During the 1950s, musical masterpieces that have yet to be equaled were produced in Cinemascope with stereophonic sound. These two episodes explore how the post-war years were alive with bold experimentation in musical film. Later in the decade, Rock & Roll became the musical choice of the younger generation and movie musicals followed suit. Highlights of this 2-part program include: Films based on smash Broadway musicals become the rage. A pretty starlet with no musical training named Marilyn Monroe takes the country by storm in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." With favorites from the previous decade continue to delight audiences: Rock & Roll films, songs and musical numbers.
Shirley Jones
as Host
Judy Garland
as Self (archive)
Marilyn Monroe
as Self (archive)
Susan Hayward
as Self (archive)
Doris Day
as Self (archive)
Ava Gardner
as Self (archive)
James Mason
as Self (archive)
Jane Powell
as Self (archive)
Leslie Caron
as Self (archive)
Gene Kelly
as Self (archive)
Jane Russell
as Self (archive)
June Haver
as Self (archive)
