The Mega-Brands That Built America

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The Mega-Brands That Built America (2023)

The innovations, failures and incredible achievements of some of the most successful businesses in history, from megastores like Costco and Walmart to shipping giants like FedEx and UPS, that forever changed the way Americans live.

Series, 2023, Documentary, Society & Culture


The Mega-Brands That Built America - TV Showtimes

Wednesday, October 7

5:50pm

The Mega-Brands That Built America ‘Internet Killed The Video...’

SBS2

The Mega-Brands That Built America

'Internet Killed The Video Store'

SBS2, 5:50pm, Wed, 7 Oct 2026, 50 minutes

REPEAT

As the dot com boom explodes an opening appears for two executives in California to redefine the industry and take on the media giant, Blockbuster, with their online subscription service, Netflix.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 2 Episode 2


Thursday, October 8

5:50pm

The Mega-Brands That Built America ‘Easy Money’

SBS2

The Mega-Brands That Built America

'Easy Money'

SBS2, 5:50pm, Thu, 8 Oct 2026, 50 minutes

REPEAT

In the middle of the 20th century, a small piece of plastic revolutionises the world of commerce as Diners' Club, Bank of America, and American Express race to change how people pay for everything.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 2 Episode 3


Friday, October 9

5:50pm

The Mega-Brands That Built America ‘Suite Dreams: Birth Of The...’

SBS2

The Mega-Brands That Built America

'Suite Dreams: Birth Of The Modern Hotel'

SBS2, 5:50pm, Fri, 9 Oct 2026, 50 minutes

REPEAT

Two visionaries breathe new life into the hotel industry in America and the world. Despite setbacks, economic downturns, and international conflict, these rivals will stop at nothing to be number one.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 2 Episode 4


Tuesday, October 13

5:50pm

The Mega-Brands That Built America ‘Music On The Move’

SBS2

The Mega-Brands That Built America

'Music On The Move'

SBS2, 5:50pm, Tue, 13 Oct 2026, 50 minutes

REPEAT

Follow a decades-long rivalry that prompts the creation of iconic products like the Pocket Radio, Cassette Tape, Walkman and the CD, alongside the rise of two of the biggest companies in the world.

Series, United States, English, Documentary, Society & Culture, Season 2 Episode 5


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