The Secret Life of... Episodes
Specials, Episode 1
Christmas
Take a look at the history of all things Christmas. When did Christmas become such a big holiday? What is the origin of the Christmas foods? Where did candy canes, fruitcakes and plum puddings come from? All this and more!
Specials, Episode 2
Pizza
Join Jim O'Connor as he explores the secret life of America's favorite Italian treat -- pizza.
Specials, Episode 3
Thanksgiving
Get ready to feast on some delicious history as Jim O'Connor visits Plymouth, Mass., for a recreation dinner. He visits with Chef Paul Prudhomme for a deep-fried turkey; sinks his teeth into a classic apple pie in upstate New York; tantalizes his palate with sweet potato casserole in Atlanta and goes for seconds at a Philadelphia tavern.
Specials, Episode 4
Halloween
Halloween! When candy is appetizer, entree and dessert. Jim O'Connor discovers the trick behind making Halloween's most famous treat -- those tasty, three-colored kernels of candy corn. But behind the mask, Halloween also has a grown-up menu, a Medieval cake that was the very first Halloween treat and the tempting delights of Mexico's feast for Day of the Dead.
