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"Real Time 1960s" documents the politics, culture, entertainment, and sports of that decade in real time.

Apr 18, 2022

In Washington, President Kennedy triumphs over Big Steel; in New Orleans, the Archbishop excommunicates three segregationists; in Vietnam, the U.S. Secretary of the Army predicts victory; three East Berliners crash out; Jack Lemmon branches out; and a thrilling Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Newscaster: Joe Rubenstein. 


Apr 11, 2022

In Washington, President Kennedy denounces Big Steel; in Europe, a sleeping pill causes thousands of birth defects; in Vietnam, Communist guerrillas murder two American prisoners; Hollywood turns out for the Oscars; the New York Mets make history; and Michael Curtiz is dead.  Newscaster: Joe Rubenstein. 


Apr 2, 2022

We resume our look at the top individual athletic performances of 1961. Today: Jim Brown, Sonny Liston, and Willie Mays. Please subscribe to this podcast, and thanks for your support! Click here for 1961: Top Six Athletes, pt....