Welcome to
It Seems Like Yesterday

Welcome to the Atomic Age! You have landed on It Seems Like Yesterday, an on-line quarterly magazine exploding with information about the history of the Baby Boom generation. Born between 1946 and 1964, the Baby Boomers have impacted on every facet of society – from music to movies, politics to poetry, and fashion to fast food. Inspired by History Television’s series of the same name, this site explores the reverberations of this post World War II population explosion in North America.

This second issue focuses on the seismic events that influenced the early years of the Boomers – the Atomic bomb, young royalty, new speed records, and space age style. Upcoming issues will zero in on the different eras of the Boomers for a closer look - stay tuned in the months ahead for more on the Sixties’ Youth Quake and the Disco Years of the Seventies.

Just like the TV show, this e-zine offers a fun, light-hearted approach to learning about history. Feature articles trace the headlining stories of each era, providing a glimpse at how writers saw the events at the time. Challenging crossward puzzles are based on related themes, while fascinating factoids allow you to test your knowledge about the period. Links take you to related choice websites, and our on-line forum, Backtalk, provides an opportunity to exchange stories and info with others.Our postcard section allows you to send a vintage card to a friend. Discover all that this site has to offer by going back to the Table of Contents – and then sit back, relax, and let the learning begin!

About the TV Series

Entertaining and educational, It Seems Like Yesterday returns to History Television for a second successful season. Aired Monday through Friday at 7.30pm ET, this Gemini nominated series presents a nostalgic snapshot of events from memorable weeks in 20th century history. The second season focuses on the Baby Boom Years from 1945 to 1980. Using vintage television shows, movies, newsreels, music videos and ads, those times are brought to life. For some, it will be a trip down memory lane; for others, it will provide an engaging introduction to our recent history. But history was never like this in school, thanks in part to the inimitable style of host Rick Mercer.

Mercer makes this history of popular culture come alive every weeknight for viewers. Best known for his comedic talents on This Hour Has 22 Minutes, he is also an actor, social commentator and best-selling author. Mercer says he was excited to take on the hosting duties of the show for a second season, despite his hectic schedule. "I've always heard that history repeats itself," he commented. "If that's true, then I'll get residuals."

It Seems Life Yesterday is produced by Breakthrough Entertainment in association with History Television. It has been made with the assistance of the Bell Fund and the Canada Television and Cable Production Fund - License Fee Program, and the Canadian and Ontario Film or Video Tax Credit programs. History Television was a natural broadcaster for the show because of its mandate to provide a uniquely Canadian perspective on the people, trends and events that shape our world. History Television features an interesting and entertaining blend of documentaries, movies and original historical programming from Canada and around the world. The Bell Fund, created to encourage links between the Canadian broadcast and new media sectors, has provided support both for the making of the show and this website.

Breakthrough Entertainment can add It Seems Like Yesterday to a slate of successful shows. Headed by executive producers Ira Levy and Peter Williamson, Breakthrough, one of Canada's most prolific producers of television programming, is also known for creating the successful shows The Adventures of Dudley the Dragon and What's for Dinner?

So join It Seems Like Yesterday for an unusual sampling of popular history. From the Nuremberg Trials and I Love Lucy, to Tupperware parties and the assassination of John Lennon , it recalls not only the big stories of the day, but also the small things that were important to daily life. The result is sometimes surprising, sometimes familiar, but always engaging and informative.