My Million Dollar Invention

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My Million Dollar InventionThomas Edison, George Westinghouse and Charles Goodyear are among the visionaries who have come up with inventions that have changed people's lives for generations. Those three are among the inventors profiled on this documentary series that tells the story behind major innovations and the people behind them, some more famous than others. Each hourlong episode -- focused around a theme such as speed or crime -- takes a look at the history of four inventions, including what it took for them to be brought to life and the legacy each has left on the world. In addition to creations from well-known people, innovations from more obscure individuals -- one-hit wonders, to borrow a term from the music industry -- are also included. An example of a lesser-known individual is underwear manufacturer LaMarcus Thompson, who helped bring about the advent of roller coasters through his ideas.

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Smithsonian Channel • Aired Aug 02, 2015 • 46mS1, EP8 "The Little Guy"A plastic toy brick; windshield wipers; the Smiley Face; hair growth product.

Smithsonian Channel • Aired Jul 26, 2015 • 46mS1, EP7 "Guns and Goldmines"Five- shot revolver; cymbals; Monopoly; Bank of America.

Smithsonian Channel • Aired Jul 19, 2015 • 46mS1, EP6 "Life and Death"The metal detector; pacemaker; 3-D printer; Gatling Gun.

Smithsonian Channel • Aired Jul 12, 2015 • 46mS1, EP5 "Need for Speed"Plane to carry cargo; collapsible baby stroller; running shoe.

Smithsonian Channel • Aired Jul 05, 2015 • 46mS1, EP4 "Danger Magnets"Bulletproof vests; fireman's breathing hood; wing suit; anesthetic.

Smithsonian Channel • Aired Jun 28, 2015 • 46mS1, EP3 "Criminal Riches"The Tommy Gun, the burglar alarm, the cash register and the toothbrush.

Smithsonian Channel • Aired Jun 21, 2015 • 46mS1, EP2 "The Vision Thing"The television, photocopier, speed camera and the Hubble Space Telescope.

Smithsonian Channel • Aired Jun 14, 2015 • 46mS1, EP1 "Shock and Awe"The electric chair, the Ouija board, roller coasters and dynamite.

Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse and Charles Goodyear are among the visionaries who have come up with inventions that have changed people's lives for generations. Those three are among the inventors profiled on this documentary series that tells the story behind major innovations and the people behind them, some more famous than others. Each hourlong episode -- focused around a theme such as speed or crime -- takes a look at the history of four inventions, including what it took for them to be brought to life and the legacy each has left on the world. In addition to creations from well-known people, innovations from more obscure individuals -- one-hit wonders, to borrow a term from the music industry -- are also included. An example of a lesser-known individual is underwear manufacturer LaMarcus Thompson, who helped bring about the advent of roller coasters through his ideas.

Original Air Date: Jun 14, 2015

Genres: DocuseriesTV Series

Rating: TVPG

Playback: HD

1 seasons available on demand (8 episodes)

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