William Randolph Hearst exercised incredible power and influence as one of the leading newspaper publishers of the early 20th century in the United States. Just how did he end up as a titan of the publishing world? And how do we still see and feel his influence in media today? Join guide Ryan as he kicks off a 3 part series exploring WR Hearst's role in the publishing world. | Hearst Castle

William Randolph Hearst — newspaper tycoon, Congressman, and unwilling inspiration for "Citizen Kane" — was born on April 29, 1863. | American Experience | PBS

1.2K reactions · 247 shares | A man with a larger-than-life personality, William Randolph Hearst filled his newspapers with drama and hyperbole and transformed the news we view today. CITIZEN HEARST premieres across two nights beginning Mon Sep 27 at 9/8c → pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/citizen-hearst | American Experience | PBS | Facebook