See a town transformed by the oil industry -- some were transported to wealth, while others were ruined. Don't miss their stories premiere Saturday, January 29 at 10 pm.
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Planet Green Promos: Boomtown: Oil Boom or Bust?
See a town transformed by the oil industry -- some were transported to wealth, while others were ruined. Don't miss their stories premiere Saturday, January 29 at 10 pm.
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