Ruthless: Monopoly's Secret History
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Discover the fascinating and unexpected history behind America's favorite board game. Part detective story and part pop culture commentary, the film explores what makes this game - a celebration of unbridled capitalism - such an enduring favorite.

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 3503

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As television's longest-running, most-watched history series, American Experience brings to life the incredible characters and epic stories that helped form this nation.


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Tue, Mar 28 9:00 P.M. The Movement and the "Madman"     NHPBS
Wed, Mar 29 1:30 A.M. The Movement and the "Madman"     NHPBS
Thu, Mar 30 2:30 A.M. The Movement and the "Madman"     NHPBS
Sat, Apr 1 8:00 P.M. Freedom Riders     NH WORLD
Sun, Apr 2 12:00 A.M. Freedom Riders     NH WORLD
Tue, Apr 4 9:00 P.M. The Sun Queen     NHPBS
Wed, Apr 5 1:00 A.M. The Sun Queen     NHPBS
Wed, Apr 5 1:00 P.M. The Sun Queen     NH EXPLORE
Wed, Apr 5 2:00 P.M. The Movement and the "Madman"     NH EXPLORE
Sun, Apr 9 3:00 A.M. The Sun Queen     NHPBS
Sat, Apr 15 8:00 P.M. The Murder of Emmett Till     NH WORLD
Sat, Apr 15 9:00 P.M. Zoot Suit Riots     NH WORLD
Sun, Apr 16 12:00 A.M. The Murder of Emmett Till     NH WORLD
Sun, Apr 16 1:00 A.M. Zoot Suit Riots     NH WORLD
Tue, Apr 18 9:00 P.M. The Sun Queen     NH WORLD
Wed, Apr 19 2:00 A.M. The Sun Queen     NH WORLD

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