The Chocolate Rush

The Chocolate Rush

The Food That Built America | Season 2, Episode 2

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S2 E2: The Chocolate Rush

On Demand • Original Air Date: Feb 14, 2021

In 1919, Milton Hershey is king of the chocolate, but everything changes when sugar prices drop in the new post-WWI era; competitors spring up, including Hershey's former employee HB Reese, who goes on to create one of the bestselling candies ever.

43 Min

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2021

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TV-PG

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Cooking

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Original Air Date: Mar 20, 2022

When his ice cream truck breaks down, Tom Carvel discovers that half-melted ice cream is a surefire hit with customers.

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53 Min

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S3 E3: Do or Donut

Original Air Date: Mar 13, 2022

When a commercial caterer realizes his two bestselling items are donuts and coffee, he joins forces with his brother-in-law to create a revolutionary donut chain; a rivalry starts with a beloved Southern-based donut shop.

Jun 20

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2:15AM

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52 Min

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TV-PG

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S3 E2: A Cold One

Original Air Date: Mar 6, 2022

In the late 1800s, German immigrants Joseph Schlitz and Capt. Frederick Pabst find themselves in a battle for beer dominance; in their fight for one-upmanship, they create the most popular alcoholic beverage on the planet.

Jun 20

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1:24AM

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51 Min

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TV-PG

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S3 E1: Submarine Warfare

Original Air Date: Feb 27, 2022

High school friends see an alternative to fast food with the "submarine" sandwich, but they are quickly met with fierce competition from a new submarine joint that will go on to be the biggest restaurant chain in the world.

Jun 20

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12:33AM

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51 Min

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TV-PG

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Available with Freestream