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  1. S1 E1 - Party Snacks Unwrapped
    July 17, 2005
    21min
    TV-G
    Marc Summers takes a closer look at America's favorite party snacks.
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  2. S1 E2 - Ice Cream Toppings Unwrapped
    August 27, 2005
    21min
    TV-G
    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.
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  3. S1 E3 - French Fries Unwrapped
    May 14, 2010
    21min
    TV-G
    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.
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  4. S1 E4 - Hamburgers Unwrapped
    October 2, 2005
    21min
    TV-G
    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.
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  5. S1 E5 - Candy Bars Unwrapped
    August 5, 2001
    21min
    TV-G
    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.
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  6. S1 E6 - Movie Candy Unwrapped
    July 25, 2006
    21min
    TV-G
    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.
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  7. S1 E7 - Bubble Gum Unwrapped
    August 14, 2006
    21min
    TV-G
    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.
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  8. S1 E8 - Cookies
    December 14, 2003
    21min
    TV-G
    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.
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  9. S1 E9 - Chocolate Candy
    February 4, 2007
    21min
    TV-G
    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.
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  10. S1 E10 - Cereal Unwrapped
    April 1, 2007
    21min
    13+
    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.
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  11. S1 E11 - Crazy Drinks Unwrapped
    May 21, 2007
    21min
    7+
    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.
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  12. S1 E12 - Beer Unwrapped
    May 24, 2007
    21min
    13+
    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.
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  13. S1 E13 - Breakfast Food
    June 13, 2007
    21min
    TV-G
    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.
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  14. S1 E14 - Coffee
    June 14, 2007
    21min
    TV-G
    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.
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  15. S1 E15 - Frozen Novelties Unwrapped
    June 28, 2007
    21min
    TV-G
    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!
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  16. S1 E16 - Retro Candy Unwrapped
    November 15, 2018
    21min
    TV-G
    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.
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  17. S1 E17 - Peanut Butter Unwrapped
    November 15, 2018
    21min
    TV-G
    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.
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  18. S1 E18 - Lunchbox Treats Unwrapped
    November 15, 2018
    21min
    TV-G
    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.
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  19. S1 E19 - Lollipops
    November 15, 2018
    21min
    TV-G
    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.
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  20. S1 E20 - I Dare You Candy
    December 2, 2001
    21min
    7+
    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.
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  21. S1 E21 - Fruity Snacks
    November 15, 2018
    21min
    TV-G
    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.
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Content advisory
Alcohol usesmoking
Subtitles
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Cast
Marc Summers
Studio
discovery plus Outrageous Food
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