Overview of the 1950s
In the 1950s, the “traditional” nuclear family was the norm in the United States, which could account for Date with Dad's creation during this time.
A Look at the Event
Certain activities were done during the 1950s' Date with Dad events which one would expect a father to be interested in: watching a video of the Rutgers-Princeton game in the Agora Lounge -- aka, what is now the current Cabaret Theatre -- is just one example. Conversely, things one may not typically associate with “fatherly interest” were common practice during these events, such as creative dance programs and theatrical performances.
1954 Program