Season 1 (2011)
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Episodes 5
Henry John Heinz
He revolutionized America's eating habits with a simple recipe for success: "Do a common thing, uncommonly well."
Read MoreHenry E. Steinway
It began when a man named Henry Steinway created a piano for his wife as a wedding gift. Years later, he would share his gift with the world.
Read MoreLevi Strauss
Discover the rags-to-riches story behind one the largest and most legendary fashion labels in the world.
Read MoreJohn Jacob Astor
His name means luxury and elegance, but his rise to prominence was rife with struggle and turmoil.
Read MoreWilliam Edward Boeing
In his day, aviation was a curiosity, but William Boeing had the vision and purpose to turn it into a soaring industry.
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