Albert Lawrence
Self - Correspondent
The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca (2014)
Season 10
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.
Released Sept. 27, 2014
Episode 25 min
6+
Genres: Documentary, Family, Kids, News, Short
Keywords: imdb.invention, imdb.technology, imdb.reenactment
Production Companies: Litton Entertainment, MTO Productions, Henry Ford Museum, Ampersand Media
Network: CBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S10E1 - Ping Pong Robot
A ping pong robot sharpens one's backhand; an underwater scooter on one's arms; the disruptive invention of the digital camera; when mail-order shopping began.
Oct. 7, 2023, midnight
S10E2 - Seal Whisker Camera
Oct. 14, 2023, midnight
S10E3 - Super Coral Reefs
Oct. 21, 2023, midnight
S10E4 - Snore Pillow
Oct. 28, 2023, midnight
S10E5 - The No Pedal Bike
Learning to ride a bike without pedals; tracking one's child's growth with tech; the disruptive invention of colorblind glasses; the women of agriculture.
Nov. 4, 2023, midnight
S10E6 - Self-Editing Sports Camera
The wall vacuum jet to launder one's clothes; a stand-alone camera producing kids' soccer videos; when the cellphone disrupted the world; early home architecture.
Nov. 11, 2023, midnight
S10E7 - Hip Luggage Cart
A hands-free luggage cart; camping off the ground with a two-story tent; the tech of movie star Hedy Lamarr; the history of chandeliers.
Nov. 18, 2023, midnight
S10E8 - Stone Balancing Beauty
The art of stacking boulders; the paper keeping veggies fresh; the Jetman soaring on high; Thomas Edison's actual workshop.
Jan. 13, 2024, midnight
S10E9 - Wrist Cooling A/C
The wrist air conditioner; the technology of spokespeople that aren't people; the disruptive tuner for singers; the innovative art of Lillian Schwartz.
Jan. 20, 2024, midnight
S10E10 - Launching Salmon
The salmon cannon whooshing fish upriver; the resurgence of vinyl records; the flying bird robot scattering the flock; the rivalry between Thomas Edison and Nicola Tesla.
Jan. 27, 2024, midnight
S10E11 - Off-road Vehicles
Our curator of transportation discusses off-road vehicles with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a portable cold plunge tub, a smart ukelele, and a noninvasive way to harvest honey from beehives.
Feb. 3, 2024, midnight
S10E12 - The Rosa Parks Bus
Our president and former executive vice president discuss Rosa Parks with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a bracelet designed to repel sharks, the school training a new generation of watchmakers, and a scientist using bananas to address vitamin A deficiency.
Feb. 10, 2024, midnight
S10E13 - McKinley Thompson
Our curator of transportation discusses McKinley Thompson with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a smart ring designed for women’s health, an independent science safety organization, and the disruptive invention of Mr. Coffee.
Feb. 17, 2024, midnight
S10E14 - George Washington Carver
Our curator of agriculture and the environment discusses George Washington Carver with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a sonar fish finder, a playground that helps teach physics, and a transforming pizza box.
Feb. 24, 2024, midnight
S10E15 - Advertising Illustrators
Our curator of decorative arts discusses advertising illustrators with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a device to harness the power of running water, wearable robotic gravity assistance, and the disruptive invention of the Apple 1.
March 2, 2024, midnight
S10E16 - The Wright Brothers
Our curator of transportation discusses the Wright brothers with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us biologically-inspired robots, massage chairs, and a penguin research rover.
April 13, 2024, midnight
S10E17 - Literacy
Our librarian discusses literacy with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us technology for writing in the sky, a soundproof microphone that isolates your voice, and the disruptive power of crowdfunding.
April 20, 2024, midnight
S10E18 - Henry Ford’s Violins
Our curator of domestic life discusses Henry Ford’s violin collection with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a jet ski that dives under the waves, a security fog machine, and a rolling water barrel.
April 27, 2024, midnight
S10E19 - Design for Aging
Our curator of design discusses design for aging with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a solar-powered camper, a smart bracelet to help with repetitive behavior, and the disruptive creation of a global seed vault.
May 4, 2024, midnight
S10E20 - Railroad Roundhouses
Our curator of transportation discusses industrial locomotives with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us play balls for horses, clothing designed for extreme cold, and farmers saving water with the tree T-PEE.
May 11, 2024, midnight
S10E21 - Aerial Photography
One of our associate curators discusses aerial photography with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us a smart showerhead, a booster for weak cellular signals, and the disruptive invention of wristwatches.
May 18, 2024, midnight
S10E22 - Henry Ford and Soybeans
Our curator of transportation discusses Henry Ford’s soybean research with host Mo Rocca, who also shows us wheelchairs for pets, shipping container farms, and LED shoe lights for running at night.
May 25, 2024, midnight
S10E23 - Haptic Gloves
Gloves with the tapping touch; recycling paint into paint; the disruptive invention of 3D printing; the history of children's books.
July 6, 2024, midnight
S10E24 - Pillar Plants
The tackle dummy avoiding injuries; surfing above the waves; the plants on highway pillars cleaning the air; Abe Lincoln.
July 13, 2024, midnight
S10E25 - Mail Order Shopping
Searching for sunken treasure with an underwater drone; the paddleboard pumped up with a hydro jet; the ping pong robot sharpening one's backhand; when mail order shopping began.
July 20, 2024, midnight
Network: CBS
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 25 min.
Released: Sept. 27, 2014
Last Air Date: July 20, 2024, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-G
Common sense age: 6+
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