Prohibition: A Ken Burns PBS special

August · 10-03-2011, 11:04 AM

Anyone else watch part 1 last night?

I learned an awful lot about how Prohibition came into being I never knew before.

Randomizer · 10-03-2011, 11:09 AM

Ditto. Really fascinating, Ken Burns knows how to bring these sorts of things to life.

August · 10-03-2011, 11:17 AM

I always thought it was Carrie Nation that drove it but now I know she neither started the movement or was it's biggest supporter. I see a lot of parallels with modern drug prohibition as well.

Rockstar · 10-03-2011, 11:39 AM

I haven't watched the program yet. But I always thought the prohibition of alcohol was just part of a greater movement. Stemming from the banning of mixtures handed out like candy that contained cocaine, opium, heroin, amphetimines and other drugs. These snake oils whether OTC or prescribed were said to cure everything from whooping cough to anxiety. But these wonder medicines soon caused many to become addicted to the substance. It was a real problem back in the teens and twenties.

But I guess Americans drew the line when it came to thier whiskey.

Randomizer · 10-03-2011, 11:49 AM

I had always thought it was the religious right that drove prohibition but it crossed party lines and the split was more urban vs. rural.

Interesting to note the origins of "Teetotaler", "Skid Row" and "Bootlegger"!

A salient lesson that when democracies legislate morality, the cure is usually worse than the disease.

Personal sidebar; In 1946 my Mother was living and working at the Toronto chapter of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union when she met the man who would become my Father just out of the RCAF and working as a bartender. They married that year and were together until his passing.

Takeda Shingen · 10-03-2011, 01:21 PM

I also really enjoyed the first episode. This looks like it will be his best since The Civil War.

August · 10-03-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

I haven't watched the program yet. But I always thought the prohibition of alcohol was just part of a greater movement. Stemming from the banning of mixtures handed out like candy that contained cocaine, opium, heroin, amphetimines and other drugs. These snake oils whether OTC or prescribed were said to cure everything from whooping cough to anxiety. But these wonder medicines soon caused many to become addicted to the substance. It was a real problem back in the teens and twenties.

But I guess Americans drew the line when it came to thier whiskey.

Actually according to the show the biggest opposition was not against drinking per se but rather against Saloons specifically. Part of the reason the 18th Amendment passed was few people thought it would affect them personally.

mookiemookie · 10-03-2011, 01:54 PM

Oh I hope they replay it. I had no idea he had a new one coming out.

I was watching Boardwalk Empire last night. That's close, right?

August · 10-03-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Oh I hope they replay it. I had no idea he had a new one coming out.

I was watching Boardwalk Empire last night. That's close, right?

It's PBS. They're bound to play it a gazillion times as well as gift you a set when you become a member.

nikimcbee · 10-03-2011, 06:36 PM

So is this a documentary about the Kennedys?

August · 10-03-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

So is this a documentary about the Kennedys?

They mentioned JFK's grandfather in the first episode. Haven't heard anything mentioned about Joe yet though.

BTW episode 2 is on now...

Vendor · 10-03-2011, 07:50 PM

How long are the episode...

August · 10-03-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

How long are the episode...

2 hours each it looks like.

Vendor · 10-03-2011, 07:55 PM

Then it seems like a good and interesting entertainment,

10-03-2011, 11:04 AM	#1
August Ugly American Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15,143 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Prohibition: A Ken Burns PBS special Anyone else watch part 1 last night? I learned an awful lot about how Prohibition came into being I never knew before. __________________ “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” ― Theodore Roosevelt

10-03-2011, 11:17 AM	#3
August Ugly American Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15,143 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I always thought it was Carrie Nation that drove it but now I know she neither started the movement or was it's biggest supporter. I see a lot of parallels with modern drug prohibition as well. __________________ “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” ― Theodore Roosevelt

10-03-2011, 11:39 AM	#4
Rockstar Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Restaurant at the end of the universe Posts: 2,167 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I haven't watched the program yet. But I always thought the prohibition of alcohol was just part of a greater movement. Stemming from the banning of mixtures handed out like candy that contained cocaine, opium, heroin, amphetimines and other drugs. These snake oils whether OTC or prescribed were said to cure everything from whooping cough to anxiety. But these wonder medicines soon caused many to become addicted to the substance. It was a real problem back in the teens and twenties. But I guess Americans drew the line when it came to thier whiskey. __________________ __________________ 1942 called and said you can't ignore the world and be left alone in peace. We are involved. We have to be. We will be hurt sometimes, sure. But nobody will ever think we are a soft target.

10-03-2011, 01:54 PM	#8
mookiemookie I should buy a boat. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,237 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 1	Oh I hope they replay it. I had no idea he had a new one coming out. I was watching Boardwalk Empire last night. That's close, right? __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

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nikimcbee War Dog Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling off Bungo Straights Posts: 14,839 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0	So is this a documentary about the Kennedys? __________________

10-03-2011, 11:09 AM	#2
Randomizer Admiral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: On a Pacific Island Posts: 2,124 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	Ditto. Really fascinating, Ken Burns knows how to bring these sorts of things to life.

10-03-2011, 11:49 AM	#5
Randomizer Admiral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: On a Pacific Island Posts: 2,124 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 0	I had always thought it was the religious right that drove prohibition but it crossed party lines and the split was more urban vs. rural. Interesting to note the origins of "Teetotaler", "Skid Row" and "Bootlegger"! A salient lesson that when democracies legislate morality, the cure is usually worse than the disease. Personal sidebar; In 1946 my Mother was living and working at the Toronto chapter of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union when she met the man who would become my Father just out of the RCAF and working as a bartender. They married that year and were together until his passing.

10-03-2011, 01:21 PM	#6
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,683 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I also really enjoyed the first episode. This looks like it will be his best since The Civil War.

10-03-2011, 07:50 PM	#12
Vendor SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sweden,moving in a southerly direction. Posts: 20,665 Downloads: 504 Uploads: 0	How long are the episode... __________________ "Nothing in life is to be feared.It is only to be understood" Marie Curie

10-03-2011, 07:55 PM	#14
Vendor SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sweden,moving in a southerly direction. Posts: 20,665 Downloads: 504 Uploads: 0	Then it seems like a good and interesting entertainment, __________________ "Nothing in life is to be feared.It is only to be understood" Marie Curie

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