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lance leblanc · 10-31-2012, 09:35 PM

The final episode of The HISTORY Channel's series The Men Who Built America, featuring a young engineer called Henry Ford airs this Sunday.
I've been watching this series and have really enjoyed it. And Im actually alittle excited with anticipation for the last episode.

TreeTopFlier · 10-31-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lance leblanc

The final episode of The HISTORY Channel's series The Men Who Built America, featuring a young engineer called Henry Ford airs this Sunday.
I've been watching this series and have really enjoyed it. And Im actually alittle excited with anticipation for the last episode.

I agree. So far the series has been fantastic... I even learned a few things I didn't know like how Tesla started as Edison's assistant.

Given how good the series has been so far I'm really looking forward to seeing the portrayal of Mr. Ford.

lance leblanc · 10-31-2012, 09:54 PM

Your like me, I was all proud of my self for being up on my history, like I already knew what was going to happen next. But that Tesla was Edison's assistant totally surprised me. After all, I played the role of Edison in the 6th grade Play 40 yrs ago!

lance leblanc · 10-31-2012, 10:34 PM

http://www.history.com/topics/henry-...ess-henry-ford

This isnt clips from the series however I thought it has some pretty cool images from the History Channel web site

marc hildebrant · 11-01-2012, 08:30 AM

Nice series. The information on the people was somewhat light due to the time constraints.

There are some wonderful books on Edison for those who want "the rest of the story".
The book by Paul Israel is the best.

Marc

BILL WILLIAMSON · 11-01-2012, 11:03 AM

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I wonder if Ford's "BETTER IDEA" light bulb advertising slogans were because of Edison's involvement with Ford?
I was amazed when I first found out that Edison worked for Ford, he was one of my grammar school HEROS! Bill W.

marc hildebrant · 11-01-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

I wonder if Ford's "BETTER IDEA" light bulb advertising slogans were because of Edison's involvement with Ford?
I was amazed when I first found out that Edison worked for Ford, he was one of my grammar school HEROS! Bill W.

Bill,

That's backwards...Ford worked for Edison. Later on, Ford went on his own to build cars.When Ford talked to Edison about building cars "his way", Edison told him that Ford had "got it right!".
The early validation from Edison that Ford had the right idea helped Ford to overcome a preception that building low cost cars and selling many was a bad idea. The "correct" idea was to sell expensive cars and sell a small number.

Marc

lance leblanc · 11-01-2012, 08:19 PM

Swamp People was alot of fun for awhile for us folks here in LA but as of late the shine has begun to tarnish it seems. (who many times can you choot em!) Cajun Pawn stars is just an embarassment and Sons of Guns was cool in season 1 but now it seams to scripted and having to bring in celebs to spark intrest.

Hopefully with the adverts shown during The Men who made America, the History channel has decided to star broadcasting History again... Whats next, Music on MTV?

ericr · 11-02-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by marc hildebrant

Bill,

That's backwards...Ford worked for Edison. Later on, Ford went on his own to build cars.When Ford talked to Edison about building cars "his way", Edison told him that Ford had "got it right!".
The early validation from Edison that Ford had the right idea helped Ford to overcome a preception that building low cost cars and selling many was a bad idea. The "correct" idea was to sell expensive cars and sell a small number.

Marc

-and to think he did that without the benefit of significant education nor market research etc., while telling the owners of the Selden Patent to go to h--- with it.

V4F · 11-02-2012, 11:55 AM

my 2 favs are : henry ford ( my grandpa worked for him ) & howard hughs . both ahead of there time .................

53F100Jeffie · 11-02-2012, 06:52 PM

I have been watching this also. A great series and I am looking forward to how they portray Henry. All I can say is they saved the best for last!!!!
Jeff

WTSHNN · 11-04-2012, 11:53 AM

FYI,

I follow History Channel on Twitter and they posted that the finale will not air tonight but has been rescheduled for next Sunday, the 11th, at 8pm.

-Tim

29ModelA · 11-04-2012, 11:58 AM

Well what the heck... I have been looking forward to it all week!

10-31-2012, 09:35 PM	#1
lance leblanc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Baton Rouge LA Posts: 238	The Men Who Built America The final episode of The HISTORY Channel's series The Men Who Built America, featuring a young engineer called Henry Ford airs this Sunday. I've been watching this series and have really enjoyed it. And Im actually alittle excited with anticipation for the last episode.

10-31-2012, 09:54 PM	#3
lance leblanc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Baton Rouge LA Posts: 238	Re: The Men Who Built America Your like me, I was all proud of my self for being up on my history, like I already knew what was going to happen next. But that Tesla was Edison's assistant totally surprised me. After all, I played the role of Edison in the 6th grade Play 40 yrs ago!

10-31-2012, 10:34 PM	#4
lance leblanc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Baton Rouge LA Posts: 238	Re: The Men Who Built America http://www.history.com/topics/henry-...ess-henry-ford This isnt clips from the series however I thought it has some pretty cool images from the History Channel web site

11-01-2012, 08:30 AM	#5
marc hildebrant Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,128	Re: The Men Who Built America Nice series. The information on the people was somewhat light due to the time constraints. There are some wonderful books on Edison for those who want "the rest of the story". The book by Paul Israel is the best. Marc

11-01-2012, 11:03 AM	#6
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: The Men Who Built America Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I wonder if Ford's "BETTER IDEA" light bulb advertising slogans were because of Edison's involvement with Ford? I was amazed when I first found out that Edison worked for Ford, he was one of my grammar school HEROS! Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

11-01-2012, 08:19 PM	#8
lance leblanc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Baton Rouge LA Posts: 238	Re: The Men Who Built America Swamp People was alot of fun for awhile for us folks here in LA but as of late the shine has begun to tarnish it seems. (who many times can you choot em!) Cajun Pawn stars is just an embarassment and Sons of Guns was cool in season 1 but now it seams to scripted and having to bring in celebs to spark intrest. Hopefully with the adverts shown during The Men who made America, the History channel has decided to star broadcasting History again... Whats next, Music on MTV?

11-02-2012, 11:55 AM	#10
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: The Men Who Built America my 2 favs are : henry ford ( my grandpa worked for him ) & howard hughs . both ahead of there time ................. __________________ V4f

11-02-2012, 06:52 PM	#11
53F100Jeffie Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kirkville, N.Y. Posts: 90	Re: The Men Who Built America I have been watching this also. A great series and I am looking forward to how they portray Henry. All I can say is they saved the best for last!!!! Jeff __________________ 1929 Model A Fordor 1949 Ford F1 Panel Truck 1953 Ford F100 Pickup 2006 Ford F150 XLT Scab 4x4 "I'd rather drive a truck" - Rick Nelson

11-04-2012, 11:53 AM	#12
WTSHNN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,413	Re: The Men Who Built America FYI, I follow History Channel on Twitter and they posted that the finale will not air tonight but has been rescheduled for next Sunday, the 11th, at 8pm. -Tim

11-04-2012, 11:58 AM	#13
29ModelA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 673	Re: The Men Who Built America Well what the heck... I have been looking forward to it all week! __________________ 1929 Model A Barn find. California car, just a few more parts to find. Interior, steering box (rebuild), and I am sure much more!