The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America

Season 1 Episode 1: Secrets & Sins

Jun 12, 2022 NR 46m 8

Jack Daniel pioneers American whiskey; Adolphus Busch creates an iconic beer; Buck Duke innovates the modern cigarette; Julius Schmid skirts the law selling his new condoms - all while the temperance movement rises to battle against them.

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Secrets & Sins

1. Secrets & Sins

Aired: Jun 12, 2022

Jack Daniel pioneers American whiskey; Adolphus Busch creates an iconic beer;...

Episode 2 Empires Lost

2. Empires Lost

Aired: Jun 19, 2022

One of the richest men in the world may lose his tobacco empire; alcohol tita...

Episode 3 Sin Cities

Aired: Jun 26, 2022

One of the richest men in the world may lose his tobacco empire; alcohol tita...

Main Cast

James M. Reilly August Busch

Bart Elliott Julius Schmid

Adam Harper Adolphus Busch

Appearances

Delbert Hunt

Creators

Natasha Kermani Director

Brian Burstein

Brian Burstein Writer

Info about The Booze, Bets and Sex That Built America

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: History

Production Country: United States

Genres: Documentary