Sunday, August 3rd TV listings for History Channel US HD - East
The Mega-Brands That Built America Dirty Work
James Gamble and Harley Procter invent a revolutionary new soap that revolutionizes America and opens up a market to entrepreneurs in the late 1800s, when Americans rarely bathed and deadly diseases were commonplace.
The Mega-Brands That Built America A Whole New Ballgame
The evolution of America's most beloved sports of baseball, basketball and football are made possible by the innovations of sporting goods pioneers named Spalding, Wilson, and the Rawlings brothers.
The Mega-Brands That Built America The World Delivered
A century ago, shipping packages was slow and shipping overnight was impossible, until two Seattle brothers risk everything to reinvent shipping packages for all; a tenacious Yale graduate creates a world-famous express delivery service.
The Mega-Brands That Built America Pants on Fire
Levi Strauss partners with a tailor who makes a groundbreaking discovery during the Gold Rush; sparking a blue jean boom and rivalry between two companies that spans generations and builds a billion-dollar industry.
The Mega-Brands That Built America Rise of the Office Machines
To simplify tedious office tasks in the mid-20th century, one unknown company introduces the world's first photocopier; it becomes a household name, which kicks off a rivalry between two brands.
The Mega-Brands That Built America Wipe Out the Competition
Before toilet paper, Americans used just about anything, until the Scott brothers turn a mistake into an opportunity and invent the toilet paper roll.
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler Very Extreme Sports
The modern concept of extreme sports is a product of marketing, but back in the old days, the lack of rules made them truly extreme; from bone-crushing football and deadly baseball games to wild events like auto polo.
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler Spectacular Stunts
A wild journey into the world of vintage daredevils who risked it all for a rush; from the enigmatic Human Fly to skateboard speed demons and diving horses, these stunts are as reckless as they are unforgettable.
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler Mad Medicine
There was a time when any and all cures could be sold to the public indiscriminately; diving into a world where animal skin can replace your own, where doctors give coffee enemas and a world of heroin-laced cough syrup.
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler Perilous Play
Remember when childhood came with a side of danger? Think back to the toys and daredevil playground antics that once defined growing up; uncovering explosive science kits, high-flying kite tubes and more.
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler Treacherous Travel
Exploding cars and blimp disasters to kids sent through the mail and doomed personal helicopters; the past is packed with travel tales and the misfires that paved the road to modern transportation.
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler Precarious Products
The everyday products that are way more dangerous than meets the unsuspecting eye; what were the most ill-advised and risky household products?
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler Occupational Hazards New
Uncovering the downright dangerous gigs of the past, from mercury-poisoned hat makers to kids crawling through chimneys and projectionists fleeing fiery blazes.
The Mega-Brands That Built America Reinventing the Wheel New
Harvey Firestone races to innovation against a crosstown rival as they both bet big on bringing car tires to the nation; as sworn enemies, they'll create two of the most famous brand names in America, introduce new technology and more.
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler Food Fiascos
Snack on a feast of food horrors from the past; from radioactive energy drinks, to scandalous snacks made with Olestra, to the additives in your milk and bread, uncovering the things people once ate without a second thought.
Hazardous History With Henry Winkler Occupational Hazards
Uncovering the downright dangerous gigs of the past, from mercury-poisoned hat makers to kids crawling through chimneys and projectionists fleeing fiery blazes.
The Mega-Brands That Built America Reinventing the Wheel
Harvey Firestone races to innovation against a crosstown rival as they both bet big on bringing car tires to the nation; as sworn enemies, they'll create two of the most famous brand names in America, introduce new technology and more.