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Bill Hemmer shares the little-known stories of ordinary Americans who gave us extraordinary innovations like buffalo wings, NASCAR, Chinese food, March Madness, the Mambo, and more!
20242 seasons
Documentary
Documentary
20242 seasons
TV-G
5 episodes

  • 1. Buffalo Wings

    1. Buffalo Wings

    How a Sicilian immigrant created America's favorite bar food almost by accident. Plus, the spicy stories behind the remote control and frozen food.
    How a Sicilian immigrant created America's favorite bar food almost by accident. Plus, the spicy stories behind the remote control and frozen food.
    TV-G
    16min
    Jul 4, 2024

  • 2. NASCAR

    2. NASCAR

    How an auto mechanic turned a need for speed into an American institution. Plus, the heart-racing stories behind TENNESSEE WHISKEY and the STOPLIGHT.
    How an auto mechanic turned a need for speed into an American institution. Plus, the heart-racing stories behind TENNESSEE WHISKEY and the STOPLIGHT.
    TV-G
    17min
    Jul 4, 2024

  • 3. Chinese Food

    3. Chinese Food

    How a Chinese immigrant made her home cooking America's most popular take-out. Plus, the delicious stories behind LIGHT BEER and PEPPERIDGE FARM.
    How a Chinese immigrant made her home cooking America's most popular take-out. Plus, the delicious stories behind LIGHT BEER and PEPPERIDGE FARM.
    TV-G
    19min
    Jul 4, 2024

  • 4. March Madness

    4. March Madness

    How a coach-turned-poet made us all fall for spring basketball. Plus, the slam-dunk stories behind THE FORWARD PASS and AIR JORDANS.
    How a coach-turned-poet made us all fall for spring basketball. Plus, the slam-dunk stories behind THE FORWARD PASS and AIR JORDANS.
    TV-G
    19min
    Jul 4, 2024

  • 5. Mambo

    5. Mambo

    How a Puerto Rican bugler made mambo mainstream. Plus the hip-shaking stories behind the electric guitar and Latin rock.
    How a Puerto Rican bugler made mambo mainstream. Plus the hip-shaking stories behind the electric guitar and Latin rock.
    TV-G
    19min
    Jul 4, 2024
    • Meet the American
    Documentary
    20242 seasons
    Bill Hemmer shares the little-known stories of ordinary Americans who gave us extraordinary innovations like buffalo wings, NASCAR, Chinese food, March Madness, the Mambo, and more!
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    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
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    English [CC]
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