Oscar explains how Hollywood's vision of an ideal America came from the European immigrants who established Hollywood, with special attention on Frank Capra's ability to put 'common man' values in the spotlight.

Learn how 'It Happened One Night', the movie almost nobody wanted to make, became a national sensation and catapulted Frank Capra into Hollywood stardom with an Academy Award sweep. Then hear how his second Best Picture winner, 'You Can't Take It With You', exemplifies the themes and story-telling that would become known as Capra-corn.