15801. The exceptional child. [Speech disorders: stuttering] (29:02)

Alternative title:
Speech disorders: stuttering; Exceptional child; Speech handicapped child: stu...
Date:
1959
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Examines the challenges faced by children who stutter, explaining how stuttering patterns develop and the social difficulties that may result. Through interviews, filmed sequences, and dramatizatio...

15802. Supp-hose Stockings [unknown title 1] (00:20)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Kayser-Roth
Summary:
An advertisement for Supp-hose stockings in which an offscreen male narrator repeatedly asks "How does she do it?" over shots of women performing various tasks. The narrator describes the product o...

15803. Q-Tips : the safety swab (01:02)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Q Tips
Summary:
A father struggles to wash his baby until he uses Q-Tips. The father show how durable Q-Tips are as well as how Q-tips can be used to delicately wash a baby.

15804. Xerox 3103 "Untitled" (00:32)

Date:
1977
Main contributors:
Xerox
Summary:
An advertisement for Xerox 3103 copy machines in which an orchestra conductor uses the product to make copies of sheet music for his musicians. Narration in Japanese. Submitted for the Clio Awards ...

15805. Metal sculpture in the world of art (29:37)

Date:
1957
Summary:
In this program, Mr. Fitzpatrick discusses the use and adaption of metal as an art form. Explains how new metals have created a challenging material for the sculptor. Demonstrates the use of simple...

15806. Wilkinson's Blades "Museum" (00:59)

Date:
1967
Main contributors:
Wilkinson's
Summary:
A tour of a museum reveals the prominent figures and soldiers that have carried Wilkinson swords throughout history. A narrator explains that Wilkinson’s tradition of quality sword making has carri...

15808. A Time to Dance (1:00:37)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Dance is a universal experience, and Miss Myers introduces the series with paintings, sculptures and film clips showing ethnic dances throughout history and the world. Following this, she presents ...

15809. From the cradle to Skid Row (29:03)

Alternative title:
Conversations with Eric Hoffer
Date:
1965
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Eric Hoffer speaks with James Day about his personal history, including the loss of his family, his struggle with blindness and eventual recovery, and the hardships of hunger, loneliness, and unsta...

15810. Life on the coral reef (2:32:24)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Explores, through underwater photography, the three regions of a coral reef. Explains the relationship of the many forms of life to each other and their environment. Points out the factors, which...

15811. The beautiful book (29:20)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses the development of printing. Describes how printing is developed from simple writing on papyrus to decorated books written on parchment and vellum. Explains the origins of and difference...

15812. Just Pants "Great Wall" (00:33)

Date:
1978
Main contributors:
Just Pants
Summary:
In this holiday commercial, an actor dressed as a stereotypical caricature of a Chinese man advertises the "great wall of pants." Other wall related characters such as a flower, walnut, and Humpty ...

15813. Thumbelina (15:13)

Date:
unknown
Summary:
This is the story of a little girl no bigger than a thumb who is carried away from her home by a frog to be the bride of the frog's son. Thumbelina escapes from the Frog with the help of a rabbit. ...

15814. Imperial Esso "Faces" (01:02)

Date:
1963
Main contributors:
Imperial Esso
Summary:
A wife questions why her husband is late. The husband responds that he was late because he was having the car serviced. The wife then explains that he should have called an Esso dealer because of t...

15815. Sometimes harmonious, sometimes not (29:38)

Date:
1963
Summary:
Presents, in fable form, the philosophical question of free will versus determinism. The mannequins in a store window come to life and threaten the window dresser. Cartoon figures--symbolizing man-...

15816. The 5-7-9 Shops "Small Problem" (00:33)

Date:
1978
Main contributors:
The 5-7-9 Shops
Summary:
A small woman struggles to find clothing in her size that is also fashionable. Her problems are solved when she went to the 5-7-9 store which had fashionable clothes in her size

15817. The constitution and censorship (28:52)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Shows the relationship of the Constitution to the issue of prior restraint on freedom of expression. Presents the case of Burstyn v. Wilson challenging the constitutionality of New York State's fil...

15818. Ban Deodorant "Football" (00:14)

Date:
1967
Main contributors:
Ban Deodorant
Summary:
A football player is able to score a lot of touchdowns because he doesn’t use Ban deodorant. As soon as he switches to Ban deodorant, he gets tackled because he no longer smells.

15821. Marx "Buttons the Puppy" (01:01)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Marx
Summary:
An advertisement for Marx's Buttons the Puppy electric toy in which a circus ringleader sings a jingle and addresses the camera about some of the toy's features. Submitted for the Clio Awards.

15822. C. Northcote Parkinson : part II (29:29)

Date:
1960
Summary:
What have been the results of the publication of Parkinson’s Law? Although it has prompted other critics to take new looks at the organizations which speckle out society, says Professor Parkinson, ...

15823. Pepperidge Farms Frozen Pastry "Horse and Wagon" (01:01)

Date:
1960 to 1961
Main contributors:
Pepperidge Farms
Summary:
An advertisement for Pepperidge Farms frozen puff pastry in which a man rides a branded horse and wagon and describes the cooking process for the product. Submitted for Clio Awards category Baked G...

15824. Focus on behavior : the science of psychology. Of men and machines (28:42)

Alternative title:
Of men and machines; Focus on behavior
Date:
1963
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
This program explores the man-machine relationship through the research of Paul Fitts, Julian Christiansen, and George Briggs. It examines how humans handle and process information, as well as the ...

15825. Focus on behavior : the science of psychology. No two alike (29:07)

Alternative title:
No two alike; No 2 alike; Focus on behavior
Date:
1963
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Examines how psychologists are creating new testing methods to measure and enhance human abilities. Dr. Lloyd Humphreys of the University of Illinois demonstrates how tests were developed to select...

15826. Ideal "Kissy" (01:01)

Date:
1962
Main contributors:
Ideal
Summary:
An advertisement for Ideal's Kissy doll in which an offscreen narrator describes the product over scenes of a little girl repeatedly kissing and being kissed by her doll. A jingle describes how Kis...

15827. What does the word communism mean to you? (29:35)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Participants are Miss Mirka Misic, Yugoslavia; Miss Susan Rennie, Union of South Africa; Mr. Norbert Scholz, Germany; Mr. Young-Koo Lee, Korea; and Mrs. Waller. The debate on the nature of communis...

15828. Kodak Film "In Session" (00:59)

Date:
1976
Main contributors:
Kodak
Summary:
An advertisement for Kodak in which singer Paul Anka performs his song "Times of Your Life" in a sound studio while his partner and children watch outside, interspersed with still photographic imag...

15829. A final examination (29:49)

Date:
1955
Summary:
This program is a summary and conclusion of the course. Dr. Smith first briefly hits highlights of the major religions. Then he discusses some of the attitudinal changes that may have resulted from...

15830. The case against Darwin (29:24)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Concludes the presentation of evidence supporting the case for Darwin, and discusses arguments against the Darwinian theory. (Palmer Films) Kinescope.

15831. Zesta 8 Pak [unknown title] (01:02)

Date:
1960 to 1961
Main contributors:
Zesta
Summary:
An advertisement for Zesta packaged saltine crackers in which a woman wonders why the younger generation makes everything smaller and her dog tells her that there are now more packages of crackers ...

15832. The Boom and the Bust (29:26)

Date:
1955
Summary:
The USA withdrew and sought to lead its own life. The nation tried to return to “normalcy.” In an unstable world Americans knew amazing prosperity and, while it lasted, lived with carefree abandon....

15833. Woman's work is never done (29:44)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Enumerates the problems of living in ancient Egypt from a woman's standpoint--no running water, electricity, or refrigeration. Shows bronze ornaments used for bartering purposes as well as househo...

15834. Ford "Wonderful World" (02:59)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Ford
Summary:
Inside of a giant telescope points upwards as the doors start to open to display the night sky above. Close by we see groups of people dressed for a black tie event mingling with each other. A shoo...

15835. Mennen "Baby Powder" (00:59)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Mennen
Summary:
A mother explains how Mennen Baby Powder acts as a second diaper for her daughter.

15836. Going out of prison (29:45)

Date:
1959
Summary:
In this program, criminologist Joseph D. Lohman states that parole is to many people only “a legal escape route” from the prison to the free community and he indicates that a parole system should b...

15837. High Altitude Photography (14:47)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Cameras are carried in rockets to get technical information about the flight. The resulting movies and stills provide interesting viewing in addition to their primary value. Other applications, suc...

15838. Midas Mufflers "Cue Cards" (01:04)

Date:
1960
Main contributors:
Midas Mufflers
Summary:
An advertisement for Midas Mufflers in which an animated car drives to get its muffler fixed, accompanied by music and captions explaining the process and guarantees. Then a male narrator says, "So...

15839. Mystery mammals of twilight (30:28)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Tells the life story of bats. Shows live bats and pictures a bat's voice of and oscillograph. Explains how bats navigate by echolocation or sonar. (WGBH-TV) Kinescope.

15841. Scientific forecasting (29:40)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Dr. Joel Hildebrand discusses the importance of scientific forecasting. Compares forecasting through astrology, palmistry, "Laws of average," and the "business cycle" with the scientific methods o...

15842. County Fair Bread [unknown title] (01:01)

Date:
1960 to 1961
Main contributors:
County Fair Bread
Summary:
An advertisement for County Fair packaged bread in which a man describes how the product is made while a boy eats it next to him. Submitted for Clio Awards category Baked Goods.

15843. Railroads (14:36)

Date:
1958
Summary:
After looking at the first railroad engine, the Tom Thumb, and the De Witt Clinton, and seeing an engine in a race with a horse, wherein the horse won, Bash climbs aboard a real engine of the early...

15844. Calgon Bubble Bath "Vacation" (00:29)

Date:
1968
Main contributors:
Calgon
Summary:
Instead of heading to the beach to relax a woman packs her bags to take a Calgon Bubble Bath in her own home.

15845. Lorna Doone "Butter Butter Butter" (01:02)

Date:
1960 to 1961
Main contributors:
Lorna Doone
Summary:
An advertisement for Nabisco Lorna Doone packaged cookies in which a song plays highlighting the butter used in the product. Submitted for Clio Awards category Baked Goods.

15847. The story that never ended (15:10)

Date:
1958
Summary:
This is the story of a king who offered a reward to anyone who could tell a story that never ends. Many try, but all fail. The King's herald, who is in love with the Princess, disguises himself as ...

15848. Ritz Crackers "Analogies" (01:02)

Date:
1960 to 1961
Main contributors:
Nabisco
Summary:
An advertisement for Nabiso Ritz packaged crackers in which a song plays about how the product can be paired with any food. Submitted for Clio Awards category Baked Goods.

15849. Salada Tea "Bedtime" (00:09)

Date:
1966
Main contributors:
Salada
Summary:
An advertisement for Salada Tea in which a person is shown sleeping and a narrator says the product will not keep you awake. Submitted for Clio Awards category Short Spots.

15850. The Size of the Universe (29:32)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Discusses and explains the size and arrangement of the universe. Defines and illustrates light minutes, light hours, and light years. Uses photography to chart the universe of galaxies and plot th...