Carl Switzer's Murder
Did a $50 debt cost Carl Switzer’s life?
4.7 (15)
58 mins
Explore how Carl Switzer’s post‑Hollywood struggles led to financial strain and tension with a friend over a lost dog and reimbursement. Discover the heated argument over money that resulted in a deadly shooting.
Ep 1:
A Cowlick, a Bullet, a Legacy
The night Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer died mirrors his TV self singing on-screen. From a farm in Illinois to Hollywood stardom, we trace how a cowlick conquered America.
Ep 2:
The Boy Who Broke Everything
Behind Alfalfa's charm lurked a genuinely disturbing set of pranks and rivalries, as feuding stage-fathers and stolen residuals set the stage for a bitter adult life.
Discussions (1)
Eugene
Level 3 · 4 mo agoYeah the lack of residuals for child actors is incredibly depressing. Studios made millions off syndication & he died fighting over fifty bucks
