Episode #222 - What's True About Al Capone? (Part I)

February 26, 2025·1 hr 14 min·5 clips

Geraldo insisted on firing live rounds from a Tommy gun during the Al Capone vault special, risking safety for drama.

This episode explores the myths and truths surrounding Al Capone, starting with the infamous 1986 TV special 'The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults' hosted by Geraldo Rivera, which became a televised fiasco. It then delves into Capone's life, examining his rise in organized crime during Prohibition, the competing public images of him as a villain and philanthropist, and various historical inaccuracies in his story.

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