John Y. Brown, The Most Interesting Man You’ve Never Heard Of
is a five-part documentary series on the Zelig-like journey through
American pop culture of one of the greatest business leaders of the 20th Century.

The Story

John Y Brown Jr. – Businessman, Professional basketball owner, Gambler, Celebrity Governor, Father – had it all.

He turned Kentucky Fried Chicken into the hottest fast-food franchise in the world, became a multimillionaire, married Miss America, and was elected the Governor of Kentucky. He owned three pro basketball teams winding up with the Boston Celtics, saved the Democratic Party, and started numerous chain restaurants, including Kenny Rogers Roasters. He owned a Yacht and Tennis Club in Miami with Warren Beatty, and one of his closest friends was Muhammad Ali.

He advised Donald Trump to run for president. While Governor, he lost $1.3 million in one night of gambling, and his best friend and business associate was arrested and convicted of drug trafficking in connection with an international arms for drugs conspiracy. He divorced three times, invested with Bernie Madoff, started and closed several businesses, ultimately lost his fortune, and in his final days, lived modestly in a patio home in Lexington, Kentucky.

He has no regrets.

 

John Y Brown Jr. – Businessman, Celebrity Governor, Professional basketball owner, Gambler, Father – had it all.

He turned Kentucky Fried Chicken into the hottest fast-food franchise in the world, became a multimillionaire, married Miss America, and was elected the Governor of Kentucky. He owned three pro basketball teams winding up with the Boston Celtics, saved the Democratic Party, and started numerous chain restaurants, including Kenny Rogers Roasters. He owned a Yacht and Tennis Club in Miami with Warren Beatty, and one of his closest friends was Muhammad Ali.

He advised Donald Trump to run for president. While Governor, he lost $1.3 million in one night of gambling, and his best friend and business associate was arrested and convicted of drug trafficking in connection with an international arms for drugs conspiracy. He divorced three times, invested with Bernie Madoff, started and closed several businesses, ultimately lost his fortune, and in his final days, lived modestly in a patio home in Lexington, Kentucky.

He has no regrets.

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