Nine PBS Specials

Candy Men: The Story of Switzer's Licorice

Season 2021 Episode 3 | 55m 54s | Video has closed captioning.

Patrick Murphy, former Nine PBS producer, tells the story of how the Murphy and Switzer families met, married, and made candies in St. Louis. The historical documentary celebrates St. Louis, resiliency, and the American Dream, and spans three generations, two World Wars, economic depressions, and labor unrest.

Aired: 06/09/21

Rating: NR

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