Pioneers Turned Millionaires Season 1

November. 06,2011      
Rating:
8.3
Trailer Synopsis

Meet five inventive, courageous, and hardworking entrepreneurs, who led the charge during one of the most exciting eras in economic history. Levi Strauss, Henry E. Steinway, William E. Boeing, John Jacob Astor and Henry J. Heinz changed the way the world eats, dresses, plays and travels. They each left Germany hoping to find a better life in America and they succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. Relive the tragedies and the triumphs that made them millions while leaving a major imprint on American culture.

Episode 5 : William Edward Boeing
December. 04,2011
In his day, aviation was a curiosity, but William Boeing had the vision and purpose to turn it into a soaring industry.
Episode 4 : John Jacob Astor
November. 20,2011
His name means luxury and elegance, but his rise to prominence was rife with struggle and turmoil.
Episode 3 : Levi Strauss
November. 27,2011
Discover the rags-to-riches story behind one the largest and most legendary fashion labels in the world.
Episode 2 : Henry E. Steinway
November. 13,2011
It began when a man named Henry Steinway created a piano for his wife as a wedding gift. Years later, he would share his gift with the world.
Episode 1 : Henry John Heinz
November. 06,2011
He revolutionized America's eating habits with a simple recipe for success: "Do a common thing, uncommonly well."

Seasons

Season 1
Season 1 2011