Timeline Categories: 1960s-1970s

The Space Race set an optimistic tone, as television gained influence. Seminal science-fiction franchises were established, from Star Trek on NBC, designed by Willam Ware Theiss, to Star Wars, by John Mollo. Film glamour, eclipsed by realism in theaters, was revived in TV variety acts like the Cher and Carol Burnett Shows, both by Bob Mackie and Ret Turner. In contrast, sitcoms like The Jeffersons and All in the Family designed by Rita Riggs told stories about relatable characters. The Seventies saw scripts with darker themes. Movies like Annie Hall by Ruth Morley, Shaft by Joe Aulisi, and Bonnie and Clyde by Theadora Van Runkle revolutionized fashion. Milena Canonero’s costume design for Barry Lyndon and Piero Tosi’s for The Leopard became benchmarks of historical accuracy.