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The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America

Unveils fascinating background tales behind America's alcohol, gambling, sex, and tobacco industries and profiles the audacious businessmen who amassed significant wealth through tapping into people's desires.

The HISTORY(R) Channel to debut its new series "The Booze, Bets, and Sex That Built America" on Sunday, June 12 at 8PM ET/PT. This three-part nonfiction series expands the network's popular "That Built" franchise, unveiling the surprising origins of American alcohol, gambling, sex, and tobacco industries and the notorious entrepreneurs who amassed some of history's largest fortunes through consumer cravings. Each episode features thrilling historical facts, gripping drama, expert interviews, and compelling characters operating on both sides of law. It's a little dangerous, a little taboo, and very fun!

Episodes:

Episode 1 Secrets & Sins

1. Secrets & Sins

Aired: Jun 12, 2022

In the next episode, the pioneers of American whiskey, beer, cigarettes, and ...

Episode 2 Empires Lost

2. Empires Lost

Aired: Jun 19, 2022

The next episode delves into the struggles of a global tobacco mogul facing f...

Episode 3 Sin Cities

3. Sin Cities

Aired: Jun 26, 2022

The next episode delves into the dramatic struggles of tycoons, industry gian...

The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America Videos

The Booze, Bets And Sex That Built America | Three-Part Series Premieres June 12 at 8/7c | HISTORY

The Booze, Bets And Sex That Built America | Three-Part Series Premieres June 12 at 8/7c | HISTORY

Info about The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: History

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary