Casey Kasem and Jean Thompson fall in love at first sight. Their Hollywood romance leads to a spectacular, star studded wedding, to which Casey’s children aren’t invited. Jean gives birth to their daughter Liberty and the line between Casey’s “two families” is drawn. Things get worse as Jean’s career as a TV actress and Casey’s health begin to decline. People who worked for Jean and Casey talk for the first time about disturbing incidents they witnessed in the Kasem home.

Casey Kasem and Jean Thompson fall in love at first sight. Their Hollywood romance leads to a spectacular, star studded wedding, to which Casey’s children aren’t invited. Jean gives birth to their daughter Liberty and the line between Casey’s “two families” is drawn. Things get worse as Jean’s career as a TV actress and Casey’s health begin to decline. People who worked for Jean and Casey talk for the first time about disturbing incidents they witnessed in the Kasem home.

Episode 3: Jean

Casey Kasem is best known as a radio icon and legendary voice behind America’s Top 40 who left an indelible mark on pop culture. But many don’t know the saga of Kasem’s oldest children and second wife. In 2014, Casey Kasem is dying, and about to leave behind an estate worth up to 100 million dollars. His family goes to war, with both sides accusing the other of going after his money and killing the man who changed American radio. But this battle is only the climax of a tragic and dramatic family feud that began decades before. Bitter Blood: Kasem V Kasem is an exclusive look at what really happened inside this famous family and what drove them to the brink, told through exclusive interviews and archival audio materials.

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Casey Kasem is best known as a radio icon and legendary voice behind America’s Top 40 who left an indelible mark on pop culture. But many don’t know the saga of Kasem’s oldest children and second wife. In 2014, Casey Kasem is dying, and about to leave behind an estate worth up to 100 million dollars. His family goes to war, with both sides accusing the other of going after his money and killing the man who changed American radio. But this battle is only the climax of a tragic and dramatic family feud that began decades before. Bitter Blood: Kasem V Kasem is an exclusive look at what really happened inside this famous family and what drove them to the brink, told through exclusive interviews and archival audio materials.

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