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Merrily We Roll Along

This episode presents a documentary combining sociology with humor, telling the story and history of the automobile. The program depicts America's love affair with the car. It traces the development of the automobile from its pioneer days through the era of the ""tin Lizzie"" to 1961's traffic and shows how the car has affected the social life, customs, entertainment, and daily labors of the country. Archival footage is included.

English
  • Originally Aired October 22, 1961
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network NBC
  • Created November 9, 2006 by
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Name Type Role
Philip Reisman Jr. Writer
Robert C. Bendick Director