#62 of 101 gadgets that changed the world

[Hank B]

According to the History Channel.

"In 1952 two brothers turned a pair of marine buoys into the first Weber grill. With 50 million units moved, it's the best selling grill in the US."

So the first one was made the year before I was born.


I have four.

 

[Chris Allingham]

This was featured on the History Channel show "101 Gadgets That Changed The World" which premiered tonight, June 15 at 9/8c. You may want to look for it in re-runs.

Regards,
Chris

 

[Richard Diaz]

I just dvr'd it, I look forward to seeing it.

 

[Shaun R]

Maybe someone can share a link to it.

 

[AJ S.]

Just watched it. Nothing to see. No old grill, just a history note about Weber.. Showed a new 22' in action..