American Inventor

American Inventor is a reality television series based on a competition to be named America's best inventor. It was conceived by UK entrepreneur Peter Jones, who appears on the British version of the somewhat similar programme Dragons' Den, a format originated in Japan where it is owned by Sony. It was produced by Jones alongside Simon Cowell and the producers of American Idol. It premiered on ABC on March 16, 2006. It was organized as a competit... More

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  • Mar 16, 2006

Air date of final episode:

  • Aug 1, 2007

Original episode running time:

  • 1 h

Number of seasons:

  • 2

Number of episodes:

  • 19

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Program creator

Peter Jones

Peter Jones, CBE (born 18 March 1966) is a British entrepreneur and businessman with interests in mobile phones, television, media, leisure, and property. He became a television celebrity through his appearances on the BBC Two show Dragons' Den and on his American television show American Inventor....

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  • 2006
  • 2007

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  • Yes
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