
Overview
First stop is Steinway & Sons, the piano company operating out of Astoria, Queens, New York. Company president Frank Mazurco demonstrates why Steinway is the preferred piano of professional pianists, boy wonder pianist Josh Bouchette mops up the floor with John, and Director of Manufacturing and Engineering Andy Horbachevsky discusses why it's a challenge to continue this business in NYC. Later, Andy takes John into the factory room to see how a Steinway is handbuilt. Next stop is Middlebury, Vermont, home to Maple Landmark Woodcraft, a family-owned-and-operated handmade toy company best known for their NameTrains. Founder Mike Rainville, his wife, Jill, sons, Adam and Andrew, mother, Pat, sister, Barbara, grandmother, Harriet, and other employees all declare their pride for crafting educational toys for children of all ages. After a tour of the factory, Mike presents John with a laser-engraved train whistle containing the ""Made in America"" name. Finally, John gives a history lesson on
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1 - 1Gibson Guitars January 06, 2004
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1 - 2Harley Davidson January 06, 2004
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1 - 3Monopoly January 13, 2004
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1 - 4Airstream January 13, 2004
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1 - 5Campbell's Soup January 20, 2004
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1 - 6Barbasol January 20, 2004
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1 - 7Craftsman Tools January 27, 2004
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1 - 8Zippo February 03, 2004
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1 - 9Corvette February 10, 2004
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1 - 10Sikorsky Helicopters February 17, 2004
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1 - 11U.S. Mint March 16, 2004
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1 - 12Carousel Magic March 23, 2004
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1 - 13Purity Dairies April 06, 2004
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1 - 14Titleist April 13, 2004
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1 - 15Fleer Trading Cards April 20, 2004
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1 - 16Brooks Brothers April 27, 2004
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1 - 17Remo Drums May 04, 2004
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1 - 18Barre Granite June 01, 2004
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1 - 19Longaberger Basket Co. June 08, 2004
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1 - 20Steinway June 15, 2004