The Mega-Brands That Built America
TVPG
Documentary
History
American history
The innovations, failures and incredible achievements of some of the most successful businesses in history, from megastores like Costco and Walmart to shipping giants like FedEx and UPS, that forever changed the way Americans live.
Cast & Crew
Kim Woodard Executive Producer
Greg Henry Executive Producer
Isaac Holub Executive Producer
George Kralovansky Executive Producer
Shari Ortner Executive Producer
Brian Burstein Executive Producer
Harry Courniotes Executive Producer
Jim Pasquarella Executive Producer
Brandy Crawford-Uriu Executive Producer
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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, April 6
Suite Dreams: Birth of the Modern Hotel
Season 2 • Episode 4
Two visionaries breathe new life into the hotel industry in America and the world.
Sunday, April 6
Internet Killed the Video Store
Season 2 • Episode 2
Two software executives take on Blockbuster with their online subscription service, Netflix.
Sunday, April 6
A Whole New Ballgame
Season 1 • Episode 3
The innovations of sporting goods pioneers named Spalding, Wilson, and the Rawlings brothers.
Sunday, April 6
The World Delivered
Season 1 • Episode 2
Two Seattle brothers risk everything to reinvent shipping packages for all.
Sunday, April 6
Dirty Work
Season 1 • Episode 4
James Gamble and Harley Procter invent a revolutionary new soap in America in the late 1800s.
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