American Experience

Tupperware!

Using interviews with Tupperware executives and dealers from the early days and wonderful, little-seen footage of Tupperware Jubilees, this funny, probing program re-examines assumptions about American culture in the 1950s.

Jubilee Video: Top 25

2m 34s

In 1954, Brownie Wise inaugurated the Tupperware Homecoming Jubilee. Tupperware dealers from across the country came to the company's Kissimmee, Florida, headquarters for classes and motivational events. Wise gave each year's gathering a theme, with high spectacle and outrageous competitions -- often for glamorous prizes. In this video, awardees wear turbans at the 1961 Tupperabia Jubilee.

Previews + Extras

  • Gary McDonald, Tupperware Executive: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Gary McDonald, Tupperware Executive

    S16 E6 - 5m 27s

    Earl Tupper patented a method of washing articles of clothing in 1980. Hear former Tupperware executive Gary McDonald's story of how Tupper described this invention.

  • Tupperware Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tupperware Preview

    S16 E6 - 30s

    Using interviews with Tupperware executives and dealers from the early days and wonderful, little-seen footage of Tupperware Jubilees, this funny, probing program re-examines assumptions about American culture in the 1950s.

  • Jubilee Video: Around the World: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jubilee Video: Around the World

    S16 E6 - 3m 57s

    In 1954, Brownie Wise inaugurated the Tupperware Homecoming Jubilee. Tupperware dealers from across the country came to the company's Kissimmee, Florida, headquarters for classes and motivational events. In this 1957 Jubilee video, organizers present foreign lands -- and illustrate some of the era's cultural stereotypes.

  • Tupperware! Chapter 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tupperware! Chapter 1

    S16 E6 - 4m 10s

    Using interviews with Tupperware executives and dealers from the early days and wonderful, little-seen footage of Tupperware Jubilees, this funny, probing program re-examines assumptions about American culture in the 1950s.

  • Tupperware Jubilee: Motorboat Wish: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Tupperware Jubilee: Motorboat Wish

    S16 E6 - 1m 48s

    In 1954, Brownie Wise inaugurated the Tupperware Homecoming Jubilee. Tupperware dealers from across the country came to the company's Kissimmee, Florida, headquarters for classes and motivational events. Wise gave each year's gathering a theme, with high spectacle and outrageous competitions. In this 1956 film, the Wish Fairy grants a sleek wish to a Jubilee attendee.

  • Jubilee Video: Fashion Show: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jubilee Video: Fashion Show

    S16 E6 - 2m 16s

    In 1954, Brownie Wise inaugurated the Tupperware Homecoming Jubilee. Tupperware dealers from across the country came to the company's Kissimmee, Florida, headquarters for classes and motivational events. Wise gave each year's gathering a theme, with high spectacle and outrageous competitions. Wise emcees a men's fashion show during the 1957 Jubilee -- and grants a Chicago woman's wish.

  • Jubilee Video: Ford Fairlane Giveaway: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jubilee Video: Ford Fairlane Giveaway

    S16 E6 - 1m 41s

    In 1954, Brownie Wise inaugurated the Tupperware Homecoming Jubilee. Tupperware dealers from across the country came to the company's Kissimmee, Florida, headquarters for classes and motivational events. Wise gave each year's gathering a theme, with high spectacle and outrageous competitions -- often for glamorous prizes. In this 1960 Jubilee video, unexpected four-wheeled prizes inspire mania.

  • Jubilee Video: Paint by Numbers: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Jubilee Video: Paint by Numbers

    S16 E6 - 2m

    In 1954, Brownie Wise inaugurated the Tupperware Homecoming Jubilee. Tupperware dealers from across the country came to the company's Kissimmee, Florida, headquarters for classes and motivational events. For the 1960 Jubilee, participants follow instructions to paint a pair of massive patriotic portraits.

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