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Candy Men: The Story of Switzer's Licorice

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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.

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Candy Men: The Story of Switzer's Licorice

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How the Murphy and Switzer families met, married, and made candies in St. Louis.

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