As part of our Summer of Nostalgia series, we’re bringing you classic children and teen programs. Take a trip back to 1977 with four more episodes from Under the Blue Umbrella.
The following episodes showcase different ways of life, from the bustling streets of New York City to the quiet countryside of St. Matthews, S.C. A family discovers new customs and traditions from their grandmother, and we take a look at the past, with life in 1850.
105 – New York’s My Town (1977)
This program follows Sarah, and she tells us about her life in New York city. She shows where she lives and introduces her family. She explains how you don't need a car because you can take the subway or walk where you need to go. She also talks about how people from all over the country move to New York and bring their culture with them. She showcases all the activities people can take part in, like museums, shops, churches, and baseball fields.
106 - St. Matthews Is My Home (1977)
This program follows a boy and his family who live in St. Matthews, S.C. He talks about what it's like to live in St. Matthews and describes his daily life. He describes the landscape in the country and the differences between living in the country, compared to the city. He lives on a dairy farm, and he explains how each member of his family has to contribute toward the success of the farm.
107 - Grandmother’s Coming (1977)
This episode explores a family living in the United States, and their grandmother (their father’s mother) who is coming from Greece to live with them. The family consists of a father, a mother, a son, and a daughter. A week before their grandmother comes to the United States, the father has a conversation with his son to let him know that because grandmother is going to live with them now, she will need her own room to stay in. Because of this, the son must move out of his room and share a room with his sister.
When the grandmother arrives, she brings gifts for everyone, and when the son opens his gift, he sees an outfit that contains a skirt, which he does not like. This is because the family does not know much about the Greek culture and its customs, because they have stayed in the U.S. for a long time and the children were never taught its culture and customs. Eventually, the son learns more about his heritage, culture, and customs, which leads him to understand and accept them.
108 - Westville, 1850 (1977)
This program follows a girl named Beth and her family, and they live as though it were 1850. She describes who her family is and what they do. They live on a farm and each person has their own job they must do. She describes what a day in her life looks like and she showcases the town she lives in.
Please join us again next week for four more programs from Under the Blue Umbrella, as our "Summer of Nostalgia" continues!
