Originally Posted by
gobluetwo
Right, because all FFs age 35 and up are keenly aware of a US movie series from the '40s and '50s, right? Remember that 50 year olds were born after the last Kettle movie came out in 1957, and most immigrants (probably) have no clue who the Kettles are.
But people (yes, mostly non-immigrants) in the 35+ish age range are more likely to have heard about the movies from their parents. Just like I understand references to Wally and the Beav or Barney Fife despite those shows being produced long before I was born. You don't have to be present at the first-run premiere of a cultural phenomenon to feel its influence.