For generations of Americans, food titans like Henry Heinz, Milton Hershey, John and Will Kellogg, C.W. Post and the McDonald brothers have literally been household names, but you don't know their stories. Before they were brand names, they were brilliant, sometimes ruthless, visionaries who revolutionized food and changed the landscape of America forever. This miniseries event will tell the fascinating stories of the people behind the food that built America – those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, and along the way built cities, invented new technologies and helped win wars.
Show Info
Schedule: Sundays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
FoodHistory
Episodes ordered: 8 episodes
Official site: www.history.com
7.3 (16 votes)
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Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 5x07: Champions of Breakfast | Apr 14, 2024 | |
| 5x06: Penny Candy Craze | Mar 31, 2024 | |
| 5x05: Let Them Bake Cake | Mar 24, 2024 |
Cast
Campbell Scott
voices Himself (Narrator)Extra Details
Also known as:
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Gigantes dos Alimentos (
Brazil)
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La bouffe qui a forgé l'Amérique (
France)
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So isst Amerika – Pioniere des Fastfood (
Germany)
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A Comida Que Mudou o Mundo (
Portugal)
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Gigantes de la comida (
Spain)
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