68: A Seat at the Tray Table: The Story of the TV Dinner

In this episode, we’re digging into the origins of the TV dinner—those individually portioned frozen meals that became a staple of American convenience.

We’ll explore the history, marketing myths, and cultural impact of the TV dinner, and how it shaped mealtime for generations. Have you eaten one recently?

Resources

Explore more about the TV dinner and its modern iterations with these links and resources:

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• The History of TV Dinners | Back Then History
• Who Invented the TV Dinner? | HISTORY
• How the TV Dinner Revolutionized American Life
• Lazy Dog Restaurants TV Dinners
• Easy Baked Taquitos
• Souper Cubes
• FoodSaver

This frozen food icon has a fascinating story we look forward to sharing. See show notes at www.passingtheplate.org/68

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• Lisa at Are You My Cousin?: Learn how to find your ancestors, grow your family tree and uncover fascinating family histories and stories that connect us through food.

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