A big hype with nothing revealed; ALMOST 30 YEARS LATER, TO THE DAY!

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The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults was a two-hour live American television special that was broadcast one-time only in syndication on April 21, 1986.

Hosted by Geraldo Rivera, the special centered on the opening of a secret vault once owned by noted gangster Al Capone. The program is now perhaps best known for the vault being ultimately empty except for debris.

Geraldo had been fired from ABC after criticizing the network for canceling a report on an alleged relationship between John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe.

He then hosted the special The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults which was broadcast live on April 21, 1986.

The two-hour special was greatly hyped as potentially revealing great riches or bodies on live television. This included the presence of a medical examiner should bodies be found and agents from the Internal Revenue Service to collect any of Capone's money that might be discovered.

When the vault was finally opened, the only things found inside were dirt and several empty bottles.

After the show, Rivera was quoted as saying "Seems like we struck out".

Geraldo said that he went across the street and got "Tequila drunk" after that, then back to the hotel and put the do not disturb sign on the door.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mystery_of_Al_Capone's_Vaults
 
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