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Penny Candy Craze

In the early 1900s, an underestimated confectioner creates the first wrapped penny candy--the Tootsie Roll. Meanwhile, an unemployed salesman transforms medicinal hard candy into a fruit flavored, multipack designed purely for fun with Tropical Charms. The two go on to kickstart an entire industry of nationally branded candies and transform the lollipop into a global icon.

English
  • Originally Aired March 31, 2024
  • Runtime 42 minutes
  • Network History
  • Created February 24, 2024 by
    JacWac
  • Modified July 5, 2024 by
    Bordo632