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| John Ratzenberger |
| Producer | Erik Nelson
Dave Harding |
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John Ratzenberger's Made In Americabrings you the stories of the men and women who work with their hands and skillfully make some of the best products in the United States, Join Emmy®-nominated actor John Ratzenberger for a red, white and blue tour across the country to uncover the history behind the most recognized icons of Americana.20 episodes on four DVDs: Disc 1: Guitars, Harley Davidson, Monopoly, Airstream and Campbell's Soup Disc 2: Barbasol, Craftsman Tools, Zippo, Corvette and Sikorsky Helicopters Disc 3: U.S. Mint, Carousel Magic, Fleer Trading Cards, Purity Dairies and Brooks Brothers Disc 4: Titleist, Longaberger Basket Co., Steinway, Barre Granite and Remo Drums From the Campbell's Soup international headquarters in New Jersey to the Corvette plant in Kentucky, enjoy this patriotic adventure across the beautiful and productive USA. |
| Seen it: Yes 30 mins 6/15/2004 1. Steinway | |
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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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