Unwrapped (2001)
Unwrapped is an American television program on Food Network that reveals the origins of sponsored foods. It first aired in June 2001 and is hosted by Marc Summers. The show leads viewers on tours of factories and other food-related locations. Popular subjects include candy, breakfast cereal, snacks, and TV dinners. The show's spin-off, Trivia Unwrapped, is a game show also hosted by Marc Summers.
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Episode 1 - Mini Munchies
Release Date: 2009-04-06Join host Marc Summers for a look inside the summertime snacks Blue Bunny Strawberry Shortcake on a stick, Tuscan Cantaloupe from Dulcinea Farms, the history of Slurpee and Sweet Leaf Tea.
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Episode 2 - Blue Foods
Release Date: 2009-04-13Join host Marc Summers for a basket full of delicious treats including Reser's potato salad, Dulcinea Farms seedless watermelons, Vienna Beef deli meats, relish at Mount Olive & olive oil at McEvoy Ranch.
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Episode 3 - Get Comfy
Release Date: 2009-04-20Marc Summers unwraps the best of BBQ with a taste Seattle's With Love, Lay's BBQW chips, Dole Cole Slaw, White BBQ sauce at Big Bob's in Alabama & Reser's Macaroni Salad.
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Episode 4 - Carnival Treats
Release Date: 2009-04-27Join Marc Summers, as we catch up with the latest in carnival concoctions. With visits to The Funnel Cake Company,the Dandy Cotton Candy Company, the Pronto Pup stand,a Caramel Apple Pop, the Minnesota State Fair and Kettle Corn NYC.
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Episode 5 - Picnic Basket
Release Date: 2009-05-18Join Marc Summers for a look at some snack size favorites including White Castle, Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia, the Wellshire Cocktail Frank factory, Mt. Olive's Pickle Packs, Nancy's Petite Quiche!
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Episode 6 - BBQ Bonanza
Release Date: 2009-05-25Join host Marc Summers to explore foods of a blue hue! With blue corn Tostito tortilla chips, Tootsie Roll Blue Raspberry Gumballs, Maytag's dairy farm blue cheese, Dole's blueberry freezer, Airheads candy factory and frozen fruit bars at Hola Fruita.
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Episode 7 - Deep Fried
Release Date: 2009-06-01Join Host Marc Summers as we dip into some fun facts about fried foods. With deep fried candy bars at the Minnesota State Fair, Ian's Chicken Nuggets, French's factory for fried onions in a can, KFC, to investigate the Colonel's secret recipe and donuts at Pike's Peak.
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Episode 8 - Fun Drinks
Release Date: 2009-06-08It's harvest time for some tasty fall food. Join host Marc Summers as we take a trip to the Yates Cider Mill and learn why the pressure is on during apple season. Next, see why the spice is so nice at the factory where Vienna Beef makes their chili. Then, we go to Zachary Confections to see how they make the distinctive autumn treat, Candy Corn! Next, we're off to Reser's to see how the factory mashes up piles of potatoes. Then, we see how Sara Lee makes the pumpkin pie we're so thankful for. Finally, Taffy Town shows us how they make their stretchy sweets.
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Episode 9 - Summer Snacks
Release Date: 2009-06-22Host Marc Summers is tailgating for this episode! First, we find out what Texas tailgaters throw on their grill at game time. Then, we're off to see the folks at Sara Lee, who say their buns are extra soft and smooth! Next, Samuel Adams makes a great companion to a tailgate party: beer! Then, we're off to visit with former footballer Mark Schlereth and to taste his Stinkin' Good Green Chili. Next, we find out why Doritos chips have those nice rounded corners. Finally, nobody knows mustard like Plochman's! We go to their factory to get the story.
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Episode 10 - Lots of Chocolate
Release Date: 2009-07-13Go inside the world of comfort foods with Marc Summers with visits to Resers mac & cheese, Fairytale Brownies, Royal Burgers at Red Robin, Clam Chowder at Fisherman's Restaurant, the Idahoan Potato factory & 9 layer lasagna at Claim Jumper.
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Episode 11 - Diner Delights
Release Date: 2009-07-27Join Host Marc Summers as we dish up lots of chocolate. Check out Gelazzi for chocolate gelato; Ferrera Pan Candy, Sterling Truffles. the Ghiradelli festival, learn the story of Yoo Hoo, plus the Hershey Spa.
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Episode 12 - Fun Drinks
Release Date: 2009-06-08Try out some fun drinks with Marc Summers including Asian tea, Mondo Squeeze fruit juice, Dry Sodas like kumquat and lemongrass, an ice cream cocktail and the Naked Cafe.
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Episode 13 - Diner Delights
Release Date: 2009-07-27Head to the All-American diner with Unwrapped for Berres Brothers coffee, mini creamers at White Wave Foods; Aunt Jemima hotcakes, Bilinski sausage, Lodge cast iron cookware plus Jersey's own Jefferson diner.