TV in the 1950s and 1960s By nicoleyravioli Sep 2, 1945 World War II Ended Jan 1, 1947 Marilyn Monroe Breakthrough Jun 15, 1951 I Love Lucy First episode of I Love Lucy was aired Jan 1, 1954 Civil Rights Movement Oct 3, 1954 Father Knows Best Oct 4, 1957 Leave It to Beaver Nov 19, 1959 Rocky and Bullwinkle Jan 1, 1960 Second wave Feminisim movement Sep 17, 1965 Hogan's Heroes Sep 14, 1969 The Bill Cosby Show