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All Episodes of John Ratzenberger's Made in America

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All Episodes of John Ratzenberger's Made in America

John Ratzenberger's Made in America is an American documentary television series hosted by John Ratzenberger. The series premiered January 6, 2004, on the Travel Channel....
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Season 1

  • Gibson Guitars
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    Gibson Guitars

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2004

    First stop is Nashville, Tennessee, home to the guitar company, Gibson. John chats with country music stars Steve Earle, Dan Seals and Joe Diffie, who all swear by Gibson. Seals and Diffie -- whom John meets with at The Gibson Bluegrass Showcase -- even perform an original song that Seals wrote in honor of their guitars. Later, John heads to the Gibson rough mill, where he sees a Les Paul Supreme (named after the legendary guitarist) being constructed. At the mill, John is given a tour by manager Tom Montgomery, and watches sander Matt Branch, neck-setter Jimmy Wright, waxer Brenda Reid, airbrush artist Rebecca Green, buffer Rich Coleman and tuner Jay Thompson in action. Next stop is Oaks, Pennsylvania, where flag outfit Annin & Co. is located. John chats with V.P. of Manufacturing Carter Beard and flagmaker Gerry Miller, assists with the carrying of a giant flag, makes a bungled effort to sew a star pattern, and provides instructions on how to handle a flag the patriotic way. Finally,

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  • Harley Davidson
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    Harley Davidson

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/6/2004

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  • Monopoly
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    Monopoly

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/13/2004

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  • Airstream
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    Airstream

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/13/2004

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  • Campbell's Soup
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    Campbell's Soup

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/20/2004

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  • Barbasol
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    Barbasol

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/20/2004

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  • Craftsman Tools
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    Craftsman Tools

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/27/2004

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  • Zippo
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    Zippo

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/3/2004

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  • Corvette
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    Corvette

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/10/2004

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  • Sikorsky Helicopters
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    Sikorsky Helicopters

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/17/2004

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  • U.S. Mint
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    U.S. Mint

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/16/2004

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  • Carousel Magic
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    Carousel Magic

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/2004

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  • Purity Dairies
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    Purity Dairies

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/6/2004

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  • Titleist
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    Titleist

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 4/13/2004

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  • Fleer Trading Cards
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    Fleer Trading Cards

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 4/20/2004

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  • Brooks Brothers
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    Brooks Brothers

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 4/27/2004

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  • Remo Drums
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    Remo Drums

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 5/4/2004

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  • Barre Granite
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    Barre Granite

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 6/1/2004

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  • Longaberger Basket Co.
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    Longaberger Basket Co.

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 6/8/2004

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  • Steinway
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    Steinway

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 6/15/2004

    First stop is Steinway & Sons, the piano company operating out of Astoria, Queens, New York. Company president Frank Mazurco demonstrates why Steinway is the preferred piano of professional pianists, boy wonder pianist Josh Bouchette mops up the floor with John, and Director of Manufacturing and Engineering Andy Horbachevsky discusses why it's a challenge to continue this business in NYC. Later, Andy takes John into the factory room to see how a Steinway is handbuilt. Next stop is Middlebury, Vermont, home to Maple Landmark Woodcraft, a family-owned-and-operated handmade toy company best known for their NameTrains. Founder Mike Rainville, his wife, Jill, sons, Adam and Andrew, mother, Pat, sister, Barbara, grandmother, Harriet, and other employees all declare their pride for crafting educational toys for children of all ages. After a tour of the factory, Mike presents John with a laser-engraved train whistle containing the ""Made in America"" name. Finally, John gives a history lesson on

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