The Fast History Of: Season 1, Episode 4

1 - 4: Gum Masters

What costs around a nickel per stick and can help give you a million-dollar smile? Founded in 1891, Wrigley's is the world's most popular gum. They even have their name on the 2nd oldest major league baseball stadium! And with gum sales of over $1.3 billion dollars a year, they rake in more than double their nearest competitor! But their journey to the top is full of even more surprises. Like do you know how Wrigley's gum helped win World War 2? Or how did they manage to give free samples of their gum to everyone in the phone book?! And you'll never believe the risqu  origin story behind their most popular bubble gum... Hubba Bubba! Grab a stick and get ready...for the chewable history of Wrigley's.