Changes are essential to progress even if there is a price to be paid. Learn the consequences of living in modern housing schemes-isolation and frustration. We also focus on the benefits of housing schemes, the need to replace slums with modern homes and the hope that proper planning would prevent problems in the future. See the long-term benefits of industries and consequences of modernization.

Season 3 Episode 1 - America Marching On

This short illustrates the enterprising nature of the American business and its expansion through time. Hosted by Lowell Thomas. Air Date : 1st-Jun-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 2 - A Place To Live

A film about slum clearance and new housing projects in Philadelphia. Producer: Documentary Film Productions, Inc. Air Date : 1st-Jun-2005  Read More

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

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. Air Date : 1st-Jun-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 4 - Man Of Action

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. Air Date : 1st-Jun-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 5 - The Quiet Revolution

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. Air Date : 1st-Jun-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 6 - Rochester: A City Of Quality

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. Air Date : 1st-Jun-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 7 - Redwood Estates Promotional Films

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" Air Date : 1st-Jun-2005  Read More

Season 3 Episode 8 - No Time For Ugliness

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. Air Date : 1st-Jun-2005  Read More