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Starring Everett Sloan in I Guess It's Here to Stay on the Cavalcade of America, sponsored by the DuPont Company, maker of better things for better living through chemistry. You remember the Winton Six and the Stanley Steamer, the Knox? Did you yearn for a Stutz Bearcat or were you a timid soul who preferred a Baker Electric? You ever hear of a Grabowski, a gas mobile or a Zip? Well those were the names of automobiles many years ago. Bring back memories? Well, this week in t…

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In I Guess It's Here to Stay, the scene is set in Detroit, where the city is buzzing with excitement over the 50th anniversary of the automobile's first appearance on its streets. Grandfather Sam Bissell, portrayed by Everett Sloan, is preparing for the parade, but he finds himself grappling with his own physical limitations due to rheumatism. As he interacts with his grandchildren, Howie and Suzy, he realizes that their interests lie elsewhere, highlighting a generational gap in appreciation for the past.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 482

I Guess It's Here to Stay

Monday, June 3, 1946 · 30:02

Cavalcade of America, Episode 482

I Guess It's Here to Stay

Monday, June 3, 1946 · 30:02

Summary

In I Guess It's Here to Stay, a grandfather reminisces about the early days of the automobile as he prepares for a parade celebrating its history in Detroit. The excitement of the event contrasts with his own physical limitations and the indifference of his grandchildren.

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