
Exploring the evolving narrative of America through the stories of some of the nation's most famous families.
J. Paul Getty made billions of dollars in the oil industry, rising to become the "richest man in the world," but at the peak of his success, his grandson was kidnapped; the $17 million ransom was less than he was making daily -- but he might not pay.
Adolphus Busch saves a failing brewery; his grandson turns Budweiser into America's number one beer, but after a corporate takeover, a marketing ploy brings consumer backlash and plummeting sales.
Conrad Hilton gets rich building the world's first international hotel chain; after his sons' rivalry almost destroys everything, his great-granddaughter emerges to redefine the family brand.