Overview of 'American Suburbia' Season 3

American Suburbia (2005)

Witness a fascinating account of a nation's efforts to become progressive and prosperous.

Stars:

Lowell Thomas

Release Date: 2005-06-01
Seasons: 1 2 3 4

6.0/10

Country: US
Language: English
Runtime: 404

Season 3 Episode List

Episode 1 - America Marching On
Release Date: 2005-06-01
This short illustrates the enterprising nature of the American business and its expansion through time. Hosted by Lowell Thomas.
Episode 2 - A Place To Live
Release Date: 2005-06-01
A film about slum clearance and new housing projects in Philadelphia. Producer: Documentary Film Productions, Inc.
Episode 3 - According to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America
Release Date: 2005-06-01
he beauty and functionality of asbestos sidewalls. With a visit to Levittown, N.Y. and an interview with Norman Denny, vice president of materials for Levitt & Sons, builders. An excellent film on Fifties standardized building processes. Year: 1952. Length: 00:17:57. Audio: Mono. Color.
Episode 4 - Man Of Action
Release Date: 2005-06-01
Animated plea for urban renewal connected with 1950s efforts to "redevelop" American city centers. Producer: Transfilm Productions. Year: 1955. Length: 00:13:28. Audio: Mono. Color.
Episode 5 - The Quiet Revolution
Release Date: 2005-06-01
Shows how Ford earthmoving equipment helps the builders of Levittown, Pennsylvania achieve great economies of scale. With excellent images of home and infrastructure building. Producer: Ford Motor Company, Tractor and Implement Division. Year: 1956. Length: 00:09:08. Audio: Mono. Color.
Episode 6 - Rochester: A City Of Quality
Release Date: 2005-06-01
Tour of the area, concentrating on redevelopment and economic activity. Presents a survey of the city of Rochester, N Y, its history, culture and economic advantages. Explains the role of good planning in the city's development. Sponsor: Rochester Gas & Electric. Producer: Handy (Jam) Organization.
Episode 7 - Redwood Estates Promotional Films
Release Date: 2005-06-01
Redwood Estates near Santa Cruz, California: Real estate promotional film showing scenes of downtown Los Gatos, California, car arriving at the "estates" and shots of recreational activities available, homes under construction, long shots of the estates and homes, roads, automobiles and large sign for the "Redwood Estates"
Episode 8 - No Time For Ugliness
Release Date: 2005-06-01
Shows that cities' approaches are marred by billboards and neon signs. Intimates that a demanding citizenry can have these unsightly signs removed. Producer: Peter Yung & Lawrence Ravitz. Year: 1965. Length: 00:23:30. Audio: Mono. Color: COLOR.