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Episodes

Season 3, 8 episodes

Episode 1: America Marching On
- Now playing
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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.

American Suburbia

2005
Rated NR
4 seasons
6h 44m per episode
War & Politics
Documentary
Talk
News

6.0TMDB(1)

Overview

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

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Episodes
Ran for 4 seasons and 23 episodes (2005)
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Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 23
First aired: June 1, 2005
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

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Episodes

Season 3, 8 episodes

Episode 1: America Marching On
- Now playing
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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
- 6h 44m
- Jun 1, 2005
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.

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: America Marching On

E2 Episode 2: A Place To Live

E3 Episode 3: According to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America

E4 Episode 4: Man Of Action

E5 Episode 5: The Quiet Revolution

E6 Episode 6: Rochester: A City Of Quality

E7 Episode 7: Redwood Estates Promotional Films

E8 Episode 8: No Time For Ugliness

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Episodes

E1 Episode 1: America Marching On

E2 Episode 2: A Place To Live

E3 Episode 3: According to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America

E4 Episode 4: Man Of Action

E5 Episode 5: The Quiet Revolution

E6 Episode 6: Rochester: A City Of Quality

E7 Episode 7: Redwood Estates Promotional Films

E8 Episode 8: No Time For Ugliness

Episode 1: America Marching On

Episode 2: A Place To Live

Episode 3: According to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America

Episode 4: Man Of Action

Episode 5: The Quiet Revolution

Episode 6: Rochester: A City Of Quality

Episode 7: Redwood Estates Promotional Films

Episode 8: No Time For Ugliness

Episode 1: America Marching On

Episode 2: A Place To Live

Episode 3: According to Plan: The Story of Modern Sidewalls for the Homes of America

Episode 4: Man Of Action

Episode 5: The Quiet Revolution

Episode 6: Rochester: A City Of Quality

Episode 7: Redwood Estates Promotional Films

Episode 8: No Time For Ugliness