[1969 McDONALD'S HOT APPLE PIE Filmstrip]

Year Published: 1969

Creator: McDonalds

Format: Filmstripfilmstrip

Description: This McDonald’s training filmstrip introduces the hot apple pie as a customer-tested, uniquely “McDonaldized” dessert and then drills crew on flawless execution. It explains the product’s appeal (flaky crust, tart filling) and stresses strict cold-chain handling (store at 0°F or below; never thaw/refreeze). Step-by-step prep follows: stage portions in the station freezer; use a dedicated fryer at 360°F; lower the guard and fry exactly 6 minutes; drain 15–30 seconds; handle gently; cool 20 minutes before boxing with the caution flap visible; then hold in the rotating merchandiser (clean and fingerprint-free) for a total 90-minute window from vat removal, including cooling. The film frames pies as incremental (“additional,” not replacement) sales and ties every procedure back to McDonald’s core promise: give the customer what he wants, hot and consistent, every time. This channel is not monetized. If you like what you see here and would like to help me continue sharing cool stuff on my channel, please consider making a donation via Venmo @Pea-Hicks. This filmstrip came in one of those film/8-track tape combo cartridges. The machine I got it with wasn't advancing the film consistently, so I decided to just take a photo of each frame. I didn't spend any time trying to make this look good, I just wanted to slap it together. I kinda like the crusty/dusty look of it anyway.

Complete Record: This McDonald’s training filmstrip introduces the hot apple pie as a customer-tested, uniquely “McDonaldized” dessert and then drills crew on flawless execution. It explains the product’s appeal (flaky crust, tart filling) and stresses strict cold-chain handling (store at 0°F or below; never thaw/refreeze). Step-by-step prep follows: stage portions in the station freezer; use a dedicated fryer at 360°F; lower the guard and fry exactly 6 minutes; drain 15–30 seconds; handle gently; cool 20 minutes before boxing with the caution flap visible; then hold in the rotating merchandiser (clean and fingerprint-free) for a total 90-minute window from vat removal, including cooling. The film frames pies as incremental (“additional,” not replacement) sales and ties every procedure back to McDonald’s core promise: give the customer what he wants, hot and consistent, every time. This channel is not monetized. If you like what you see here and would like to help me continue sharing cool stuff on my channel, please consider making a donation via Venmo @Pea-Hicks. This filmstrip came in one of those film/8-track tape combo cartridges. The machine I got it with wasn't advancing the film consistently, so I decided to just take a photo of each frame. I didn't spend any time trying to make this look good, I just wanted to slap it together. I kinda like the crusty/dusty look of it anyway.