The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation (2014)
Dream Big...Don't Quit
The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation is a weekly Saturday morning show on CBS that showcases present-day change-makers from all over the world who are creating solutions to real needs. It is hosted by news correspondent and CBS Sunday Morning regular Mo Rocca. Each episode presents stories related to the process of innovation and also includes one story on The Henry Ford—its Archive of American Innovation, its unique visitor experiences and its unparalleled expertise. The intent is to stimulate curiosity and to inspire audiences with entertaining yet educational stories about yesterday and today’s visionaries and turning points that changed the course of history, as well as innovations and inventions that are changing the world today. The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation is produced in partnership by The Henry Ford and Litton Entertainment, a leading independent production and distribution company.
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Episodes
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1. Barnstorming2021-01-02 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us synchronized drones taking the place of fireworks; the robotic lawn mower that cuts your grass on its own; two fathers who invented a car seat that fits in a
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2. Women Inventors2021-01-09 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the innovation of beautiful homes made of earth; opening your front door with a touch; highway guard rails that roll away crashes; and, historic women invent
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3. Menlo Park, December 18802021-01-16 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us weather stations in your back yard; the oven that keeps food cold until cook time; keeping your carpets clean without taking off your shoes; and, how Edison
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4. 1931 Bugatti Royale2021-01-23 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us tiny satellites that you can control; the highest tech in vending machines; TV training your dog while you’re not home; and, the story of one of the most lux
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5. Voting Technology2021-01-30 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the smart thermometers predicting disease hot spots; the sliding patio dog door; replacing tissues with a cloth handkerchief dispenser; and, the evolution of
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6. Nikola Tesla2021-02-06 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us tiny alarm pods to protect your valuables; the bathroom scale that checks your balance; canceling the noise outside; and, the genius of Nikola Tesla.
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7. Beekeeping2021-02-13 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the motorized surfboard fin; a super absorbent sponge to keep construction going after rainstorms; glasses that monitor your health; and, the history of beeh
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8. Telephones2021-02-20 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the body airbag for motorcycle safety; the sleep/wake system that uses colored light to help you rest; the handheld mini printer that prints with a swipe; an
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9. Wool Carding2021-02-27 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us a swimming and walking robot; a device to drain the pain of clogged sinuses; the smartest cutting board for your kitchen; and, machines that prepared wool fi
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10. Creative Circuits2021-04-10 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us: the device to quickly teach you how to play the guitar; a drone-less way to take aerial photos; the backpack that displays messages; and, how early tech hac
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11. Encyclopedias2021-04-17 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us: a motorized bodyboard for watersports; saving your leftovers with reusable pinch top bags; matching paint color with a high-tech sensor; and, the history of
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12. Best of - Beekeeping2021-04-24 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us: synchronized drones with lights taking the place of fireworks; tiny alarm pods to protect your valuables; TV training your dog while you’re not home; and, t
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13. Cookbooks2021-05-01 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us: how artificial intelligence is taking over drone racing; purses and totes made from old highway billboards; a look back at our past innovators; and, how coo
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14. Air Traffic Management2021-05-08 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us: robot realtors touring homes for sale; the vibrating wristband that helps the hearing impaired; 3D printed corneas; and, the beginnings of air traffic contr
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15. Currier Shoe Shop2021-05-15 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us: a wearable walkie talkie; an over-the-top door camera to help secure homes and apartments; a device to clean and recycle used water in the home; and, the Cu
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16. Solving the Problem of Flight2021-05-22 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us: the reinventing of the wheel; a backpack that floats on your back; creating plastic from fish scales; and, a look at how the Wright brothers solved the prob
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17. Weathervanes2021-05-29 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us: a check-in with the inventor of the Ring Video Doorbell; 3D printers that swarm; the telescope to view stars on your phone; and, early forecasting with weat
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18. Best of – Nikola Tesla2021-07-03 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the device to quickly teach you how to play guitar; the robotic lawn mower that cuts your grass on its own; replacing tissue with a cloth handkerchief dispen
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19. Greenfield Village2021-07-10 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the ultimate electric motorcycle; the inventor who created phone calls over the internet; turning cacti into leather; and, the planning it takes to create a
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20. Standardized Time2021-07-17 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the innovative company creating nutritious burgers from ocean kelp; the baby sock that monitors a child’s health; technology to help those with dyslexia; and
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21. Managing Mass Production2021-07-24 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the woman who led the team to show us the first picture of a black hole in outer space; the latest in old and new tech for your kitchen; a wearable device to
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22. Best of – Air Traffic Management2021-07-31 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the motorized surfboard fin; the wearable walkie-talkie; two fathers who invented a car seat that fits in a small pouch; and, the beginnings of air traffic c
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23. Horse-drawn Vehicles2021-08-07 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the elliptical street bike; an updated bean bag chair; making any air conditioner smart; and, the history of horse-drawn vehicles.
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24. Accidental Inventions2021-08-14 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the baseball bat with an axe handle grip; roof panels that pull water from the air; roads made of plastic; and, the history of accidental inventions.
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25. Lawns2021-08-21 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us liquid-filled eyeglasses that adjust to your sight; the diabetes monitor that changed lives; advice from our past inventors and innovators; and, the history
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26. Best of – Menlo Park, December 18802021-08-28 · 30mHost Mo Rocca shows us the innovation of beautiful homes made of earth; a swimming and walking robot; the telescope to view stars on your phone; and, how Edison convinced New York
Cast
Mo RoccaSelf - Host
Alie WardSelf - Correspondent
Adam YamaguchiSelf - CorrespondentJax TranchidaSelf - Correspondent
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