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Unwrapped Season 1 — Episodes and Where to Watch

27 episodes · first aired 2001-07-01

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Episode 1: Bubble Gum Unwrapped

2001-07-0130 min

Marc Summers chews on the secrets behind bubble gum, from the traditional pink favorite to gumballs. Visits to Dubble Bubble, Concord Confections, Ice Cream World and Global Gumball.

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Episode 2: Beer Unwrapped

2002-06-2530 min

Tap into the secrets behind beer with host Marc Summers. Get an inside look at the Great American Beer Fest and discover microbrews and homebrews. Plus, the ultimate can collection at the Museum of Beverage Containers.

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Episode 3: Candy Bars Unwrapped

2001-08-0630 min

Unwrap secrets behind candy bars as Marc Summers goes behind the scenes at some of America's old favorites like Hershey, Milky Way, Snickers and Three Musketeers. Plus, trips to Hershey, PA, and Annabel Candy.

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Episode 4: Cereal Unwrapped

30 min

Wake up! It's time for Marc Summers to serve up secrets behind cereal. Find out what goes into making some of America's favorites and what goes into selling them.

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Episode 5: Soda Pop Unwrapped

2002-07-0930 min

Marc Summers is opening the bottle on Soda Pop with an inside look at Dr. Pepper and A&W Root Beer. Plus, an LA grocer who carries over 300 different types of soda and the Museum of Beverage Containers.

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Episode 6: Retro Candy Unwrapped

30 min

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, and visit factories that still make Wax Lips, Sugar Babies, Necco Wafers, Charleston Chews and Skybars.

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Episode 7: Hamburgers Unwrapped

2001-08-2730 min

Get ready for a tasty bite as Marc Summers builds the ultimate burger show. Learn about the hamburger's origins and explore the secrets of the big chains, Wendy's, White Castle, and McDonalds. Plus, a pickle trip to Vlasic.

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Episode 8: Ice Cream Toppings Unwrapped

2001-09-1030 min

Build the ultimate sundae as Marc Summers goes behind the scenes of ice cream toppings. Learn about Bosco chocolate syrup, explore the world of chocolate sprinkles, maraschino cherries, the perfect banana split & the inventor of the "smoosh-in."

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Episode 9: Peanut Butter Unwrapped

30 min

Marc Summers looks at the sticky topic of peanut butter with a behind-the-scenes look at Skippy, a NY restaurant specializing in peanut butter sandwiches, a company that has new nutty ingredients & the candies Reese's and Mary Janes.

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Episode 10: Crazy Drinks Unwrapped

2001-09-2430 min

Host Marc Summers tours the Yoo Hoo factory, checks out some bizarre soda pops, and learns the history of Kool Aid. Plus, Funny Face Drink Mix collectibles, behind the scenes of Hawaiian Punch, and outer space with Tang.

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Episode 11: Marshmallows Unwrapped

30 min

Find out just why marshmallow Circus Peanuts taste like banana! We'll also tell you the secrets to making the Mallo Cup. And visit a restaurant that specializes in the Fluffer nutter and learn how to make your own marshmallow at home.

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Episode 12: Frozen Novelties Unwrapped

2002-07-1630 min

Take a behind the scenes look at the many different ways ice cream get frozen into shapes. And watch how twin pops or orange cream bars are made. Take a ride on a Good Humor truck and get the scoop on water ice!

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Episode 13: French Fries Unwrapped

2001-10-2230 min

Take a look at the history of the Idaho potato, visit one of the largest makers of fries and tater tots, taste some real Belgian fries in NYC, and take a tour of the Heinz factory.

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Episode 14: Lunchbox Treats Unwrapped

2002-06-1630 min

We've got a bite of info at R&D at Cheetos. Then, a look at the baking of white bread. Next, the building of a juice box! Last, take a tour of the Hostess Factory.

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Episode 15: Movie Candy Unwrapped

30 min

First we take you to a classic Hollywood theatre for the history of movie munchies. Next, we look at the making of Dots and Junior Mints. Then, get the twist of the Twizzler and the naming of Mike Last, we find out what's in a Whopper.

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Episode 16: Breakfast Food

2002-06-2330 min

Marc Summers wakes up to our favorite breakfast foods. This episode features the secrets of Vermont Maple Syrup, the stickiest buns to come out of the oven, Honey buns, NY City Bagels, How Grape Jelly Jels, what makes a donut & a toaster collection.

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Episode 17: Chocolate Candy

2002-02-1130 min

From beans to bar, explore the history of this sweet treat. Featuring the Hershey factory that makes Kisses, a real life tour of Candy land, the All-Candy Expo, the making of such chocolatey treats as the Milk Duds, the Tootsie Roll and miniature bars.

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Episode 18: Lollipops

2002-06-3030 min

In this episode Marc Summers licks the secrets behind Lollipops. Featuring the hidden charms of the Blow-Pop, the fearful Skull Pops, finding how many licks it takes to the center of the Tootsie Pop?, the Dum Dum Pop mystery and lollipop sculpture.

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Episode 19: Hot Dogs

2001-11-2630 min

Marc Summers uncovers the secrets behind this popular hand-held treat. Featuring one Wrigley field's favorites, Tail of the Pup in LA, Tony Packo's Toledo restaurant;a ride in the Weinermobile and Coney Island's secret sauce.

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Episode 20: I Dare You Candy

2001-12-0330 min

Find 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, learn the fiery secrets behind Hot Tamales and why there are bugs in Hot Lix lollipops.

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Episode 21: Party Snacks Unwrapped

2001-10-0830 min

You're invited to join Marc Summers for a look at America's favorite party snacks. We're not talkin' gourmet, but rather, foods that dont even require silverware!

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Episode 22: Cookies

2001-12-1030 min

Find out why animal crackers are not cookies; the dark secret behind vanilla wafer; jars that are more valuable than the cookies inside; how chocolate chips are made; find out how a company delivers fresh cookies: the surprise inside the fortune cookie.

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Episode 23: Coffee

2002-08-1830 min

Marc Summers gets a taste of how coffee is made at Boyd's coffee company, learns about chicory at Cafe du Monde, visits the Boston Coffeecake factory & learn the secrets behind decaf at Swiss Water.

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Episode 24: Fruity Snacks

2002-01-1430 min

The fruit is the thing on tonight's Unwrapped. Visit the Jelly Belly bean factory to find out the secret of their multiple fruity flavors, In St. Louis, LaMars creates the perfect Jelly donut. Plus, discover the mysterious process behind the gummi bear, a look at the making of fruit leather & the chocolate covered cherry.

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Episode 25: Dessert in a Box

2002-01-2130 min

Marc Summers opens the secrets behind the easiest desserts with the history behind Jell-o, how Duncan Hines develops new cakes, visit the Jiffy factory & see how Mrs. Smith makes their pies with the secrets to making them seem like homemade.

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Episode 26: Food Prizes

2002-06-0230 min

Dig deep into the cereal box to reveal the history of the Cereal and candy Premiums, collecting Welch's Jelly Jars, visit the Cracker Jack Convention and the McDonald's Collectible Convention & unwrap the Mallo Cup gold coin promotion.

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Episode 28: Drive Ins

2002-06-0230 min

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