The Food That Built America · SEASON 2
A Game of Chicken
Episode 12 · 2021-05-31
- Documentary
Episode overview
In the 1970's, Ray Kroc is far ahead of the competition. But when a burger chain claiming to be king poaches his third-highest ranking executive, Don Smith, it's war. Smith re-engineers the emerging rival, using the best ideas of his former franchise to modernize the brand. In an unprecedented move, Ray Kroc brings on a world renowned chef to develop the chicken nugget, breakfast, and try to crush the would-be king once and for all.
43 minutes
Season 2 episodes
1. Pizza Wars2021-02-09
2. The Chocolate Rush2021-02-14
3. The Kings of Burgers2021-02-21
4. American Cheese2021-02-28
5. Cola Wars2021-03-07
6. Chip Dynasties2021-03-14
7. Cookie Wars2021-03-21
8. Soup Wars2021-03-28
9. Godfathers of Fast Food2021-04-04
10. The TV Dinner2021-04-11
11. Ice Cream Empires2021-04-18
12. A Game of Chicken2021-05-31
13. When the Chips Are Down2021-06-06
14. The Rise of a Rival2021-06-13
15. Gum Slingers2021-06-20
16. Breakfast Barons2021-06-27
