The 1940s: A simpler era... or was it? | Back In Time For Dinner, 1940s

Ever hear someone say, "Oh, that was such a simpler and better time. I wish I could live in that time period."? The Campus family from Back In Time For Dinner experiences some of the better times of living in the 1940s... and the some of not-so-good times.

About Back in Time For Dinner: Guided by host Carlo Rota, the Campus family will live through a new decade of Canadian life, as they take on iconic trends in food, design and domestic gadgetry from the 1940s through to the 1990s.

Stay Connected:

About CBC:
Welcome to the official YouTube channel for CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster. CBC is dedicated to creating content with original voices that inspire and entertain. Watch sneak peeks and trailers, behind the scenes footage, original web series, digital-exclusives and more.

Connect with CBC Online:

The 1940s: A simpler era... or was it? | Back In Time For Dinner, 1940s

[wingo]

It's important to remember that "simple" is not the same thing as "easy."

[bharathu]

The aesthetics of that era was truly classy. Everything even the technology was very artsy & aesthetic. The fashion, the life. Id love to be living like that.

[WonderstruckGuy]

Or it could be like these people aren't the greatest at cooking

[morbusxx]

Personally, I love the look and style of the 40's. The colors, the cloths. Especially the style of the ladies cloths, hair, make up. But If I had a vintage house, I would want 40's era style appliances but with modern features. Sometimes I do feel like I was born in the wrong era.

[NCVBflo]

I love the house, especially that kitchen. Gorgeous.

While watching this, I just realized I want a tourist type of attraction where one can get to live like old generations but not in a museum. Like the real thing, every piece of artifact working. Is there something like that anywhere in the world?

[jonathantan]

"Environmentally friendly appliances"
** laughs in asbestos, leaded gasoline, lead paint, lead piping, ozone-destroying fridge gas, etc. **

[Nvaehlo]

"It was a wholesome time."
Europe: 👀

[dennisscott]

I use the original 1950 Betty Crocker cookbook for all of my cooking. It's all food that was popular in the 40's, and most of it is delicious; you just have to know what you're doing.

[haleyhamer]

So sad that the full episodes aren’t available outside of Canada! It looks like a great show!

[JoMarieM]

The 1940s were a unique time, which is why it can't be entirely summed up in one video clip. In the early 40s, there was a major war on, which affected pretty much everybody in the US, Canada and Europe to some degree. In the US and other countries affected by the war, there was something called rationing, which meant that certain foods were either very limited, or not available at all. And clothing items and shoes were rationed as well, which was why people in that era often made do with what they had, for as long as they could. Funny how there's no mention of any of that here, unless this was in the LATE 40s, which was a much more prosperous time with the postwar economy boom. This video doesn't really specify which part of the 40s this was supposed to be!

[grisom]

1:14
You know I don't understand why the 50s/60s you needed to keep your shoes on in your own home. Let your feet be free! In fact, that's not even a thing in most countries.

[noizsegat]

sir, it says your n-word pass expired in the 1950’s?

[Y-jk]

I don't believe that there are simple times ever. people just look at the past as simpler because they only remember the good times of it

[nadeen]

wish i could watch the full show but its not available in America :(

[powerhouse]

The shoes they made back then are fantastic to wear and so are the kitchen utensils to use.

[FellowLlama]

Yes i would love to live during a world war

[TL-mclz]

Ah! I want to see the full thing! Why block it in the U.S.? Love vintage aesthetics and history.

[TheTexasliMelek]

It never ceases to amaze me how there were hardly any overweight people back then. Just that alone proves life was so much healthier then.

[paulsweet]

Depending or who u were and lived life was great