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Season 1 – The Food That Built America

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The stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and helped win wars.
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08/14/2021 To see iconic brands like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, KFC, M&M, WK etc. Thier origin all the people behind them, the failures & success it's just something you should never pass. See more 02/14/2021 The awful, aggressive background music made this impossible to watch for me. See more Read all reviews
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Campbell Scott

Narrator

Adam Richman

Host

Anthony Misiano

Milton Hershey

Libby O'Connell

Self

Joseph Gray

Henry J. Heinz

Yohuru Williams

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 11, 2019 Lines in the Sand In the wake of the Civil War, a revolution takes place on the backs of visionary entrepreneurs of industry like Heinz, Kellogg and Post; they push the limits of ingenuity to launch businesses that will revolutionize industry. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 12, 2019 Best Served Cold A new breed of innovator rises up to expand American industry and push the limits of new technology; a father-and-son duo named Mars start on a path to challenge the chocolate throne. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 13, 2019 The Spoils of War WWII sees competing industrial empires joining the war effort in a united front to fuel the forces fighting for freedom abroad; in Post-War America, visionaries revolutionize the industry, and pave the way for the golden age of the American dream. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 1, 2019 Extended Edition In the wake of the Civil War, a revolution is taking place on the backs of visionary entrepreneurs of industry. Details Episode 5 Aired May 25, 2020 Memorial Day Cookout Edition At the dawn of the 20th century, a new breed of innovator rises up to expand American industry; WWII sees competing industrial empires joining the war effort; post-war America, visionaries battle to revolutionize the restaurant industry. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 5, 2020 Summer Cookout Edition As the Great Depression hits, the titans of food push the envelope of innovation to feed a hungry nation; World War II sees competing industrial empires joining the war effort in a united front to fuel the forces fighting for freedom abroad. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 5, 2020 Summer Cookout Edition In the wake of the Civil War, a revolution is taking place on the backs of visionary entrepreneurs of industry; before they become brand names, budding innovators, like Henry Heinz, John and Will Kellogg, and C.W.Post, launched businesses. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Greg Henry, Isaac Holub, Jim Pasquarella, Gregory Henry, Kim Woodard, Mary Donahue, Kimberly Woodard, Yoshi Stone
Screenwriter
Brian Burstein
Network
History
Rating
TV-PG (V|L)
Genre
Special Interest, History, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 11, 2019