From revealing intimate details about famous celebrities to exploring the complexities of film-making, these best new docs are as informative as they are entertaining.
Full Service tells the story of Scotty Bowers, a dashing ex-Marine who plied his trade in Hollywood’s post-war sexual underground. He slept with scores of stars and engineered sexy liaisons for them, often in the hope of boosting their careers.
Michael Jackson’s Los Angeles Mansion
As one of the most iconic and influential pop music stars of all time, Michael Jackson’s name continues to ring throughout the opulent properties he once called home. But despite his wealth (his estate earned $75 million in 2017), the King of Pop remained reclusive and private in his later years.
His Los Angeles mansion is a prime example of the opulence the late star cultivated for himself. The home—built in the 1950s—is adorned with ornate furniture MJ once favored, gold pianos, and portraits of the singer.
It was here that the King of Pop began rehearsals for his 50-concert comeback show, This Is It. The home also became the backdrop of the documentary film about Jackson’s life, Leaving Neverland, which featured two men who claimed the King of Pop sexually abused them when they were children.
A Million-Dollar Horse
A million-dollar horse is one with exceptional bloodlines, superior training, and a strong track record in high-level competitions. But horses can also be worth a fortune in prize money and breeding fees.
This documentary by Matt Tyrnauer follows the riveting experiences of Scotty Bowers, a World War II veteran who ran an underground escort service for celebrities during an era when homosexuality was considered taboo. His tales of depraved sex acts with rock stars and Hollywood icons are both lurid and compelling.
Other fascinating episodes include a desert estate called the “Thigh Master Mansion,” a millionaire who claims there’s money in horse sex, and a New York City home built just for cars. Plus, a tour of a high-priced mansion that includes a premium parking spot for a Ferrari. And more. A must-see for any true movie fan!
The Most Expensive Watch Money Can Buy
In this book, author Scotty Bowers reveals the carnal peccadillos of Old Hollywood stars. From detailed flow charts of who slept with whom to Venn diagrams of the daisy chains between the studio system’s most prominent players, Bowers’s revelations are both eye-opening and shocking—especially in this age of celebrity nude selfies.
After a long bidding war, the Paul Newman Daytona watch ended up selling for $18 million. The timepiece is adorned with more than 110 carats of rare pink, blue, green, and yellow diamonds. Its unique skeleton design also showcases the inner workings of the watch. In all, the 260-carat masterpiece is one of the most expensive watches in the world. It’s also the most valuable Rolex Ref. 2499 to ever be sold at auction. It is truly a collector’s item. The seller claims the timepiece is in pristine condition and has never been worn.
A Super-Rich Way to Go Shopping
As far as shopping habits go, wealthy people prioritize quality over quantity and focus on unique items that are often a status symbol. In addition to upscale boutiques, luxury department stores, and exclusive online retailers, wealthy individuals also frequently purchase art from prestigious auction houses and galleries. Jill Scott’s career is something that can be considered a luxury with her talents.
The rich also invest in assets like private jets and yachts. They shop at companies like Gulfstream and Bombardier, as well as high-end yacht brands. Additionally, the rich often shop at luxury concierge services and membership clubs such as Quintessentially.
This week we visit a small island where the super rich spend $50,000,000 in classic cars, and meet the “Ferrari Whisperer,” who knows the histories (and tragedies) behind vintage Ferraris. Plus, a look inside a secret NYC watch club and a watch that’s worth more than some homes. We also tour a Hollywood Hills mega-mansion that potential buyers want to bulldoze.
A Desert Estate Called the “Thigh Master Mansion”
When dashing ex-Marine Scotty Bowers rolled into Hollywood in 1946, he instantly caught the attention of its stars and starlets. Working out of his gas station, Bowers became a legend for connecting actors with discreet sexual partners. He slept with thousands of Hollywood royalty, and arranged tricks for countless others. He even startled sexologist Dr Alfred Kinsey by taking him to orgies with his clients.
CNBC unlocks the mansion gates to reveal a world of enormous fortunes, unimaginable extravagance and a cast of #SuperRich characters with one thing in common: a voracious appetite for success and status. Climb inside a Lamborghini-obsessed millionaire’s desert estate; meet helicopter empress Lynn Tilton; and more. Plus, tour a Hollywood Hills mega-mansion that potential buyers want to bulldoze; and visit a Gold Coast mansion filled with a shocking collection.
A Millionaire Claims There’s Money in Horse Sex
From cheating spouses and sexy con men to jealous directors and kidnapped kids, the show’s investigators uncover scandal after lurid scandal. The series also delves into Tinsel Town’s dark history, including mobsters muscled in on the studios and McCarthy-era witch hunts.
One episode features a story about Scotty Bowers, who operated an underground escort service for celebrities during the era when homosexuality was kept under wraps. Through interviews and archival footage, the episode provides a glimpse into a world of clandestine romance and power dynamics that underscores the struggles of those who defied political suppression in Hollywood.
Billionaire Lynn Tilton
Hollywood’s era of excess was a breeding ground for scandal. For decades, Scotty Bowers was a celebrity “fixer” who orchestrated carnal pecadillos for stars and moguls alike. He waited to publish Full Service, his tell-all memoir, until all the celebrities were dead and could not sue him for libel.
The Bronx-born CEO of Patriarch Partners, a private equity firm, specializes in mid-size distressed manufacturing cast-offs. Her firm’s investments include Old Town Fuel & Fiber, which recycles pulp byproducts into the biofuel butonol. Patriarch also owns Stila Cosmetics, a company that makes a makeup case she devised and 180s, a Baltimore performance apparel maker.
On this episode, we visit a for-sale mansion that potential buyers want to bulldoze; see the most expensive watch money can buy; and go inside a super-rich way to shop. Plus, meet a billionaire who knows the value of hard work.
A Tour of a High-Priced Mansion
During the 1940s, Scotty Bowers was a gasoline station attendant on Hollywood Boulevard who became a legend for facilitating sexual favors and encounters for handsome gay movie stars and charming starlets. His best-selling memoir Full Service reveals a pre-Stonewall Hollywood that was far more randy than you might imagine. Guys, girls, and spouses — including the abdicated King of England Edward VIII — all found their way into his orbit.
This documentary explores Bowers’ legendary career. It also features the desert estate called “Thigh Master Mansion”; a millionaire who claims there’s money in horse sex; and a New York City home built just for cars. Other highlights include a premium parking spot for a Ferrari; and a super-rich way to go shopping.
A Tour of a Super-Rich Dog
It’s no secret that the super rich have lavish lifestyles — but what about their nonhuman best friends? This new four-part documentary from Aurelien Leturgie follows the bizarre story of Gunther, a dog that supposedly has a $400 million net worth.
The hound, whose real name is Gunther III, inherited a fortune from his late owner German countess Karlotta Liebenstein. Using her money, his handlers have maintained a jet-setting lifestyle for the pooch. This includes trips to Milan and the Bahamas, a personal chef who cooks gold-flake steaks, and both a legal and public relations team.
But as the Netflix documentary reveals, Gunther’s millions are not quite what they seem. It turns out that the Countess’s trust funds were actually owned by Mian, who used them to purchase Madonna’s beach house, launch a pop group with a single to bark along to, and experiment on humans to determine what causes depression.
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