Friday, November 29, 2024

Question: Thanksgiving leftovers inspired what landmark invention that debuted in 1954?

Answer: The first official TV Dinner, created by Swanson & Sons in 1954, featured turkey, gravy, cornbread stuffing, sweet potatoes, and buttered peas. It was born out of a creative solution to an oversupply of 260 tons of frozen turkeys stored in 10 refrigerated railcars. Swanson salesman Gerry Thomas turned the surplus into a million-dollar idea, selling 25 million units within its first year, revolutionizing mealtime convenience.