The Food That Built America
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Cooking
History
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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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Sunday, July 20
Legends of the Mall
Season 6 • Episode 5
A cinnamon bun, a pretzel, and a panda move in and transform the American Mall.
Sunday, July 20
Peanut Butter Battle
Season 4 • Episode 9
As competition heats up to be America's favorite peanut butter, three famous brands battle it out.
Sunday, July 20
Empire of Convenience
Season 6 • Episode 4
The first convenience store is born; it rises into a chain with more locations than any other store.
Sunday, July 20
The Beef Is On
Season 3 • Episode 7
The new owners identify a rising star within the organization: Dave Thomas.
Sunday, July 20
Movie Theater Munchies
Season 6 • Episode 2
A chocolate maker and a young theater assistant create the movie theater concession stand.
Sunday, July 20
A Game of Chicken
Season 2 • Episode 12
Ray Kroc is ahead of the competition, but when a chain poaches his executive, Don Smith, it's war.
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