Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things (2021)
Synopsis
Offering an in-depth look at how iconic American-made products are created, this series celebrates the ingenuity, passion and creativity of the people who proudly stand behind these timeless classics.
First Air Date: 2021-07-15
Last Air Date: 2022-03-18
Number of Seasons: 3
Number of Episodes: 27
Networks: discovery+
Top Cast
- Carson Beck as Narrator (voice)
Seasons
Season 1 (2021)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Vinyl Record and Airstream
Discover how vinyl records are pressed and how Airstreams are built.
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Ep. 2: Pencil, Pan, Baseball Bat
Learn how pencils, Bundt pans and baseball bats are made across the US.
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Ep. 3: Wool Blanket Baseball Gloves
The stories behind Faribault blankets and Nokona ball gloves are revealed.
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Ep. 4: Banjo, Tile, Baby Shoe
A manufacturer shows what it takes to make a banjo from raw wood in Southern California. Then, learn how dirt is transformed into hand-painted ceramic tiles in Northern California and how a Pennsylvania shoemaker from 1888 revolutionized baby shoes.
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Ep. 5: Slinky and Cast Iron Skillet
Learn how the Slinky and cast iron skillet have endured for generations.
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Ep. 6: Rocking Chair, Skates, Pitcher
Discover how rocking chairs, roller skates and pitchers are made.
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