The Odd Couple
American Motors’ unlikely management team launches a quirky new car to fight the growing wave of foreign imports in the U.S. Despite his colleague’s protests, CEO Roy Chapin Jr. buys the lackluster Jeep Corporation, leading AMC into the burgeoning four-wheel-drive market. A sudden oil shortage rocks the industry but boosts small car sales.
Episodes
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The Odd Couple
S1 E103 - 28m
American Motors’ unlikely management team launches a quirky new car to fight the growing wave of foreign imports in the U.S. Despite his colleague’s protests, CEO Roy Chapin Jr. buys the lackluster Jeep Corporation, leading AMC into the burgeoning four-wheel-drive market. A sudden oil shortage rocks the industry but boosts small car sales.
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The NOW Cars
S1 E102 - 28m
After saving American Motors, president George Romney launches a career in politics. His successor takes AMC upmarket, but struggles to capture young baby boomers who want faster, sportier “muscle cars.” In response, the company makes big changes to its products and public image.
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The Missionary
S1 E101 - 28m
The Missionary: The U.S. car market booms in the wake of World War II, until a price war between Ford and Chevrolet decimates competitors. American Motors Corporation is created through the merger of two smaller companies. To survive in an age of conspicuous consumption, president George Romney boldly bets the company’s future on a new niche: economy cars.
Schedule
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The Last Independent Automaker
The Odd Couple
Tuesday
May 20
30 Minutes
The management team launches a quirky new car to fight the growing wave of foreign imports in the U.S.; CEO Roy Chapin Jr. buys the Jeep Corp., leading AMC into the four-wheel drive market; a sudden oil shortage boosts small car sales. -
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The Last Independent Automaker
The Pacer
Saturday
May 24
30 Minutes
American Motors Corp. spends a fortune developing the Pacer, but its radical engine design can't pass pollution regulations and consumers are disappointed with its mediocre gas mileage; two men jockey for the CEO suite. -
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The Last Independent Automaker
The Pacer
Sunday
May 25
30 Minutes
American Motors Corp. spends a fortune developing the Pacer, but its radical engine design can't pass pollution regulations and consumers are disappointed with its mediocre gas mileage; two men jockey for the CEO suite. -
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The Last Independent Automaker
The Pacer
Tuesday
May 27
30 Minutes
American Motors Corp. spends a fortune developing the Pacer, but its radical engine design can't pass pollution regulations and consumers are disappointed with its mediocre gas mileage; two men jockey for the CEO suite. -
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The Last Independent Automaker
The Alliance
Tuesday
Jun 3
30 Minutes
Gerry Meyers partners AMC with French automaker Renault to build a new fuel-efficient car, but a national recession and second oil crisis threaten to destroy the partnership before the car is ready.
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