This week’s installment of “American Greed” marks the 100th episode of the CNBC documentary series on frauds, hustlers and other white-collar criminals, created and produced by Chicago-based Kurtis Productions.
Airing at 9 p.m. Thursday, the profile of Barry Minkow, who began a carpet-cleaning business as a teenager and amassed a fortune as a con man, hits a milestone for “American Greed” and the company founded by Chicago television news icon Bill Kurtis. Continue reading