Modern Marvels
Season 16 Episode 3 - The Potato
It is among the most versatile, nutritious, and varied foodstuffs in the world. The Potato is the ultimate comfort food. We'll travel from the Potato's mysterious origins in the South American Andes to the ethnic enclaves of New York's lower Eastside, for some tasty Potato Knishes. In Northern Maine we'll discover a farmer of exotic potatoes: blue, green, pink, and dark purple varieties. We'll reveal how large-scale potato producers in Idaho and Pennsylvania slice, dice, freeze, and dehydrate millions of pounds of spuds annually. We'll learn how to mass produce Tater tots and Kettle Potato Chips. Potato Vodka now scores near perfection in international tasting competitions–and we'll visit a Maine distillery at the top of their game. Finally, we'll pay tribute to the iconic Mr. Potato Head, now celebrating its 50th Anniversary, then round out the show with an explosive visit to the makers of some of the world's most sophisticated Spud Guns.
Episodes in Season 16
Dirt
44 min
Eggs
44 min
The Potato
44 min
Tuna
44 min
Winter Tech
44 min
Breaking Point
44 min
Chrome
44 min
Start to Finish
44 min
Beans
44 min
Hot & Spicy
44 min
Deliver It
44 min
Helicopters
44 min
Super Ships
44 min
Big & Small
44 min
Keep Out
44 min
Super Steam
44 min
Doors
44 min
The Real National Treasure
44 min
Top Ten
44 min
