In sync with the show's evocative look back, Martin Puris, the genius "Mad Man" behind the automotive company's tag line "The Ultimate Driving Machine, " introduced the program's opening ad, a superbly crafted vignette, complete with historical footage, that brings to life the story behind the car and how it came to stand for what it does in the minds of consumers.

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With the help of Vue brewers (which has a much higher price tag than K-cup brewers) and another espresso machine that Green Mountain plans to launch in late 2012 or early 2013, that figure could get a further boost.

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Unfortunately, the lofty price tag puts it in a class of its own, but it's still a solid machine for those looking to a learn a bit (or just give their kids a wholesome distraction).

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