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Title Lifestyles U.S.A. Vol. 42 [videorecording].

Imprint Seattle, WA : Something Weird Video, c2009.

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 Axe DVDs 1st Floor  973 L6263  v.42    ---  Available
Description 1 videodisc : sd., b&w and col. ; 4 3/4 in.
System Details DVD.
Note Title from container.
Summary A collection of short films originally produced in the 1950s to 60s. Melody Comes to Town is a mini-drama about small-town show biz. Visit to CBS Color Television is a promotional piece by CBS heralding the transition from broadcasting in black-and-white to color. Banned Camay Soap Commercials are five cartoons in which a sexy cartoon woman uses Camay soap, then struts around before her aroused male audience. Drive-In Merchant Ads are 13 mint color commercials -- as well as fabulous snap-shots of Small-Town America -- that played during drive-in intermissions hawking local stores and eateries in the Ohio area.
Contents Melody comes to town / Jean Parker, Frank Faylen -- A Visit to CBS color television (1954) -- This is color -- Banned Camay soap commercials -- The Desert opens up (1962) -- Drive-In merchant ads (1966)
Note Melody Comes to Town (b&w) is a mini-movie about small-town show biz. Bud Willoughby hurt himself on the football field and needs money for an operation that will make him walk again, so his teammates decide to put on a show to raise money for him. And the headliner will be none other than hometown girl Melody Parker (Miss Kitty O'Day herself, JEAN PARKER) and her "Celebrated All Girls Orchestra"! But on the night of the big sold-out show, a storm delays Melody and the girls so a bunch of "homespun" acts take to the stage, including coach FRANK FAYLEN! Directed by REGINALD LE BORG (The Mummy's Ghost) and featuring plenty of low-budget faces like JACKIE MORAN, ROSCOE ATES and JOE CREHAN, we recommend this to those who love the spectacle of sexy gals playing saxophone.
A Visit to CBS Color Television (1954; color) is a promotional puff piece by CBS heralding the transition from broadcasting in black-and-white to color with backstage glimpses of The Best of Broadway with FREDRIC MARCH and CHARLES COBURN, the mystery show Danger, and ED SULLIVAN rehearsing Toast of the Town (with special guest JANIS PAGE) while a "technical staff of color experts" fuss over lights, makeup, and set design. Also appearing: EARTHA KITT, "over three million dollars worth of jewels and furs," and a parrot who doesn't like being on TV.
This is Color (b&w -- just kidding; it's in color of course) explains what colors are and how our eyes see them. All very scientific and, well, colorful.
Banned Camay Soap Commercials (color) are five Technicolor cartoons in which a sexy cartoon woman uses Camay soap, then struts around causing cartoon men to stiffen and go "Boin-n-n-n-g!" Subtle it's not. They're hilarious alright -- very much in the style of those Red Hot Riding Hood cartoons Tex Avery made for MGM.
The Desert Opens Up (1962; b&w) has a reclusive old coot wandering the desert with his pet mule until -- oh no! -- the desert's invaded by Chevrolet cars! Cars jumping over ramps! Cars flipping over! Cars racing airplanes! Turns out, the cars are undergoing endurance and acceleration tests for Chevrolet engineers.
Drive-In Merchant Ads (1966; color) are 13 mint color commercials -- as well as fabulous snap-shots of Small-Town America -- that played during drive-in intermissions hawking local stores and eateries in the Ohio area such as The Village Pizza Shop, Pudgee's Family Restaurant, The Hot Dog Stop, Hopper's Mobile Homes, and Dilly's slot-car racing!
Subject United States -- Civilization -- 1945-
United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.
Popular culture -- United States -- 20th century.
Color television -- Marketing.
Color.
Advertising -- Soap -- United States.
Caricatures and cartoons -- Censorship -- United States.
Animated films -- Censorship -- United States.
Drive-in theaters -- Advertising.
Added Author Parker, Jean.
Faylen, Frank, 1905-1985.
Columbia Broadcasting System, inc.
Something Weird Video (Firm)
Added Title Lifestyles USA. Vol. 42
Music No. 38021 Something Weird Video

 
    
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