The Food That Built America
TVPG
Cooking
History
Documentary
The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America.
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Sunday, April 28
Do or Donut
Season 3 • Episode 3
When a caterer realizes his two bestselling items are donuts and coffee, he creates a donut chain.
Sunday, April 28
A Dish Best Served... Soft
Season 3 • Episode 4
Tom Carvel discovers that half-melted ice cream is a surefire hit with customers.
Sunday, April 28
The Best Thing Since...
Season 3 • Episode 5
Lee Marshall bets on a new kind of bread, inspiring a homemaker to create a healthier alternative.
Sunday, April 28
A Cold One
Season 3 • Episode 2
German immigrants Joseph Schlitz and Capt. Frederick Pabst battle for beer dominance.
Sunday, April 28
American Cheese
Season 2 • Episode 4
At the turn of the 20th century, Kraft challenges thousands of years of cheese-making tradition.
Sunday, April 28
Ice Cream Empires
Season 2 • Episode 11
A young boy accidentally discovers a frozen treat on a stick; the first ice cream truck.
Sunday, April 28
Sunshine in a Glass
Season 5 • Episode 4
A Vitamin C-rich WWII ration leads to orange juice concentrate; flash-pasteurizing orange juice.
Sunday, April 28
Thanksgiving Dinner
Season 4 • Episode 7
A look at some staples of Thanksgiving dinner that weren't around until brands made them accessible.
Sunday, May 5
Lines in the Sand
Season 1 • Episode 1
A revolution takes place on the backs of visionary entrepreneurs of industry.
Sunday, May 5
Best Served Cold
Season 1 • Episode 2
A new breed of innovator rises up to expand American industry and push the limits of new technology.
Sunday, May 5
The Spoils of War
Season 2 • Episode 17
The stories behind major food titans in America like Henry Heinz and Milton Hershey.
