Chapter
The Invention of TV Dinners
12:41 - 16:47 (04:06)
In this episode, the origins of TV dinners are explored, including the marketing tactics behind the product and its lasting impact on American culture.
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TV dinners were initially created as a convenient way to enjoy a meal in front of the television.
12:41 - 15:38 (02:57)
TV dinners
Summary
TV dinners were initially created as a convenient way to enjoy a meal in front of the television. The marketing behind these frozen meals was so successful that people still refer to any frozen entree as a TV dinner today.
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In 1954, Swanson ordered 5,000 TV dinners to be made and ended up selling 10 million of them in the first year of production, providing a solution for women entering the workforce who still needed to provide a hot meal at home.
15:38 - 16:47 (01:09)
TV Dinners
Summary
In 1954, Swanson ordered 5,000 TV dinners to be made and ended up selling 10 million of them in the first year of production, providing a solution for women entering the workforce who still needed to provide a hot meal at home.