"The Mega-Brands That Built America" delves into the surprising origin stories of the trailblazing founders behind some of the world's biggest brands. This nonfiction series offers a vivid portrayal of the visionaries whose brilliance, tenacity, and fearlessness cemented the biggest products in our history into the hearts and minds of all Americans. Each one-hour episode examines industry-leading innovators including Sam Walton, Sol Price, A.G. Spalding, Harley Procter & James Gamble, Jacob Schick, King C. Gillette, and many more. These pioneers were armed with the knowledge and skills needed to invent, build, expand and lead a successful business in markets they helped create, while pitted against their biggest rivals. The series weaves together expert interviews, archival footage, and original recreations to tell the stories behind the groundbreaking innovations that revolutionized the most colossal and profitable brand empires, and their profound influence on our nation.