Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things

Season 1

TV-G
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.

Where to Watch Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things • Season 1

6 Episodes

  • Vinyl Record and Airstream
    E1
    Vinyl Record and AirstreamDiscover how vinyl records are pressed and how Airstreams are built.
  • Pencil, Pan, Baseball Bat
    E2
    Pencil, Pan, Baseball BatLearn how pencils, Bundt pans and baseball bats are made across the US.
  • Wool Blanket Baseball Gloves
    E3
    Wool Blanket Baseball GlovesThe stories behind Faribault blankets and Nokona ball gloves are revealed.
  • Banjo, Tile, Baby Shoe
    E4
    Banjo, Tile, Baby ShoeA 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.
  • Slinky and Cast Iron Skillet
    E5
    Slinky and Cast Iron SkilletLearn how the Slinky and cast iron skillet have endured for generations.
  • Rocking Chair, Skates, Pitcher
    E6
    Rocking Chair, Skates, PitcherDiscover how rocking chairs, roller skates and pitchers are made.

Cast of Season 1

  • Carson BeckNarrator (voice)
  • Tim McOskerExecutive Producer
  • Beth LiebetrauProducer

 

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