Albert Lawrence
Self - Correspondent
The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca (2014)
Season 7
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
S7E1 - Barnstorming
Host Mo Rocca shows us synchronized drones taking the place of fireworks; the robotic lawn mower that cuts your grass on its own; two fathers who invented a car seat that fits in a small pouch; and, when the circus took to the sky with barnstorming flyers.
Jan. 2, 2021, midnight
S7E2 - Women Inventors
Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovation of beautiful homes made of earth; opening your front door with a touch; highway guard rails that roll away crashes; and, historic women inventors.
Jan. 9, 2021, midnight
S7E3 - Menlo Park, December 1880
Host Mo Rocca shows us weather stations in your back yard; the oven that keeps food cold until cook time; keeping your carpets clean without taking off your shoes; and, how Edison convinced New York politicians that his way was the future.
Jan. 16, 2021, midnight
S7E4 - 1931 Bugatti Royale
Host Mo Rocca shows us tiny satellites that you can control; the highest tech in vending machines; TV training your dog while you’re not home; and, the story of one of the most luxurious cars ever built.
Jan. 23, 2021, midnight
S7E5 - Voting Technology
Host Mo Rocca shows us the smart thermometers predicting disease hot spots; the sliding patio dog door; replacing tissues with a cloth handkerchief dispenser; and, the evolution of voting technology.
Jan. 30, 2021, midnight
S7E6 - Nikola Tesla
Host Mo Rocca shows us tiny alarm pods to protect your valuables; the bathroom scale that checks your balance; canceling the noise outside; and, the genius of Nikola Tesla.
Feb. 6, 2021, midnight
S7E7 - Beekeeping
Host Mo Rocca shows us the motorized surfboard fin; a super absorbent sponge to keep construction going after rainstorms; glasses that monitor your health; and, the history of beehives and harvesting honey.
Feb. 13, 2021, midnight
S7E8 - Telephones
Host Mo Rocca shows us the body airbag for motorcycle safety; the sleep/wake system that uses colored light to help you rest; the handheld mini printer that prints with a swipe; and, the history of the telephone.
Feb. 20, 2021, midnight
S7E9 - Wool Carding
Host Mo Rocca shows us a swimming and walking robot; a device to drain the pain of clogged sinuses; the smartest cutting board for your kitchen; and, machines that prepared wool fibers to become yarn.
Feb. 27, 2021, midnight
S7E10 - Creative Circuits
Host Mo Rocca shows us: the device to quickly teach you how to play the guitar; a drone-less way to take aerial photos; the backpack that displays messages; and, how early tech hacks led to new innovations.
April 10, 2021, midnight
S7E11 - Encyclopedias
Host Mo Rocca shows us: a motorized bodyboard for watersports; saving your leftovers with reusable pinch top bags; matching paint color with a high-tech sensor; and, the history of encyclopedias.
April 17, 2021, midnight
S7E12 - Best of - Beekeeping
Host Mo Rocca shows us: synchronized drones with lights taking the place of fireworks; tiny alarm pods to protect your valuables; TV training your dog while you’re not home; and, the history of beehives and harvesting honey.
April 24, 2021, midnight
S7E13 - Cookbooks
Host Mo Rocca shows us: how artificial intelligence is taking over drone racing; purses and totes made from old highway billboards; a look back at our past innovators; and, how cookbooks changed the culinary world.
May 1, 2021, midnight
S7E14 - Air Traffic Management
Host Mo Rocca shows us: robot realtors touring homes for sale; the vibrating wristband that helps the hearing impaired; 3D printed corneas; and, the beginnings of air traffic control.
May 8, 2021, midnight
S7E15 - Currier Shoe Shop
Host Mo Rocca shows us: a wearable walkie talkie; an over-the-top door camera to help secure homes and apartments; a device to clean and recycle used water in the home; and, the Currier Shoe Shop story.
May 15, 2021, midnight
S7E16 - Solving the Problem of Flight
Host Mo Rocca shows us: the reinventing of the wheel; a backpack that floats on your back; creating plastic from fish scales; and, a look at how the Wright brothers solved the problem of flight.
May 22, 2021, midnight
S7E17 - Weathervanes
Host Mo Rocca shows us: a check-in with the inventor of the Ring Video Doorbell; 3D printers that swarm; the telescope to view stars on your phone; and, early forecasting with weathervanes.
May 29, 2021, midnight
S7E18 - Best of – Nikola Tesla
Host Mo Rocca shows us the device to quickly teach you how to play guitar; the robotic lawn mower that cuts your grass on its own; replacing tissue with a cloth handkerchief dispenser; and, the genius of Nikola Tesla.
July 3, 2021, midnight
S7E19 - Greenfield Village
Host Mo Rocca shows us the ultimate electric motorcycle; the inventor who created phone calls over the internet; turning cacti into leather; and, the planning it takes to create a village.
July 10, 2021, midnight
S7E20 - Standardized Time
Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovative company creating nutritious burgers from ocean kelp; the baby sock that monitors a child’s health; technology to help those with dyslexia; and, when time became standardized.
July 17, 2021, midnight
S7E21 - Managing Mass Production
Host Mo Rocca shows us the woman who led the team to show us the first picture of a black hole in outer space; the latest in old and new tech for your kitchen; a wearable device to help you keep focus; and, managing early mass production.
July 24, 2021, midnight
S7E22 - Best of – Air Traffic Management
Host Mo Rocca shows us the motorized surfboard fin; the wearable walkie-talkie; two fathers who invented a car seat that fits in a small pouch; and, the beginnings of air traffic control.
July 31, 2021, midnight
S7E23 - Horse-drawn Vehicles
Host Mo Rocca shows us the elliptical street bike; an updated bean bag chair; making any air conditioner smart; and, the history of horse-drawn vehicles.
Aug. 7, 2021, midnight
S7E24 - Accidental Inventions
Host Mo Rocca shows us the baseball bat with an axe handle grip; roof panels that pull water from the air; roads made of plastic; and, the history of accidental inventions.
Aug. 14, 2021, midnight
S7E25 - Lawns
Host Mo Rocca shows us liquid-filled eyeglasses that adjust to your sight; the diabetes monitor that changed lives; advice from our past inventors and innovators; and, the history of lawns.
Aug. 21, 2021, midnight
S7E26 - Best of – Menlo Park, December 1880
Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovation of beautiful homes made of earth; a swimming and walking robot; the telescope to view stars on your phone; and, how Edison convinced New York politicians that his way was the future.
Aug. 28, 2021, 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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