Sunday, October 12th TV listings for History Channel US - Pacific Feed
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The Icons That Built America Comedy Kings
Fitting into the clean-cut roles that comedians occupied in the 1950s, two up-and-coming stand-ups make names for themselves; as society shifts and counter-culture movements take hold, both men realize they need to adapt their comedy.
The Icons That Built America Fight the System: Hip Hop & Grunge
In 1987, a small-time drug dealer forms a hip-hop based group in his hometown of Compton, California; the group's brand of "reality rap" draws backlash; a Seattle-based rock band pioneers a new sound that channels suburban angst and disillusionment.
The Icons That Built America Action Heroes
A struggling New York actor, brushed aside, bets on himself to write, and star in a movie; by challenging the ideas of what it means to be a leading man at the time, he gives himself a fighting chance in Hollywood.
The Icons That Built America Daredevil Duo
In 1965, a struggling motorcycle salesman desperate at his small-town dealership comes up with a dangerous publicity stunt that launches him into a new career, but changes entertainment forever.
The Icons That Built America Titans of Talk
Daytime talk shows in the 1980s is aimed at a stay-at-home female audience and has conversational topics and polite discussion; a young politician-turned-TV host rewrites the rules when an unexpected fight breaks out between his guests.
The Food That Built America Soda Rising: Birth of Pop
In the late 1800s, two pharmacists 1500 miles apart race to create healthy, non-alcoholic beverage options, kickstarting the entire soda industry with their breakout hits: Hires Root Beer and Dr. Pepper.
The Food That Built America Chain Reaction
Former wrestler Rocky Aoki and a perfume salesman become the unlikely fathers of a casual dining revolution when they open different establishments in the heart of New York City: one of America's first Japanese restaurants and a swinging singles bar.
The Food That Built America Cola Wars
In the 1970s, one major cola brand launches a blind taste-test marketing plan that takes direct aim at their biggest competitor.
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 Thanksgiving Dinner
A look at some staples of Thanksgiving dinner that weren't around until a few brands used technological advances to reinvent turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and more; food innovators made each part of the meal accessible.
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.