The Food That Built America

Previous Episode

S01E03: The Spoils of War

As 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.

Overview

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.

Episodes

Lines in the Sand

S01E01 Lines in the Sand

August 11, 2019 85 min
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...
Best Served Cold

S01E02 Best Served Cold

August 12, 2019 85 min
At 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...
The Spoils of War

S01E03 The Spoils of War

August 13, 2019 85 min
As 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...

Cast

Campbell Scott
Campbell Scott
Narrator (voice)
Adam Richman
Adam Richman
Self - Tv Host

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