Father Knows Best - Mary R. Desjardins - Bog

Although the iconic television series Father Knows Best has an enduring fan base, it is often remembered as cultural shorthand for 1950s-era conformism and authoritarianism. In this study, Mary R. Desjardins examines the programme, its popularity, and its critical position within historical, industrial, and generic contexts to challenge oversimplified assumptions about the show.