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Host Marc Summers uncovers the details behind classic American food, from peanut butter and chocolate syrup to French fries and bubblegum, and reveals how it's made.
IMDb 8.1/10200522 seasons
13+
21 episodes
  • 1. Party Snacks Unwrapped

    1. Party Snacks Unwrapped

    Marc Summers takes a closer look at America's favorite party snacks.
    Marc Summers takes a closer look at America's favorite party snacks.
    TV-G
    21min
    Jul 17, 2005
  • 2. Ice Cream Toppings Unwrapped

    2. Ice Cream Toppings Unwrapped

    Marc Summers goes behind the scenes of ice cream toppings. Learn about Bosco chocolate syrup, chocolate sprinkles, maraschino cherries, the perfect banana split and the inventor of the smoosh-in.
    Marc Summers goes behind the scenes of ice cream toppings. Learn about Bosco chocolate syrup, chocolate sprinkles, maraschino cherries, the perfect banana split and the inventor of the smoosh-in.
    TV-G
    21min
    Aug 27, 2005
  • 3. French Fries Unwrapped

    3. French Fries Unwrapped

    Join Marc Summers for a look at the history of the Idaho potato. Then visit one of the largest makers of fries and tater tots, taste some real Belgian fries in New York, tour the Heinz factory and sample Arby's curly fries.
    Join Marc Summers for a look at the history of the Idaho potato. Then visit one of the largest makers of fries and tater tots, taste some real Belgian fries in New York, tour the Heinz factory and sample Arby's curly fries.
    TV-G
    21min
    May 14, 2010
  • 4. Hamburgers Unwrapped

    4. Hamburgers Unwrapped

    Marc Summers builds the ultimate burger show. Learn the hamburger sandwich origins, explore the secrets of the big chains Wendy's, White Castle and McDonalds and take a pickle trip to Vlasic.
    Marc Summers builds the ultimate burger show. Learn the hamburger sandwich origins, explore the secrets of the big chains Wendy's, White Castle and McDonalds and take a pickle trip to Vlasic.
    TV-G
    21min
    Aug 26, 2001
  • 5. Candy Bars Unwrapped

    5. Candy Bars Unwrapped

    Marc Summers unwraps secrets of candy bars with a look behind the scenes at some of America's old favorites like Hershey, Milky Way, Snickers and Three Musketeers.
    Marc Summers unwraps secrets of candy bars with a look behind the scenes at some of America's old favorites like Hershey, Milky Way, Snickers and Three Musketeers.
    TV-G
    21min
    Aug 5, 2001
  • 6. Movie Candy Unwrapped

    6. Movie Candy Unwrapped

    Marc Summers checks out a classic Hollywood theater for the history of movie munchies and then takes a look at the making of Dots and Junior Mints. Then get the twist of the Twizzler and the naming of Mike & Ikes.
    Marc Summers checks out a classic Hollywood theater for the history of movie munchies and then takes a look at the making of Dots and Junior Mints. Then get the twist of the Twizzler and the naming of Mike & Ikes.
    TV-G
    21min
    Jul 25, 2006
  • 7. Bubble Gum Unwrapped

    7. Bubble Gum Unwrapped

    Marc Summers is chewing on the secrets behind bubble gum! From the traditional pink soft stuff to sweet spheres in every color, there are visits to the Dubble Bubble headquarters, Ice Cream World and Global Gumball.
    Marc Summers is chewing on the secrets behind bubble gum! From the traditional pink soft stuff to sweet spheres in every color, there are visits to the Dubble Bubble headquarters, Ice Cream World and Global Gumball.
    TV-G
    21min
    May 3, 2002
  • 8. Cookies

    8. Cookies

    The cookies crumble in all sorts of interesting ways when Marc Summers shares why animal crackers are not cookies, the dark secret behind the vanilla wafer and collectible jars that are more valuable than the cookies inside.
    The cookies crumble in all sorts of interesting ways when Marc Summers shares why animal crackers are not cookies, the dark secret behind the vanilla wafer and collectible jars that are more valuable than the cookies inside.
    TV-G
    21min
    Dec 14, 2003
  • 9. Chocolate Candy

    9. Chocolate Candy

    From cocoa beans to chocolate bars, Marc Summers explores the history of this sweet treat. Visit the Hershey factory that makes Kisses, take a a real-life tour of Candy Land, browse the All-Candy Expo and more.
    From cocoa beans to chocolate bars, Marc Summers explores the history of this sweet treat. Visit the Hershey factory that makes Kisses, take a a real-life tour of Candy Land, browse the All-Candy Expo and more.
    TV-G
    21min
    May 11, 2002
  • 10. Cereal Unwrapped

    10. Cereal Unwrapped

    Marc Summers is serving up the secrets behind cereal with visits to General Mills, Quaker Oats and Cyber-Krunch to find out what goes into making and marketing America's favorite breakfast-in-a-bowl.
    Marc Summers is serving up the secrets behind cereal with visits to General Mills, Quaker Oats and Cyber-Krunch to find out what goes into making and marketing America's favorite breakfast-in-a-bowl.
    13+
    21min
    Jul 15, 2001
  • 11. Crazy Drinks Unwrapped

    11. Crazy Drinks Unwrapped

    Marc Summers tours the Yoo-hoo factory, checks out bizarre soda pops and learns the history of Kool-Aid. Then explore Funny Face Drink Mix collectibles, go behind the scenes of Hawaiian Punch and travel to outer space with Tang.
    Marc Summers tours the Yoo-hoo factory, checks out bizarre soda pops and learns the history of Kool-Aid. Then explore Funny Face Drink Mix collectibles, go behind the scenes of Hawaiian Punch and travel to outer space with Tang.
    7+
    21min
    Sep 23, 2001
  • 12. Beer Unwrapped

    12. Beer Unwrapped

    Marc Summers taps into the secrets of how beer is made and checks out the ultimate can collection at the Museum of Beverage Containers and Advertising.
    Marc Summers taps into the secrets of how beer is made and checks out the ultimate can collection at the Museum of Beverage Containers and Advertising.
    13+
    21min
    Jun 24, 2002
  • 13. Breakfast Food

    13. Breakfast Food

    Marc Summers wakes up to favorite breakfast foods, sharing the secrets behind tapping Vermont maple syrup, how Honey Buns get their cinnamon swirl, how New York City bagels end up both crusty and chewy and more.
    Marc Summers wakes up to favorite breakfast foods, sharing the secrets behind tapping Vermont maple syrup, how Honey Buns get their cinnamon swirl, how New York City bagels end up both crusty and chewy and more.
    TV-G
    21min
    Jun 13, 2001
  • 14. Coffee

    14. Coffee

    Things perk up when Marc Summers gets a taste of how coffee is made at Boyd's coffee company, learns about the importance of chicory at Cafe du Monde and visits the Boston Coffeecake factory.
    Things perk up when Marc Summers gets a taste of how coffee is made at Boyd's coffee company, learns about the importance of chicory at Cafe du Monde and visits the Boston Coffeecake factory.
    TV-G
    21min
    Jan 6, 2002
  • 15. Frozen Novelties Unwrapped

    15. Frozen Novelties Unwrapped

    Marc Summers takes a behind-the-scenes look at the many different ways ice cream gets frozen into shapes. Find out how they make twin pops and orange cream bars, ride on a Good Humor truck and get the scoop on water ice!
    Marc Summers takes a behind-the-scenes look at the many different ways ice cream gets frozen into shapes. Find out how they make twin pops and orange cream bars, ride on a Good Humor truck and get the scoop on water ice!
    TV-G
    21min
    Jul 16, 2001
  • 16. Retro Candy Unwrapped

    16. Retro Candy Unwrapped

    Take a trip back in time as Marc Summers eats up the sweet world of retro candy. Explore the ultimate candy land store, Hometown Favorites. Then, visit factories that still maker Wax Lips, Sugar Babies, Necco Wafers and more.
    Take a trip back in time as Marc Summers eats up the sweet world of retro candy. Explore the ultimate candy land store, Hometown Favorites. Then, visit factories that still maker Wax Lips, Sugar Babies, Necco Wafers and more.
    TV-G
    21min
    Jun 17, 2001
  • 17. Peanut Butter Unwrapped

    17. Peanut Butter Unwrapped

    Marc Summers looks at the sticky topic of peanut butter with a behind-the-scenes look at Skippy, a New York restaurant specializing in peanut butter sandwiches and the candies Reese's and Mary Janes.
    Marc Summers looks at the sticky topic of peanut butter with a behind-the-scenes look at Skippy, a New York restaurant specializing in peanut butter sandwiches and the candies Reese's and Mary Janes.
    TV-G
    21min
    Jul 12, 2007
  • 18. Lunchbox Treats Unwrapped

    18. Lunchbox Treats Unwrapped

    What makes a lunchbox snack a true treat? Marc Summers gets the scoop on Cheetos central and takes a look at the baking of white bread. Plus, discover the building of a juice box and tour the Hostess Factory.
    What makes a lunchbox snack a true treat? Marc Summers gets the scoop on Cheetos central and takes a look at the baking of white bread. Plus, discover the building of a juice box and tour the Hostess Factory.
    TV-G
    21min
    Jun 9, 2002
  • 19. Lollipops

    19. Lollipops

    Marc Summers finds the sticky secrets behind lollipops, featuring the hidden charms of the Blow-Pop and the fearful Skull Pops. Find out how many licks it takes to get to the center of the Tootsie Pop, too.
    Marc Summers finds the sticky secrets behind lollipops, featuring the hidden charms of the Blow-Pop and the fearful Skull Pops. Find out how many licks it takes to get to the center of the Tootsie Pop, too.
    TV-G
    21min
    Nov 15, 2018
  • 20. I Dare You Candy

    20. I Dare You Candy

    Marc Summers finds out how what makes a candy daring, how jawbreakers get all those layers and how sour candies cause such a pucker. Visit a coal candy factory, and then learn the fiery secrets behind Hot Tamales.
    Marc Summers finds out how what makes a candy daring, how jawbreakers get all those layers and how sour candies cause such a pucker. Visit a coal candy factory, and then learn the fiery secrets behind Hot Tamales.
    7+
    21min
    Dec 2, 2001
  • 21. Fruity Snacks

    21. Fruity Snacks

    Things get fruity as Marc Summers finds out the secret behind Jelly Belly's multiple fruity flavors. Discover the mysterious process behind the making of the gummi bear, fruit leather and the chocolate-covered cherry.
    Things get fruity as Marc Summers finds out the secret behind Jelly Belly's multiple fruity flavors. Discover the mysterious process behind the making of the gummi bear, fruit leather and the chocolate-covered cherry.
    TV-G
    21min
    Jan 13, 2002
  • Unwrapped
    IMDb 8.1/10200522 seasons
    Host Marc Summers uncovers the details behind classic American food, from peanut butter and chocolate syrup to French fries and bubblegum, and reveals how it's made.
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