Looking for period shows set between 1920 and the 50s. Shows that have a feel similar to LA Confidential, if that makes sense. I’ve got World on Fire and Perry Mason on my list. I’m not terribly picky about the genre, it’s the period and the setting I am interested in. I am hoping to find some gems I have overlooked that aren’t Netflix single season cancels. I’m really looking for shoes, but I’ll take movie recommendations too if you’d be so kind.

Thanks for your consideration.

Edit: these are great recommendations! Thank you all for your quick and thoughtful responses. I’ve seen some of these and loved them, so I am sure the rest will be great.

  • spauldoEnglish
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    9 months ago

    I Love Lucy started in '51. Les Paul & Mary Ford at Home started in '54 (shorts, music & skits). The Honeymooners started in '56. The Donna Reed Show started in '58. Dobie Gillis started in '59.

    Bear in mind that TV shows in that period usually displayed a highly idealized way of life (The Honeymooners less than the others). If you want to know what life was like in that period, Leave it to Beaver isn’t going to help you. Books are your friend there.