Taken At Birth

About Taken At Birth

A riveting and heart-rendering TV series, "Taken At Birth," first aired in 2019 on TLC. The program unveils the darkest secrets of a small hospital in Albany, Georgia where from the 1950s through 1970s, untold numbers of infants were stolen from their birth mothers. This chilling chapter of American history is explored by investigator Jane Blasio, Chris Jacobs (a TV host), and Lisa Joyner (an actress).

Making / Production

The production team undertook painstaking research and investigation into the shocking case of Dr. Thomas J. Hicks, who, over a period of nearly three decades, illegally sold hundreds of babies from the backdoor of his clinic. The team unearths moving stories, going to great lengths to connect the stolen children with their biological families.

Actors

• Jane Blasio plays herself, doing a commendable job as the lead investigator, driven by a personal connection to uncover the truth.
• Chris Jacobs also plays himself as the TV host, masterfully navigating complex emotional landscapes to comfort and support the victims of these crimes.
• Lisa Joyner plays herself, an actress and adoptee who brings compassionate understanding to her interactions with the families affected by these shocking events.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Jane Blasio herself was one of the babies sold by Dr. Hicks and has been searching for her biological relatives for over 30 years.
• Over 200 babies are believed to have been stolen and sold by Dr. Hicks in the decades he was active.
• The show has been praised for its empathetic look at a horrifying part of recent American history.

Quotes

• "Truth is a tricky thing. It has the power to heal or to hurt. But it's always necessary." -Jane Blasio.
• "What Dr. Hicks did was wrong on so many levels, but I'm here to help bring some light into the lives that have long been in the dark" - Chris Jacobs.

Music, Soundtrack

• The series' intense and emotional moments are underscored by a haunting and unforgettable soundtrack, though the specific tracks and composers are not publicly listed.