Name: Steinway
Released: 2004-06-15

John Ratzenberger's Made in America

S1 · E20 — Steinway

S1:E20 · Steinway

John Ratzenberger's Made in America

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200422m8.0

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Steinway

Season 1 · Episode 20 · Jun 15, 2004

First stop is Steinway & Sons, the piano company operating out of Astoria, Queens, New York. Company president Frank Mazurco demonstrates why Steinway is the preferred piano of professional pianists, boy wonder pianist Josh Bouchette mops up the floor with John, and Director of Manufacturing and Engineering Andy Horbachevsky discusses why it's a challenge to continue this business in NYC. Later, Andy takes John into the factory room to see how a Steinway is handbuilt. Next stop is Middlebury, Vermont, home to Maple Landmark Woodcraft, a family-owned-and-operated handmade toy company best known for their NameTrains. Founder Mike Rainville, his wife, Jill, sons, Adam and Andrew, mother, Pat, sister, Barbara, grandmother, Harriet, and other employees all declare their pride for crafting educational toys for children of all ages. After a tour of the factory, Mike presents John with a laser-engraved train whistle containing the ""Made in America"" name. Finally, John gives a history lesson on

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John Ratzenberger's Made in America

TV Series

200422m8.0

Documentary

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Steinway

Season 1 · Episode 20 · Jun 15, 2004

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