John Ratzenberger's Made in America
John Ratzenberger's Made in America is an American documentary television series hosted by John Ratzenberger. The series premiered January 6, 2004, on the Travel Channel. Ratzenberger visits various American manufacturers, taking the show's viewers along on the tours and showing how various everyday items are made. The show has visited a variety of factories, including Crayola, Airstream, Yankee Candle, Samuel Adams Brewery, Ruger, Delta Faucet Company, and Rodgers Instruments.
Cast: John Ratzenberger
20 episodes
- 1. Gibson GuitarsFirst stop is Nashville, Tennessee, home to the guitar company, Gibson. John chats with country music stars Steve Earle, Dan Seals and Joe Diffie, who all swear by Gibson. Seals and Diffie -- whom John meets with at The Gibson Bluegrass Showcase -- even perform an original song that Seals wrote in honor of their guitars. Later, John heads to the Gibson rough mill, where he sees a Les Paul Supreme (named after the legendary guitarist) being constructed. At the mill, John is given a tour by manager Tom Montgomery, and watches sander Matt Branch, neck-setter Jimmy Wright, waxer Brenda Reid, airbrush artist Rebecca Green, buffer Rich Coleman and tuner Jay Thompson in action. Next stop is Oaks, Pennsylvania, where flag outfit Annin & Co. is located. John chats with V.P. of Manufacturing Carter Beard and flagmaker Gerry Miller, assists with the carrying of a giant flag, makes a bungled effort to sew a star pattern, and provides instructions on how to handle a flag the patriotic way. Finally,CCJan 6, 2004
- 2. Harley DavidsonNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 6, 2004
- 3. MonopolyNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 13, 2004
- 4. AirstreamNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 13, 2004
- 5. Campbell's SoupNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 20, 2004
- 6. BarbasolNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 20, 2004
- 7. Craftsman ToolsNo synopsis available yet.CCJan 27, 2004
- 8. ZippoNo synopsis available yet.CCFeb 3, 2004
- 9. CorvetteNo synopsis available yet.CCFeb 10, 2004
- 10. Sikorsky HelicoptersNo synopsis available yet.CCFeb 17, 2004
- 11. U.S. MintNo synopsis available yet.CCMar 16, 2004
- 12. Carousel MagicNo synopsis available yet.CCMar 23, 2004
- 13. Purity DairiesNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 6, 2004
- 14. TitleistNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 13, 2004
- 15. Fleer Trading CardsNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 20, 2004
- 16. Brooks BrothersNo synopsis available yet.CCApr 27, 2004
- 17. Remo DrumsNo synopsis available yet.CCMay 4, 2004
- 18. Barre GraniteNo synopsis available yet.CCJun 1, 2004
- 19. Longaberger Basket Co.No synopsis available yet.CCJun 8, 2004
- 20. SteinwayFirst stop is Steinway & Sons, the piano company operating out of Astoria, Queens, New York. Company president Frank Mazurco demonstrates why Steinway is the preferred piano of professional pianists, boy wonder pianist Josh Bouchette mops up the floor with John, and Director of Manufacturing and Engineering Andy Horbachevsky discusses why it's a challenge to continue this business in NYC. Later, Andy takes John into the factory room to see how a Steinway is handbuilt. Next stop is Middlebury, Vermont, home to Maple Landmark Woodcraft, a family-owned-and-operated handmade toy company best known for their NameTrains. Founder Mike Rainville, his wife, Jill, sons, Adam and Andrew, mother, Pat, sister, Barbara, grandmother, Harriet, and other employees all declare their pride for crafting educational toys for children of all ages. After a tour of the factory, Mike presents John with a laser-engraved train whistle containing the ""Made in America"" name. Finally, John gives a history lesson onCCJun 15, 2004
John Ratzenberger's Made in America
John Ratzenberger's Made in America is an American documentary television series hosted by John Ratzenberger. The series premiered January 6, 2004, on the Travel Channel. Ratzenberger visits various American manufacturers, taking the show's viewers along on the tours and showing how various everyday items are made. The show has visited a variety of factories, including Crayola, Airstream, Yankee Candle, Samuel Adams Brewery, Ruger, Delta Faucet Company, and Rodgers Instruments.
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Audio languages
English
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