Episode 7 – The 1960’s Synopsis:
The 1960s is a decade of both cultural and technological change. A weather satellite that can save lives by tracking weather patterns and predicting hurricanes is launched into orbit.
Robots begin to appear in the workplace, taking over some menial tasks, freeing up workers to focus on more complicated jobs. Home entertainment goes from the kitchen table to the TV screen when the video game console is unveiled.
The taser is introduced, giving police forces a non-lethal way of using electricity to shut down the bad guys. And, the United States finally wins the decade-long space race, taking a giant step for mankind by landing astronauts on the moon.