The Food That Built America

The Food That Built America
GenreDocudrama
Presented byAdam Richman and others[1]
Narrated byCampbell Scott[2]
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes47
Production
Executive producers
  • Kim Woodard
  • Greg Henry
  • Isaac Holub
  • Yoshi Stone
  • Jim Pasquarella
  • Mary E. Donahue
Production companyLucky 8
Original release
NetworkHistory
ReleaseAugust 11, 2019 (2019-08-11) –
present
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The Food That Built America is an American nonfiction docudrama series for the History Channel, that premiered on August 11, 2019. Each episode outlines the development of a popular type of food or restaurant in the United States, typically focusing on the rise of two major companies that become rivals. Historical events in the relevant timelines are re-enacted for dramatic effect and interspersed with commentary by culinary historians, business experts, and food enthusiasts.[3][4]

The series was first announced in March 2019. The first season premiered on August 11, 2019, and ran for three episodes until August 13. In May 2020, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on February 9, 2021, and ran for 16 episodes. The third season premiered on February 27, 2022, and consisted of 12 episodes. The fourth season premiered on February 19, 2023, and consisted of 16 episodes.

It is the fourth installment of the That Built franchise.

  1. ^ Morillo, Alexis (February 9, 2021). "8 Things To Know About The HISTORY Channel's 'The Food That Built America'". Delish. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  2. ^ Roots, Kimberly (June 25, 2021). "The Food That Built America: An Ode to the Very Earnest, Delightfully Low-Budget Look at Our National Nibbles". TVLine. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  3. ^ Cass, Alexandra (February 26, 2021). "What Adam Richman Wants You To Know About The Food That Built America - Exclusive". Mashed.com.
  4. ^ Maglio, Tony (May 31, 2021). "'Food That Built America' Showrunner on How Series Is Like 'Drunk History' – and How It's Not". TheWrap.