Drama | Thriller | History
Station:
History (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2023-07-23
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The Mega-Brands That Built America is the newest series in History's "That Built" franchise, telling the origin stories of some of the most successful businesses in history: from mega-stores like Costco and Walmart to sporting goods giants like Spalding and Wilson, titans like Ivory Soap, Schick and Gillette, to shipping giants like Fedex and UPS, and countless more of the biggest brand names in history. Each story is told through the "That Built" franchises' signature blend of expert interviews and archival, mixed with original premium recreations. Through the eyes of the visionaries and entrepreneurs behind the brands, the series takes viewers on a journey; starting with how it all began, following the innovations, the failures, and all the incredible achievements that forever changed the way Americans live. It's everything you didn't know about the colossal brands you know so well.
Next Episode is 'The Game Makers' (Season 4 Episode 2) and airs on 09 Aug 2026 21:03 (CDT).
S3E9 - Wipe Out the Competition
Before toilet paper, Americans used just about anything--until the Scott brothers turn a mistake into an opportunity and invent the toilet paper roll, giving birth to a new billion-dollar industry.
Air Date: 27 Jul 2025 21:03 (CDT)
S3E10 - Reinventing the Wheel
Harvey Firestone races to innovation against a crosstown rival as they both bet big on bringing car tires to the nation.
Air Date: 03 Aug 2025 21:03 (CDT)
S4E1 - Road Warriors
During WWII, a struggling automaker and Detroit's industry titan race to build a revolutionary all-purpose military vehicle, then spend decades battling to reinvent their wartime creation into America's most popular type of car: the SUV.
Air Date: 02 Aug 2026 21:03 (CDT)
S4E2 - The Game Makers
Mark Goodson and Merv Griffin wage a three-decades battle to reinvent the television game show, creating iconic franchises with spinning wheels, buzzers, and catchphrases that become ingrained in American culture.
Air Date: 09 Aug 2026 21:03 (CDT)
S4E3 - Ideas That Stick
A husband's homemade bandage, a college dropout's breakthrough adhesive, and a factory worker's wartime fix transform simple strips of tape into indispensable American icons — creating a $90 billion industry, one sticky invention at a time.
Air Date: 16 Aug 2026 21:03 (CDT)
S4E4 - Racing to the Top
Air Date: 23 Aug 2026 21:03 (CDT)
S4E5 - The Underwear Boom
Air Date: 30 Aug 2026 21:03 (CDT)