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The Story Behind Famous Nathan's Hot Dogs

No trip to Coney Island would be complete without a stop at Nathan's Famous in Brooklyn, but do you know the history behind those iconic hot dogs? Author, filmmaker, and grandson of its founder, Lloyd Handwerker talks about his recent film and subsequent book titled Famous Nathan that chronicles the story of how his grandfather, Nathan Handwerker, started the family business.

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