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FAST FOOD McMILLIONAIRE

Ray KrocRay Kroc

McDonald’s is the most recognized brand in the world. The man behind it all is not a smiley-faced clown named Ronald, but a sharply dressed salesman named Ray Kroc. He helped sell the world on the concept of fast food and at the same time, made himself a McMillionaire.

Find out what caused the enormous rift between Ray Kroc and the McDonald brothers!


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THE BARGAIN MILLIONAIRE

Sam WaltonSam Walton

Sam Walton was America’s bargain basement billionaire. His secret to success was deceptively simple…sell things cheaper, much cheaper. More than a decade after his death, his legacy lives on --- Walmart, his discount empire, is still the world’s largest retailer.

What was Sam Walton's first job in retail, paying him $75 month?


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SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE

Enzo FerrariEnzo Ferrari

From an ancient Roman city to the most dangerous race tracks in the world, Enzo Ferrari would make his name synonymous with the fastest cars on earth. He developed a car that had a voice, a presence, a color that said "Ferrari".  Ironically the cars were merely a means to finance his obsession -- racing and winning.

What made Enzo Ferrari vow revenge on the auto manufacturing giant, Fiat?


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TASTE OF SUCCESS

Ben & Jerry's

Two friends with a passion for food turned a little Vermont ice cream shop into one of the most famous names in the business.   Ben & Jerry’s is a company on a mission to mix social activism and business…and at the same time, turn a profit.


Where did the most famous duo in the ice cream business meet?


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DO IT YOURSELF SUCCESS

Home DepotHome Depot

When Home Depot’s founders were fired from Handy Dan in the late 1970’s, they put on their tool belts and went to work on a new concept.  After The Home Depot’s disappointing opening day when “nobody came,” the do-it-yourself center goes on to become the fastest growing retailer in U.S. history. 

On opening day, why did Home Depot have 1,700 empty paint cans on display?


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SULTAN OF SOFTWARE

Bill Gates

Bill Gates is best known as a business mogul, philanthropist and chairman of Microsoft.  Gates was a shy computer-obsessed teenager who built an empire by thinking way out of the box and ended up one of the richest men in the world.

What made Microsoft founder Bill Gates drop out of Harvard before his senior year?


Current DateTime: 03:57:19 26 Nov 2009
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A TASTE OF THE GOOD LIFE

Rachael Ray | Biography on CNBCRachael Ray

A small town girl dreamed of the bright lights in New York City and found a chance of a lifetime.  With Rachael Ray’s passion for food and exposure on television in a few years she became a well known chef, television personality and author.

How did Oprah help to jumpstart Rachel Ray's career?  


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SHOW TIMES

Ray Kroc
Thursday, November 26th  11a ET

Sam Walton
Thursday, November 26th  12p ET

Enzo Ferrari
Thursday, November 26th  1p ET
Saturday, November 28th  7p ET

Ben & Jerry's
Thursday, November 26th  2p ET

Home Depot
Thursday, November 26th  3p ET
Sunday, November 29th  8p ET

Bill Gates
Thursday, November 26th  4p ET
Tuesday, December 1st  10p ET
Friday, December 4th  10p | 1a ET

Rachael Ray
Thursday, November 26th 5:00p ET

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