EVERY SUNDAY Biography

Meet the trailblazers, trendsetters, and architects of change. It’s the remarkable story of real people who made a real impact, from small towns to around the globe.

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August 30, 2026

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Neiman Marcus: Last of the Merchant Kings

Story of a brother and sister--Carrie Neiman and Herbert Marcus--who overcame great odds to establish one of the greatest quality merchandise stores in the world.

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J. Pierpont Morgan

Story of the 19th-century power broker who once controlled 70 percent of all the steel and 60 percent of all stocks in America.                        

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J.W. Marriott

Born into a family of faith and poverty, early in life J. Willard Marriott shouldered a man's responsibilities. Learn the story of the lanky Utahan who inched his way into corporate America as his 9-stool rootbeer stand grew into a billion-dollar hotel and restaurant chain. His sons and friend Reverend Billy Graham offer insight.

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R.H. Macy

Saga of the Nantucket merchant who overcame early failures to help create the modern department store and launch the national retail chain that bears his name.

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Calvin Klein: A Stylish Obsession

Calvin Klein was born on November 19, 1942, in Bronx, New York. He studied fashion in New York City and apprenticed for a suit manufacturer. In 1968, he opened his own company. He was initially recognized for suits and coats, but his sportswear line became popular as well.

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The Du Ponts: America's Wealthiest Family

Portrait of the fabulously wealthy family that built an empire in chemicals. Looks at why most family members have shunned publicity.                  

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Faberge: Imperial Jeweler

Story of Russia's Peter Carl Faberge, who created the fabled jeweled eggs that are worth millions today. Traces his life from the time he worked for the czars to his escape to Switzerland after the Russian Revolution.

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Andrew Carnegie: Prince of Steel

The life and career of the great 19th-century industrialist and philanthropist. The son of a poor Scottish immigrant, Carnegie built an empire in steel manufacturing before being bought out by US Steel.

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