The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation (2014)
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.
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Episode 1 - Pet Wheelchairs
Release Date: 2016-10-01Host Mo Rocca shows us the surfboard that doesn’t need a wave; the man who makes wheelchairs for animals; building rope bridges with drones; and the woman whose quilts are museum pieces.
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Episode 2 - Drone Racing
Release Date: 2016-10-08Host Mo Rocca shows us the robotic football tackle dummy that prevents injuries; the drone racing league; the doomsday seed vault; and the flying schoolgirl who made aviation history.
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Episode 3 - 3D Statuettes
Release Date: 2016-10-15Host Mo Rocca shows us 3D-printed statues of people and pets; the wrist swim inflator for water safety; how 100-year-old locomotives are kept running; and the sofa accessory that makes you feel like you’re in the game.
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Episode 4 - Woof Washer
Release Date: 2016-10-22Host Mo Rocca shows us the dog washing wand invented 20 years ago by a 4th grader, that’s a hit today; advances in Holograms; cardboard tents cleaning up festivals in Europe; and the car that innovated safety.
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Episode 5 - 3D Printed Body Parts
Release Date: 2016-10-29Host Mo Rocca shows us the device pulling power from rivers; how scientists are 3D printing human body parts; the history of marketing presidential candidates; and the crazy warm coat filling made from bison fur.
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Episode 6 - Spider Catcher
Release Date: 2016-11-12Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovation of re-breathing air under water; the engineering wizardry in massage chairs; the spider catcher saving the 8-legged crawlers; and circling around the history of carousels.
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Episode 7 - Joy Mangano
Release Date: 2016-11-19Host Mo Rocca shows us the inventor of a dog toy that’s a blast; the woman behind many modern home inventions; how radio signals enabled flying at night; and the tonsil lighting tongue depressor.
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Episode 8 - Shark Hunting Drones
Release Date: 2016-11-26Host Mo Rocca shows us how drones are searching for sharks to keep beaches safe; the medicine-free pain relieving device; how collecting water in Africa is less of a pain in the neck; and the battles over famous patents.
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Episode 9 - Dog Food Chef
Release Date: 2017-01-14Host Mo Rocca shows us the man who started a business that cooks fresh food for pets; concrete that conducts electricity to keep it snow and ice free; Henry Ford’s first attempt at a car - the Quadricycle; and the innovator of a healthier water bottle.
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Episode 10 - Ron Popeil
Release Date: 2017-01-21Host Mo Rocca shows us the TV pitch man and inventor behind dozens of inventions including the Pocket Fisherman; the listening device that can find people buried after an earthquake; measuring your rooms and creating a floorplan of your house with a cellphone; and how air mail changed how we communicated.
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Episode 11 - Green Screen Animals
Release Date: 2017-01-28Host Mo Rocca shows us the movie magic behind animal actors; the device allowing us to see through walls; tickling your taste buds with a tortilla toaster; and when water wheels powered the world.
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Episode 12 - Doomsday Seed Vault
Release Date: 2017-02-04Host Mo Rocca shows us the man who makes wheelchairs for animals - big and small; the Drone Racing League; the seed security deposit box for the world; and the woman whose quilts are museum pieces.
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Episode 13 - Concert Wrist Lights
Release Date: 2017-02-11Host Mo Rocca shows us the wristbands that are lighting up concerts; turning corn stalks into clean burning coal; an update on some of our favorite innovations; and the man you’ve probably never heard of who helped light the world.
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Episode 14 - Farmbot
Release Date: 2017-02-18Host Mo Rocca shows us glasses that allow the colorblind to see color; the computerized farmer for your garden; the device that cancels out the snoring sound; and how ribbons of glass illuminated history.
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Episode 15 - Tornado Tech
Release Date: 2017-02-25Host Mo Rocca shows us the newest tech keeping us safe from tornadoes; the smartest cooking pans; the invention of the first music synthesizer; and the battery that will last forever.
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Episode 16 - Jet Ski Submarine
Release Date: 2017-03-04Host Mo Rocca shows us the jet ski that is also a submarine; the bike lock that smells like it could end thefts; the historic land speed record holding car; and the bendable glass in your future.
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Episode 17 - Hover Camera
Release Date: 2017-03-11Host Mo Rocca shows us the selfie camera that hovers in front of your face; the inventive business of type fonts; the alarm clock rug; and a TV and weather mapping pioneer.
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Episode 18 - Jet Surfboard
Release Date: 2017-04-01Host Mo Rocca shows us the surfboard that doesn’t need a wave; the robotic football tackle dummy that prevents injuries; the spider catcher saving the 8-legged crawlers; and the flying schoolgirl who made aviation history.
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Episode 19 - Capturing Drones
Release Date: 2017-04-08Host Mo Rocca shows us how to protect the skies from unwanted drones; the business of fonts; the laying of transatlantic cables; and the phone case that protects against the roaming fingers of children.
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Episode 20 - One-Wheeled Board
Release Date: 2017-04-15Host Mo Rocca shows us the inventor of the one-wheeled board; an app that allows you to find lunchtime friends; the husband and wife designers who changed the world; and the digital way for doctors to listen to your heart.
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Episode 21 - NASA Inventions
Release Date: 2017-04-22Host Mo Rocca shows us the company turning a wall into a video waterfall; the inventions that have sprung from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory; the bike that you walk on; and alternative engines for cars.
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Episode 22 - Air Mail
Release Date: 2017-04-29Host Mo Rocca shows us the movie magic behind animal actors; the computerized farmer for your garden; how collecting water in Africa is less of a pain in the neck; and how air mail changed how we communicated.
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Episode 23 - Air Swimmers
Release Date: 2017-05-06Host Mo Rocca shows us inflatable fish that swim through the air; the hydrogel bandage helping you heal; the trees turning the breeze into electricity; and the man who developed the first portable superheterodyne radio.
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Episode 24 - Hyperloop
Release Date: 2017-05-13Host Mo Rocca shows us the future of fastest ground travel; the smartphone game that will aid your abs; the camera checking for sun damage; and the boys who helped bring you barbecue.
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Episode 25 - Pet Tech
Release Date: 2017-05-20Host Mo Rocca shows us the light bulb that levitates; taking care of your terrier and tabby with tech; the petrol pumps that fueled the world; and the best advice from our past inventors.
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Episode 26 - Doggie Rocket Toy
Release Date: 2017-05-27Host Mo Rocca shows us the jet ski that is also a submarine; the inventor of a dog toy that’s a blast; how radio signals enabled flying at night; and building rope bridges with drones.