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episode 2: Hilton vs Marriott | Bad Heir Day
It’s the late 1960s and succession is top of mind at both Hilton and Marriott.
Conrad Hilton’s almost 80 and about to hand his business over to his sons, Nicky and Barron. But their rivalry will push Hilton into making a damaging decision.
Meanwhile, Bill Marriott railroads his father, J.W., in order to load up on debt and catapult the Marriott Corporation into the hotel big-time.
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