Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things (2021)

8.0 (1 votes)

3 Seasons

July 15, 2021

English

Documentary

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.

Network

discovery+

Episodes

Vinyl Record and Airstream

Jul 15, 2021

25 min

Discover how vinyl records are pressed and how Airstreams are built.

Pencil, Pan, Baseball Bat

Jul 15, 2021

25 min

Learn how pencils, Bundt pans and baseball bats are made across the US.

Wool Blanket Baseball Gloves

Jul 23, 2021

25 min

The stories behind Faribault blankets and Nokona ball gloves are revealed.

Banjo, Tile, Baby Shoe

Jul 30, 2021

25 min

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.