In this episode, Alyssa is joined by Hugh Yeman to discuss "The Mystery of Al Capone's Vault" an event that catapulted Geraldo into a new direction and impacted the media market to this day.

Show Notes:

AV Club: When Geraldo Rivera opened Al Capone’s vault, he turned nothing into ratings

Mental Flow: Oral History: When Geraldo Rivera Opened Al Capone's Vault

Washington Post: GERALDO'S MAKEOVER

The Video

Chicago Tribune: Vintage Chicago Tribune: Watch and revisit ‘The Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults’ hosted by Geraldo Rivera

AV Club: Read This: 30 years ago, Geraldo Rivera opened Al Capone’s sadly empty vault

The Vintage News: 30 million people watched as Al Capone’s secret treasure vault was opened…and it was empty

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