diane Gilman Too Young To Be Old with Diane Gilman
Dr. Barton Goldsmith LMFT
Elizabeth Pearson Garr Podcaster
George Siegal Podcaster
Jackie Pilossoph Jackie Pilossoph, Founder, Divorced Girl Smiling
Jason BARNARD Serial Entrepreneur and Award Winning Innovator
Jennifer Briney Podcaster
Jerry Zezima Humorist, Author, Public Nuisance
Joan Michelson Electric Ladies Podcast - Innovation, Energy, Climate, Careers
John Jay Wiley Mr.
Kathy Buckworth Go-To Grandma
Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. Founder & CEO, Age Wave
Marc Saltzman Tech Guy
Mary Mac Author, Podcaster
Phil and Ted's Sexy Boomer Show Podcasters
Sabine Kvenberg The Storytelling Dame

Podcasts About Television
Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder
As Told To
Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
Superpowers for Good: Empowering Changemakers for Social Impact via Regulated Investment Crowdfunding from the SuperCrowd.
PLAN TO BE YOUR BEST Live | Resilience Podcast with Rick Cram
'60s '70s '80s - Warm, Candid, Classic, Rock Interviews with Music Legends - A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Living Ageless and Bold
I Used to be Somebody
Bill Monty's Guide For Getting Older: Aging, Living Well, and What Comes Next
Classic Conversations: Pop culture Interviews with Jeff Dwoskin
Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories
Age is Irrelevant

Books About Television
First, Let’s Kill the Lawyer Jokes: An Attorney’s Irreverent Serious Look at the Legal Universe
By Marcel Strigberger
INTELLIGENT CURIOSITY
By Jim Cathcart
3 Mph: The Adventures of One Woman’s Walk Around the World
By Polly Letofsky
Changing Shoes
By Tina Sloan
The Smart Woman’s Guide to Midlife and Beyond
By Janet Horn (M.D.)
Second Honeymoons Can Be Murder
By Susan Santangelo
Rise of the Black Quarterback
By Jason Reid
Flight of the Rondone
By Patrick Girondi
The Local
By Joey Hartstone

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White House UFC Circus Lands in the Gutter

Josh Hokit grabbed a microphone at the UFC event staged on the grounds of the White House and shouted, “Michelle Obama is a man.” Editor’s Note: The following article is reprinted, with the author’s permission, from his Facebook post June 14. It is the best commentary I’ve seen about the …

Josh Hokit grabbed a microphone at the UFC event staged on the grounds of the White House and shouted, “Michelle Obama is a man.” Editor’s Note: The following article is reprinted, with the auth…

Josh Hokit grabbed a microphone at the UFC event staged on the grounds of the White House and shouted, “Michelle Obama is a man.” Editor’s Note: The following article is reprinted, with the author’s permission, from his Facebook post June 14. It is the best commentary I’ve seen about the travesty of the UFC goon insulting First Lady Michelle Obama.  by Michael Jochum As if this White House UFC circus had not already thoroughly embarrassed the presidency, the institution, and the country, it somehow managed to descend even further into the gutter. Fresh off his fight, Josh Hokit gra…

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Why Cybersecurity Is Really About People – Robert Sicilian

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue - it’s a leadership issue, a risk management issue, and increasingly, a business value issue. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, cybersecurity expert, author, and security analyst Robert Siciliano explains why the greatest threat…

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Between the Lines: Phases

"Sometimes my memories feel like a dream," writes Brandy, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and actress, in collaboration with New York Times best-selling author and As Told To podcast guest Gerrick Kennedy. In this "Between the Lines" episode, we revisit a passage from Brandy's…

"Sometimes my memories feel like a dream," writes Brandy, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and actress, in collaboration with New York Times best-selling author and As Told To po…

"Sometimes my memories feel like a dream," writes Brandy, the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and actress, in collaboration with New York Times best-selling author and As Told To podcast guest Gerrick Kennedy. In this "Between the Lines" episode, we revisit a passage from Brandy's just-published memoir Phases, in which she reflects on the inspiration for her title. As you listen, consider what it takes for an accomplished journalist to help give singular voice to such a singular voice, while working to stitch a lifetime of dream-like memories into a compelling narrative. Pl…

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The Best Ever You Show – Guest Brianna Brown Keen: Manifesting Your Mission, Living with Purpose

On this inspiring episode of The Best Ever You Show, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman welcome actress, speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and changemaker Brianna Brown Keen. Known for her work in television series including Outer Banks, Dynasty, Devious Maids, Homeland, and Gene…

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Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Join the SuperCrowd!Devin: What is your superpower?Molly: I take a bet on others and encourage them to be their best selves, that I believe in them, that I trust them.W…

Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Join the SuperCrowd!Devin: What is your superpower?Molly: I take a b…

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Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Molly: I take a bet on others and enc…

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When Grief Opens The Door To Transformation | Portia Booker | Ptbyb Live &Raquo; Untitled
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When Grief Opens the Door to Transformation | Portia Booker | PTBYB Live

This Friday at 12:00 PM (ET), I'll be joined by storyteller, producer, entrepreneur, and podcast host Portia Booker. Portia is the creator and host of Groove with Portia, a globally recognized podcast built around a simple but powerful question: How did you find your groove through adversity? It'…

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Tony Burrows: The Voice Behind so many '70s Hits

Did you know that one singer secretly voiced some of the biggest pop hits of the 1970s — all at the same time? Most people have no idea who he was.In this fascinating episode of A Breath of Fresh Air, Sandy Kaye chats with legendary British session singer Tony Burrows, the man behind an astonishin…

Did you know that one singer secretly voiced some of the biggest pop hits of the 1970s — all at the same time? Most people have no idea who he was.In this fascinating episode of A Breath of Fresh Ai…

Did you know that one singer secretly voiced some of the biggest pop hits of the 1970s — all at the same time? Most people have no idea who he was.In this fascinating episode of A Breath of Fresh Air, Sandy Kaye chats with legendary British session singer Tony Burrows, the man behind an astonishing string of international hits including Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes), My Baby Loves Lovin', Gimme Dat Ding, United We Stand and many more.Tony reveals the incredible story behind his unique career as one of Britain’s most in-demand studio vocalists during the golden age of pop music. While…

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Hollywood, High Heels, And Becoming Unstoppable With Fran Weinstein &Raquo; Podbeancover
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Hollywood, High Heels, and Becoming Unstoppable with Fran Weinstein

Fran Weinstein is a longtime entertainment journalist, producer, and author who built a career interviewing some of the most famous people in the world through her work with Entertainment Tonight, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and Live with Regis and Kathie Lee.   In this episode, Fran sits do…

Fran Weinstein is a longtime entertainment journalist, producer, and author who built a career interviewing some of the most famous people in the world through her work with Entertainment Tonight, Lif…

Fran Weinstein is a longtime entertainment journalist, producer, and author who built a career interviewing some of the most famous people in the world through her work with Entertainment Tonight, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, and Live with Regis and Kathie Lee.   In this episode, Fran sits down with Christina to discuss her turbulent childhood, how television became her escape, her unexpected path into celebrity journalism, the survival skills that helped her thrive on red carpets, and her new book, Tortured Souls, High Heels, Low Expectations, and the Hollywood Gossip Mill. Find mo…

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Ending Factory Farming: Dan Shannon’s Humane Mission

Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Join the SuperCrowd!Devin: What is your superpower?Dan: Ability to communicate complex issues through shared values.Factory farming isn’t what many of us imagine. It�…

Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Join the SuperCrowd!Devin: What is your superpower?Dan: Ability to c…

Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Join the SuperCrowd!Devin: What is your superpower?Dan: Ability to communicate complex issues through shared values.Factory farming isn’t what many of us imagine. It’s far from green fields and pastures. Dan Shannon, CEO of The Humane League, is working tirelessly to expose the harsh realities of factory farming and offer solutions that reduce the suffering of billions of animals trapped in these systems.“99% of animals raised for food never see anything lik…

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