Sunday, August 24th TV listings for History Channel US HD - East
The Food That Built America Peanut Butter Battle
When an entrepreneur creates shelf-stable peanut butter out of his garage, it leads to the birth of an iconic sandwich; as competition heats up to be America's favorite peanut butter, three famous brands battle it out to be number one.
The Food That Built America Clash of the Coffee
Two icons compete for America's coffee drinkers and forever change a worldwide, multi-billion-dollar industry.
The Food That Built America A Dish Best Served... Soft
When his ice cream truck breaks down, Tom Carvel discovers that half-melted ice cream is a surefire hit with customers.
The Food That Built America The Kings of Burgers
In the 1950s, Ray Kroc franchises McDonald's nationwide, but right behind Kroc, a wave of other entrepreneurs tries to cash in on the fast food restaurant craze; two Florida visionaries start up what will become Kroc's biggest rival.
The Food That Built America Bring Home the Bacon
A young upstart named Oscar® Mayer creates one of the most iconic meat brands on the planet; pioneer Jay Hormel invents a meat product sold the world over, which becomes part of a $20 billion food empire.
The Food That Built America Supermarket Sweep
At the turn of the 20th century, Bernard Kroger and another upstart grocer come up with genius innovations that help invent the modern supermarket.
The Food That Built America When Food Freezes Over
Four intrepid food entrepreneurs race to harness emerging technologies, like the home freezer and microwave, to bring revolutionary frozen snack icons to a waiting world, and forever change everything about eating.
The Food That Built America The TV Dinner
Gilbert Swanson inherits his father's frozen turkey company and partners with a food chemist to innovate a revolutionary dinner that Americans can heat up at home.
The Food That Built America Beer Run
At a time when U.S. beer is dominated by the same lager style, one Milwaukee company experiments with something new.
The Toys That Built America Mighty Mutant Mayhem
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles high kick their way into the action figure market in the late 1980s, opening the door for a new kind of martial arts toy; their place at the top is soon challenged by a mighty morphin phenomenon.
The Toys That Built America Cabbage Clash
Martha Nelson creates a one-of-a-kind doll to sell at local Kentucky craft markets; a visionary young entrepreneur uses her artwork as inspiration for a mass-produced doll that sparks a multi-billion-dollar toy craze.
The Toys That Built America Game Night Legends
In the 1970s, the board game industry was aimed almost entirely at children, until a literal game changer came along in Trivial Pursuit; redefining the possibilities for adult fun, it opened up a whole new genre.
The Toys That Built America Clash of the Toy Titans
As the post-war baby boom creates unprecedented demand for toys, Ruth Handler turns her greatest gamble into the most recognizable toy in the world.
The Toys That Built America The Birth of Video Games
Defense contractor Ralph Baer invents the world's first home video game console, but it is soon eclipsed by a new table tennis game; when a third pioneer, Jerry Lawson, creates a console featuring swappable games, the video game industry explodes.
The Toys That Built America Plumber Bros vs. Hedgehog
After the U.S. video game crash of 1983, a Japanese electronics company single-handedly resurrects the industry with a game featuring a jumping plumber.
The Toys That Built America Game Night Legends
In the 1970s, the board game industry was aimed almost entirely at children, until a literal game changer came along in Trivial Pursuit; redefining the possibilities for adult fun, it opened up a whole new genre.
The Toys That Built America Clash of the Toy Titans
As the post-war baby boom creates unprecedented demand for toys, Ruth Handler turns her greatest gamble into the most recognizable toy in the world.
The Toys That Built America The Birth of Video Games
Defense contractor Ralph Baer invents the world's first home video game console, but it is soon eclipsed by a new table tennis game; when a third pioneer, Jerry Lawson, creates a console featuring swappable games, the video game industry explodes.
The Toys That Built America Plumber Bros vs. Hedgehog
After the U.S. video game crash of 1983, a Japanese electronics company single-handedly resurrects the industry with a game featuring a jumping plumber.
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Amazing Facts With Doug Batchelor
Pastor Doug Batchelor reveals facts about biblical events and brings new insight to frequently asked questions in Christianity.
Dr. David Jeremiah's goal is to deliver the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world.
History's Greatest Mysteries Roswell
A 200-yard swath of debris landed near Roswell, New Mexico; some believe it was an alien craft, others that it was a secret government experiment.
History's Greatest Mysteries The Death of Dillinger
John Dillinger's life consists of brazen bank robberies across the country, but his death remains shrouded in mystery; what really happened to John Dillinger?