
Overview
First stop is the Weber Grill plant in Palatine, Illinois. President and CEO Jim Stephen -- whose father, George Stephen, invented the BBQ grill -- takes John on a tour of the company, which includes a bronzed statue of George holding a replica of his favorite tongs. Later, John and Jim head over to a backyard, where Edna Schlosser, Chief of Culinary Research and Development, breaks out some steaks, potatoes, peppers and string beans. John and Jim assemble a brand new Weber Genesis, fire up the barbie, grill the food, and share it with some assorted company employees. Next stop is Willoughby, Ohio, home to Gibson Bagpipes. John meets with company founder and native Scotsman Jerry Gibson. He also chats with machinists Sak Vathanohoto and Robert Exum and foreman Dennis Williams, and sees how a Gibson is made. Accepting Jerry's invitation, John suits up in traditional Scottish gear, breaks out his drum kit, and joins bagpipe pros Jamie Holden, Bruce Gregg, Kyle Corrigan and Ruthie Chapman
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2 - 1Yankee Candle December 07, 2004
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2 - 2Pyrex December 07, 2004
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2 - 3US Steel December 14, 2004
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2 - 4GE Transportation December 21, 2004
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2 - 5Tillamook Cheese December 28, 2004
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2 - 6Whitman's Chocolate January 04, 2005
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2 - 7Weber Grills January 11, 2005
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2 - 8Dixon Ticonderoga Pencils January 18, 2005
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2 - 9Pendleton Woolen Mills January 25, 2005
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2 - 10Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. March 15, 2005
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2 - 11Hallmark Cards March 22, 2005
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2 - 12Kohler March 29, 2005
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2 - 13Kitchen Aid April 05, 2005
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2 - 14Everlast April 12, 2005
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2 - 15Burt's Bees April 19, 2005
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2 - 16Vitalie Company April 26, 2005
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2 - 17Panoz Esperante Convertible May 31, 2005
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2 - 18Hale Products, Fleetwood, Duraflame June 07, 2005
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2 - 19Serta Matresses, Powell Skateboards June 07, 2005