Um, thank you?
Um, thank you?
That I couldn't tell you. I'd have to ask our DP and designer.
The image from that page was 1988, yes, but the packaging for Conture condoms was the same. We're good.
We did a ton of "Russian" research throughout the season. The J's are always sticklers for accuracy and authenticity.
WM is correct. We filmed that in Sharlene's, on Flatbush.
I don't know offhand, as last season had a different Prop Master. S5 was my first. Definitely coming back for S6. I love everything about this show.
Remember that not every prop, set dressing element, or picture vehicle should be "1984" when doing a scene taking place in 1984. If you were to visit my family's house in that year (I would have been 20 years old then) you would have seen plenty of 1970's furniture and wall decoration. Look out the window, 70's and…
Very common. Citroens, Ladas, and Volgas were the most popular vehicles in that area and in that time period.
I'm the Prop Master for Americans Season Five.
Shameless Self Promotion:
I have to be verrrrry, very careful as to what I say on any social media site regarding the show. Before I post anything, I count to ten.
Here's the link to the original image:
I am the Prop Master for Season Five of The Americans.
I am the prop master for Americans Season Five. Yes, that was a period-correct package of Lifestyles condones for Pastor Tim. Not literally vintage, but created through the magic of Photoshop.