How the States Got Their Shapes
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First Air DateApr 06, 2010
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ProductionHalf Yard Productions
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Rotten tomato60%
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Original titleHow the States Got Their Shapes
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ReleaseApr 06, 2010
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Overview
The show deals with how the various states of the United States established their borders, but also delves into other aspects of U.S. history, including failed states, proposed new states, and the local culture and character of various U.S. states. It thus deals with the "shapes" of the states in a metaphorical sense as well as a literal sense. The show format follows Unger as he travels to various locations, and interviews local people, visits important historical and cultural sites, and provides commentary from behind the wheel of his car as he drives from location to location. Interspersed with these segments are brief historical synopses by notable U.S. historians.
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Casts
Season 1 ( 2011-05-03)
A River Runs Through It
The Great Plains, Trains, and Automobiles
Force of Nature
State of Rebellion
Living on the Edge
Use it or Lose it
Church and States
A Boom with a View
Culture Clash
Mouthing Off
Season 2 ( 2012-09-29)
Red State vs. Blue State
White Collar vs. Blue Collar
Hillbilly vs. Redneck
Hatfields vs. McCoys
North vs. South
Bigfoot vs. Aliens
Great Lakes, Big Stakes
Battle of the Bible Belt
Vice vs. Virtue
Midwest vs. The Rest
Is West Best?
City vs. Country
East vs. West
Rebels & Outlaws
Mess with Texas
State vs. State
Rich vs Poor
Big vs Small
The United Shapes of America
