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Remembering The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults with William Elliott Hazelgrove
William Elliott Hazelgrove, author of Capone's Vault: The Real Story of the Biggest Disaster in Television History, remembers The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults—the wildly hyped 1986 television special hosted by Geraldo Rivera. He explores how the idea for the broadcast first came together, the extensive preparation behind it, and the ultimately underwhelming, go-nowhere reveal that disappointed millions. Hazelgrove also examines the impact the event had on Rivera's career and, drawing on his own conversations with the journalist, shares Rivera's reflections years later. In addition, he delves…
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