The Reuben Sandwich

It's an undisputed fact that the Reuben sandwich was first put together in Nebraska. But what's the story? And who gets credit for its invention??

Nebraska Public Media producer Andy Hermann digs into the story.

Guests, in order of appearance:

• Sarah Baker Hansen, food writer, Flatwater Free Press;
• Mary Bernstein, youngest daughter, Bernard Schimmel;
• Connie Shapiro, middle daughter Bernard Schimmel (San Francisco, Calif.);
• Judy Weil, oldest daughter, Bernard Schimmel (San Francisco, Calif.);
• Ed Kully, great-great nephew, Reuben Kulakofsky (Seattle, Wash.);
• Jay Kulakofsky, great-great-great nephew, Reuben Kulakofsky;
• Janie Kulakofsky, great-great niece-in-law, Reuben Kulakofsky.

Music: "Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out)" by The Hombres.

Additional audio: "Quiz Show" (1994).