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.
As a child, Casey’s daughter Kerri has emotional struggles because of her parents’ divorce. She grows into a rebellious teenager, then eventually comes into her own as a successful radio and TV personality. When Casey’s illness becomes debilitating and Kerri learns about abuse inside the home, she knows she must fight for him. After Casey vanishes from his hospital bed late one night, Kerri, her siblings, and a team of private investigators try to track him down as he takes a harrowing, dangerous journey across several states.
