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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Who remembers the Television show "Homefront?"

Homefront was my favorite show in 1991 and 1992. It was one thing Frank and I had in common when we met, we both loved the show and were both sad when it ended.

I remember in the 90s, there was a cultural longing and appreciation for post-war America. We were celebrating the "Greatest Generation" as they were rapidly declining, and for young people, the romance of that time spawned the big Swing Band revival. 1994 saw the 50th anniversary of D-Day, and as more people from "Generation X" began to mature, start families, or find fulfilling careers, the more they looked to the past with respect and a desire to emulate their grandparents. As the "grunge" era declined, fashion locked backwards as did media. You saw it in commercials, movies and various entertainment.

Although this show was set in post-war America, it was not like a post-war American movie. It dealt with issues such as work sexism, racism, labor organization and of course, relationships. 

Here is a the opening credits from my old favorite TV show...I watched all episodes on youtube sometime last year, but I can't seem to find them. If anyone can find them, please let me know.

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