American Dynasty — Season 2
Harley Davison, Johnson & Johnson, Anheuser Busch, Mars, and Carnegie. Through a dynamic combination of dramatic re-creations, expert commentary, and historical archive, American Dynasty : Season 2 pr
About this season
Harley Davison, Johnson & Johnson, Anheuser Busch, Mars, and Carnegie. Through a dynamic combination of dramatic re-creations, expert commentary, and historical archive, American Dynasty : Season 2 provides a front row seat to the dramatic, dynamic, real-life struggles of these elite families who helped define America's rise to prominence.
Episodes (10)
1. Hearst
Aired 19 November 2023 • 55 min
William Randolph Hearst builds on his father George's mining fortune by becoming the world's first multi-media mogul; exposing both himself, and future generations, to the darker side of wealth and fame.
2. Hilton
Aired 19 November 2023 • 55 min
Conrad Hilton gets rich building the world's first international hotel chain. But after his sons' rivalry almost destroys everything, his great-granddaughter emerges to redefine the family brand.
3. Heinz
Aired 19 November 2023 • 48 min
Henry Heinz builds an empire by revolutionizing food processing. His son Howard and Grandson Jack must navigate wars, economic depression and changing times to keep the family-led company on course.
4. Astor
Aired 19 November 2023 • 45 min
From the fur trade into the drug trade, John Jacob Astor builds America's first mega- fortune. One that ensuing generations of Astors will battle to control, helping to define the opulent Gilded Age.
5. Post
Aired 19 November 2023 • 55 min
Breakfast Cereal king CW Post's death makes his daughter the nation's richest woman. But rather than rest on his laurels, she seeks to expand on his legacy and redefine the role of women in America.
6. Harley-Davidson
Aired 22 July 2024 • 55 min
Bill Harley and Arthur Davidson work with family members to build an iconic brand. Their heirs lose control of the company but take back ownership and restore its reputation.
7. Carnegie
Aired 22 July 2024 • 55 min
Andrew Carnegie creates a steel-manufacturing behemoth and becomes the world's richest man. But his legacy as a philanthropist is marred by family tragedy and a violent clash with organized labor.
8. Mars
Aired 23 July 2024 • 49 min
Forrest Mars reunites with his estranged father to transform a candy company. Later, Forrest takes over from family members to build one of the largest privately held corporations in the world.
9. Johnson & Johnson
Aired 5 August 2024 • 51 min
Robert Wood Johnson starts a medical supplies company that his son grows into the world's largest healthcare products corporation. But family rivalries and lawsuits threaten its reputation.
10. Busch
Aired 12 August 2024 • 56 min
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.