The Tense Silence of a Real Life Hostage Crisis The upcoming MGM+ series "American Hostage" brings to life a 1977 hostage crisis that captivated the nation for 63 hours.
While the show takes creative liberties, its core is rooted in a remarkable true story.
In February 1977, Tony Kiritsis abducted mortgage broker Richard "Dick" Hall and demanded that local radio news director Fred Heckman allow him to air his grievances live on the air.