"Empires of New York” follows titans of the 80’s who shared a singular trait: the insatiable need to win at all costs. Drawing on exclusive interviews, these titans broke rules and flaunted their wealth. And oddly, at times America came to love them for it.
1980-83: chaos spells opportunity
1983-85: nothing in their way
1985-86: image is everything
1986-87: secrets & lies
1987-90: party's over
Legacy of the '80s: greed is still good
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