Madison Avenue advertising | Bright Lights, Brilliant Minds: A Tale of Three Cities

James Fox explores the start of mainstream advertising in 1951 New York.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 5'02''
  • Broadcast year: 2014
Curriculum Connection
  • Art & Design | Visual Recording and Communication
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Licence: ERA Licence required

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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: Bright Lights, Brilliant Minds: A Tale of Three Cities
  • Episode: New York 1951
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