Name: A History of the World in Six Glasses
Released: 2023-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Jim Belushi, Kevin Nealonn, Jon Lovitz

A History of the World in Six Glasses

TV Show · History · Comedy

Five very funny guys take a walk through history, talking about the drinks that shaped our world; Dan Aykroyd tends bar for his thirsty friends Jim Belushi, Kevin Nealon, Jon Lovitz, and George Wendt.

2023 · 40m

Starring Jim Belushi, Kevin Nealonn, Jon Lovitz

Director Rob Long

EPISODE 1

Beer: The Happy Mistake

The story of beer is the story of Egyptian pyramids, Belgian monks, Irish pubs, and American entrepreneurs; and also friendship, according to the world's most famous beer lover, George Wendt.

40m
EPISODE 2

Spirits: A Mixed and Shaken Story

Dan, Jim, and Kevin pay as much attention to the history of liquor as they can while working their way through Old Fashioned's, tequila shots, and perfect Martinis made with Dan's special vodka.

46m
EPISODE 3

Soda: American Fizz Goes Global

When soda was first invented, they said it could cure anything; as Dan, Kevin, and Jim discover, soda's real contribution was introducing the world to the American way of life.

48m
EPISODE 4

Wine: Passion in a Bottle

From its roots in the ancient world to its place in Christian churches and among the wine snobs, Dan, Jim, and Kevin sip, swirl, and drink their way through the history of wine.

48m
EPISODE 5

Tea: The Drink That Caused Trouble

Tea is simple, just leaves in hot water, but it's a complicated story involving opium, the American Revolution, and the ritual of High Tea, which Dan, Jim, and Jon enjoy with scones and silly accents.

45m
EPISODE 6

Coffee: The World Wakes Up

Coffee woke the world up; centuries ago it gave people a lift and it still does; Jon doesn't like it, Jim grew up on it; one thing is clear: without coffee, the world would still be asleep.

41m