Culture in the 1950's

In the 1950s, there was a great change in American culture, in popular media, such as books, music, and in formats that news were broadcast. There were a lot of changes in books, with authors like Isaac Asimov, with his science fiction book, I, Robot, which led to the possibility of living in space. In other books, authors started writing about how people could begin to choose their own futures and not be limited by their past generations. The idea spread about the conformity of society and people began emerging from their past destinies into a life where they could change their own paths to succeed.

In the music industry, there were many legends that began their careers, such as Frank Sinatra, and Elvis Presley. During the 1950s, the United States was raging about the newest type of music, "rock and roll" which was developed by Southern blues and gospel music with a strong beat. Elvis Presley emerged from the era as one of the most famous artist in the United States and is still remembered today. He brought the African American voice through his music and was greatly praised because the parents did not want their kids listening to "the devil's music". Frank Sinatra had also made a great appearance to the media as a crooner, a type of music that sings popular ballads.

In the news media, many broadcasting companies transferred from their radio stations into television stations. Television sets became popular in the 1950s with rising populations watching it. Many shows like, I Love Lucy, Lassie, Father Knows Best, and other comedies. Many variety shows, such as The Edward Sullivan Show and Disneyland, were very popular for the whole family to enjoy. The television sets changed the ways that American's hours at home, with more hours spent at home more than before, enjoying the television for many hours a night.

By Arthur