9 episodes

Casey Kasem is best known as a radio icon and legendary voice behind America’s Top 40 who left an indelible mark on pop culture. But many don’t know the saga of Kasem’s oldest children and second wife. In 2014, Casey Kasem is dying, and about to leave behind an estate worth up to 100 million dollars. His family goes to war, with both sides accusing the other of going after his money and killing the man who changed American radio. But this battle is only the climax of a tragic and dramatic family feud that began decades before. Bitter Blood: Kasem V Kasem is an exclusive look at what really happened inside this famous family and what drove them to the brink, told through exclusive interviews and archival audio materials.

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Casey Kasem is best known as a radio icon and legendary voice behind America’s Top 40 who left an indelible mark on pop culture. But many don’t know the saga of Kasem’s oldest children and second wife. In 2014, Casey Kasem is dying, and about to leave behind an estate worth up to 100 million dollars. His family goes to war, with both sides accusing the other of going after his money and killing the man who changed American radio. But this battle is only the climax of a tragic and dramatic family feud that began decades before. Bitter Blood: Kasem V Kasem is an exclusive look at what really happened inside this famous family and what drove them to the brink, told through exclusive interviews and archival audio materials.

    Episode 1: Cover of Darkness

    Episode 1: Cover of Darkness

    In the middle of the night, an ailing Casey Kasem is taken from his hospital bed, against doctor’s orders, and vanishes.

    • 34 min
    Episode 2: Reaching for the Stars

    Episode 2: Reaching for the Stars

    Casey Kasem, a child of Lebanese immigrants, has a difficult childhood.

    • 36 min
    Episode 3: Jean

    Episode 3: Jean

    Casey Kasem and Jean Thompson fall in love at first sight.

    • 35 min
    Episode 4: Kerri

    Episode 4: Kerri

    As a child, Casey’s daughter Kerri has emotional struggles because of her parents’ divorce.

    • 40 min
    Episode 5: Silverdale

    Episode 5: Silverdale

    Kerri finally finds Casey in a bizarre and unexpected place.

    • 28 min
    Episode 6: An Unmarked Grave

    Episode 6: An Unmarked Grave

    When Casey passes away, Kerri barely has time to grieve before Jean vanishes again, this time with Casey’s decomposing body, leading Kerri on an international manhunt.

    • 22 min

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