The Mega-Brands That Built America (2023)

S1E4 Dirty Work

Set in the 19th century, a time when hygiene was often neglected and illnesses ran rampant, James Gamble and Harley Procter create a groundbreaking soap that transforms American cleanliness and sparks an entrepreneurial boom. Among those inspired are King Gillette and Jacob Schick, whose fierce competition ignites the multi-million dollar shaving sector, forever altering the daily routines of Americans and fostering a new standard of personal care.