Meet the American

Name: Meet the American
Released: 2024-07-05T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · History

Bill Hemmer uncovers stories of ordinary Americans behind innovations like buffalo wings, NASCAR, March Madness, the Mambo, and more!

2024 · 16m

EPISODE 1

Buffalo Wings

How a Sicilian immigrant created America's favorite bar food almost by accident. Plus, the spicy stories behind the remote control and frozen food.
EPISODE 2

NASCAR

How an auto mechanic turned a need for speed into an American institution. Plus, the heart-racing stories behind Tennessee whiskey and the stoplight.
EPISODE 3

Chinese Food

How a Chinese immigrant made her home cooking America's most popular take-out. Plus, the delicious stories behind light beer and Pepperidge Farm.
EPISODE 4

March Madness

How a coach-turned-poet made us all fall for spring basketball. Plus, the slam-dunk stories behind the forward pass and Air Jordans.
EPISODE 5

Mambo

How a Puerto Rican bugler made mambo mainstream. Plus the hip-shaking stories behind the electric guitar and Latin rock.
EPISODE 1

Pickleball

Mike O'Hara joins Bill to meet the Washington politician who created Pickleball out of necessity!