Series synopsis
The Cars That Made America is an American documentary television series that premiered on History on August 13, 2017. It ended on August 13, 2017. It was created by Dale Earnhardt Jr.. It stars Dermot Mulroney, Tim Moriarty, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Greg Nutcher.
The histories of famous American automobiles and their equally iconic manufacturers are explored.
Premise
The histories of famous American automobiles and their equally iconic manufacturers are explored.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dermot Mulroney as Self - Narrator
- Tim Moriarty as John Dodge
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. as Self - NASCAR
- Greg Nutcher as Harry Bennett
- Greg Schweers as William Durant
- Michael Ford as Louis Chevrolet
- Mitchell Cetuk as Horace Dodge
- Henry Storrs as Henry Ford
Supporting cast
- Nate Washburn as Walter Chrysler
- Drew DeSimone as Edsel Ford
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | August 13, 2017 | August 15, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 Henry Ford, the Dodge Brothers, William Durant and Walter Chrysler risk their livelihoods as they fight to bring a revolution in transportation to the masses. Their struggle laid the groundwork for some of the largest corporate empires in American history. |
August 13, 2017 |
| 2 |
Part 2 In just two short decades, the car has begun to transform America. The country is in the process of being paved, and from coast to coast cities and towns are changing to suit the automobile. The middle class is growing thanks to the booming manufacturing sector, made possible by the advent of mass production–and it’s all fueling an American obsession with cars and the newfound freedom of the road. The entire industry is now dominated by just three companies–Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler–known simply as The Big Three. But as The Big Three become larger and more powerful, the battle to be number one heats up. |
August 14, 2017 |
| 3 |
Part 3 In the aftermath of WWII, America is moving to the suburbs, fueling a huge demand for new cars. But The Big Three spent the war building weapons and vehicles for the Allies, and haven't made a new car in years. It's a race to give new American consumers what they want, and the result is the Golden Age of the American automobile. The youth of the 50's and 60's want speed and fun, and The Big Three battle each other to give it to them, creating the all-American muscle car. But, as they do, external influences threaten to bring the industry to its knees. |
August 15, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 13, 2017 |
| Last aired | August 13, 2017 |
| Runtime | 85 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Sunday at 20:00:00 |