Baedeker to have three of his four sons − Hans, Ernst and Dietrich − beside him in the firm, as editors and writers. Karl Baedeker III, the fourth son, entered academia and rose to become a professor of physics at the University of Jena. He was killed in action at the Battle of Liège in August 1914. It was his son Karl Friedrich who revived Verlag Karl Baedeker after the Second World War. During his reign, which lasted over 50 years, Fritz produced 73 new "Baedekers", as they came to be known universally. The Baedeker travel guides became so popular that
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous all 4 are now owned by CBS Television Distribution. "Lifestyles" had two companion spinoff series, "Runaway with the Rich and Famous", also hosted by Leach. The series also aired in first-run syndication, from 1986 to 1994. There was also "Fame, Fortune and Romance" broadcast on ABC from 1986 to 1987. Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous is an American television series that aired in syndication from 1984 to 1995. The show featured the extravagant lifestyles of wealthy entertainers, athletes and business moguls. It was hosted by Robin Leach for the majority of its run.