Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things (2021)
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.
Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things: Season 1 - 6 Episode s
1x1 - Vinyl Record and Airstream
July 15, 2021
Discover how vinyl records are pressed and how Airstreams are built.
1x2 - Pencil, Pan, Baseball Bat
July 15, 2021
Learn how pencils, Bundt pans and baseball bats are made across the US.
1x3 - Wool Blanket Baseball Gloves
July 23, 2021
The stories behind Faribault blankets and Nokona ball gloves are revealed.
1x4 - Banjo, Tile, Baby Shoe
July 30, 2021
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.
1x5 - Slinky and Cast Iron Skillet
August 6, 2021
Learn how the Slinky and cast iron skillet have endured for generations.
1x6 - Rocking Chair, Skates, Pitcher
August 13, 2021
Discover how rocking chairs, roller skates and pitchers are made.
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