Man, I totally envy those who got to live in “that America”.
Interesting how Hollywood tries to portray that America as a dull boring place.
Sorry, but I’ll take that America any day over today’s America which is infested with gangstas cruising in low riders, pimping out bit##es, selling dope, and hearing how freaking awesome some third world country is every day of the week. I’m fed up and I’m only 35, married with 4 Czech/Italian American girls. I teach them about 1950’s America and how awesome it is. They see the difference too, they like watching 1950’s America.
Like any time, there were plenty of downsides- 1950's America wasn't so great, in varying degrees, if you were a racial or ethnic minority, or a woman, Jewish or generally belonged to any group on the "outside."
Heck, even as a straight, married white guy, the 1950's don't hold much appeal for me.