Series
The Food That Built America
Documentary
The fascinating 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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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 3 epS2 · 16 epS3 · 12 epS4 · 16 epS5 · 12 epS6 · 10 epS7 · 14 ep
1Lines in the Sand11 Aug 2019 · 85mIn 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.
2Best Served Cold12 Aug 2019 · 85mAt the dawn of the 20th Century, a new breed of innovator rises up to expand American industry and push the limits of new technology. A trailblazer named Milton Hershey bets big on a revolutionary idea, and then a father and son duo named Mars start on a path to challenge the chocolate throne. Plus, the titans of food weather the storm of the First World War and push the boundaries of invention in the Roaring Twenties.
3The Spoils of War13 Aug 2019 · 85mAs the Great Depression hits, the titans of food push the envelope of innovation to feed a hungry nation. Then WWII sees competing industrial empires joining the war effort in a united front to fuel the forces fighting for freedom abroad. And in Post-War America, visionaries like Harland Sanders, the McDonald brothers and Ray Kroc battle to revolutionize the restaurant industry, and pave the way for the golden age of the American dream.
Details
- First aired
- 11 Aug 2019
- Last aired
- 26 Jul 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- Language
- English
- Network
- History
- Episodes
- 83
- Votes
- 38 on TMDB
Cast
Adam RichmanSelf - Author-TV Host
Campbell ScottNarrator (voice)
Jason LiebigSelf - Historian
