Carnivale.

Watched the entire first season on dvd today, 12 episodes straight starting from when I woke up this morning. I still only barely know what the show is about.

What I learned about the 1930's:

1) Peope were dirty (everything was dirty).
2) People smelled.
3) 2 bits is 25 cents.
4) Most people led pointless lives.
5) Carnivals were sometimes home to epic battles between good and evil.