The Fabulous Fifties
The Fabulous Fifties, CBS, combines style, humor, and imagination. It was rich in touches of quality showmanship and equally rich in the memories of a decade which it revived. In recognition, the Peabody Television Award for entertainment is presented to The Fabulous Fifties, with a special word of praise for producer Leland Hayward and the top talent which appeared in this memorable entertainment special*. *The two-hour special featured comic takes and commentary about the previous decade by, among others, Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews, Mike Nichols and Elaine May, Dick Van Dyke, Shelley Berman, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Jackie Gleason, Eric Severeid and Henry Fonda.
Top Billed Cast
Featured Crew
Danny Daniels
Choreographer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Alfredo Antonini
Music Director
Ray Eames
Director
Charles Eames
Writer
A.J. Russell
Writer
Max Wilk
Writer
Charles Eames
Director
Norman Jewison
Director
Ray Eames
Writer
Leland Hayward
Producer