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How the States Got Their Shapes

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The United States is like a giant jigsaw puzzle, with each state having a uniquely shaped border to fit into its neighboring states. Americans are familiar with each state's shape, but how did those shapes come about? That's what this series, hosted by former "Daily Show" correspondent Brian Unger, explains. Unger crisscrosses the country talking to local experts and everyday people in search of the stories behind the boundaries. Religion, transportation and Mother Nature are just a few of the factors that have caused the states' borders to evolve over time, some of which may be continuing to evolve.
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How the States Got Their Shapes

Seasons

Season 1 May 2011 Details Season 2 Sep 2012 Details

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Brian Unger

Host

Sean Gallagher

Executive Producer

Abby Greensfelder

Executive Producer

Ann Carroll

Executive Producer

David McKillop

Executive Producer

Paul Cabana

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Synopsis The United States is like a giant jigsaw puzzle, with each state having a uniquely shaped border to fit into its neighboring states. Americans are familiar with each state's shape, but how did those shapes come about? That's what this series, hosted by former "Daily Show" correspondent Brian Unger, explains. Unger crisscrosses the country talking to local experts and everyday people in search of the stories behind the boundaries. Religion, transportation and Mother Nature are just a few of the factors that have caused the states' borders to evolve over time, some of which may be continuing to evolve.
Executive Producer
Sean Gallagher, Abby Greensfelder, Ann Carroll, David McKillop, Paul Cabana
Network
History
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
History, Special Interest, Mystery & Thriller, War
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 3, 2011