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Whatever Happened To Swanson's Frozen TV Dinners?
The Swanson company then seized this opportunity to launch the TV dinner. Swanson's original frozen TV dinner consisted of a compartmentalized metal tray, an entrée, and two sides -- all for just ...
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Why TV Dinners Fell Out Of Popularity
when the Swanson company invented the commercial TV dinner — out of necessity. Stuck with over 200 tons of unsold frozen ...
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Ready meals explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
The Swanson family say the idea first arose in ... with Americans consuming an annual average of 72 frozen meals each year, according to statistics released by the American Frozen Food Institute.