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Follow the evolution of advertising from the 1950s through the 1980s, via interviews with the industry's top ad executives, and through classic ads and commercials.
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Season 1

  • The 1950s
    7.9/1014 votes

    The 1950s

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2017

    See how ad campaigns from the '50s launched new American traditions and the promise of a bright tomorrow

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The 1960s
    8.0/1010 votes

    The 1960s

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2017

    Examine '60s ad men and women and how they used wit and irony to reach a new audience, consequently revolutionizing the industry.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The 1970s
    8.2/109 votes

    The 1970s

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2017

    See how stricter rules and public mistrust inspired 1970s advertisers to create some of history's greatest campaigns.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The 1980s
    7.9/109 votes

    The 1980s

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/30/2017

    See how advertisers used a new optimism and new technology to sell big in the "Greed is Good" era.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown