America's Secret Slang

America's Secret Slang

Documentary 2013

From the Revolution to Prohibition, from 'schmaltz' to stool pigeon', a diverse world of words unites and exemplifies America's everyday vocabulary and individuality. H2™ speaks out and reveals our nation's vibrant past through the six-part series America's Secret Slang.

Documentary 2013

PG

Starring Zach Selwyn, Zach Selwyn

EPISODE 1

Guns, Booze, and Politics

Etymology of common phrases relating to politics, firearms, and alcohol.

22 min · Apr 15, 2013 PG
EPISODE 2

Them's Fighting Words

Etymology from the American Revolution to WWII; words and phrases used every day.

22 min · Apr 13, 2013 PG
EPISODE 3

Y'all Speak Country

The history behind the slang of the American South.

22 min · Apr 20, 2013 PG
EPISODE 4

West Word, Ho!

The history behind the expressions from America's frontier days.

22 min · Apr 27, 2013 PG
EPISODE 5

Coming to America

Millions of immigrants have flooded into the U.S. over the past 200 years, creating words and phrases that are uniquely American.

21 min · May 4, 2013 PG
EPISODE 6

Talking Turkey

An enduring love for food among Americans flavors everyday speech with expressions like big apple and smell the coffee; understanding the origins of these phrases.

22 min · May 11, 2013 PG

Zach Selwyn

Self
Zach Selwyn

Host
Gabriel Rotello

Director
Colin R. Campbell

Director
Douglas Cohen

Producer

About

America's Secret Slang

DOCUMENTARY

From the Revolution to Prohibition, from 'schmaltz' to stool pigeon', a diverse world of words unites and exemplifies America's everyday vocabulary and individuality. H2™ speaks out and reveals our nation's vibrant past through the six-part series America's Secret Slang.

Information

Studio: A&E Television Networks
Released: 2013
Rated: PG

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States)
Audio: English (United States) (AAC)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.