American Greed

“American Greed,” also known as “American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels, And Suckers” and “American Greed: Scams, Schemes, And Broken Dreams,” is a weekly documentary series on CNBC that delves into true crime stories. Narrated by Stacy Keach Jr. and produced by Kurtis Productions, the show explores some of the most significant corporate and white-collar crimes in recent American history, such as those involving WorldCom, HealthSouth, and Tyco International. It also highlights common financial crimes impacting everyday people.

The series covers a range of topics, including the notorious Mustang Ranch in Nevada and the dramatic rise and fall of prominent business figures like boy band mogul Lou Pearlman and Mark Dreier. Special episodes have examined Bernie Madoff’s life in prison and the financial operations of organized crime groups. In its fourth season, the show featured high-profile cases involving individuals like Raffaello Follieri, Marcus Schrenker, and Sholam Weiss.