Well we all know the TV today, and there are a few hundred channels that we all gave access to today.

We dive into the invention, the adoption by the population, the programming explosion, and some popular shows that became staples of the 1950s.

Shows like I Love Lucy, Leave it to Beaver, The Honeymooners and more entertained the masses at the end of their work days.

The televsion became a must have in every home.

With the popularity of the programming came the inevitable insurgence of advertisers. It was a whole new media to use to get in front of the consumers.

As you listen to this podcast, think how similar a time we live in today with the advent of social media, digital ads, and inflencer marketing!

There is always more to learn, talk to you soon!

Jimmy & Jean

This podcast covers the polio outbreak in the 1950s, along with the subsequent vaccine invented by Jonas Salk.

We delve into the spread, the treatments, as well as the eventual vaccine created by Mr. Jonas Salk.

There is always more to learn, talk to you soon!

Jimmy & Jean

With this podcast, we complete our coverage of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

This is episode is the final of three parts. This episode delves into the foreign and domestic agendas of the Eisenhower presidency.

We get into U2 spy planes, Russia and the Cold War, happenings in the Middle East with Iran and Egypt, along with issues with the Suez Canal. So many things to discuss in this IKE finale!

We are joined by Dr Todd Arrington, Director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Museum & Library. If you would like to take a look at their website and take a visit, here is the link!

Home | Eisenhower Presidential Library

There is always more to learn, talk to you soon!

Jimmy & Jean