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mahatmakanejeeves

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 07:27 AM 10 hrs ago

On April 21, 1986, America watched as Geraldo Rivera opened the vault of Al Capone on live TV.

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40 Years ago today, Geraldo Rivera opened the vault of Al Capone on live TV. Who remembers all the build up to this?


6:36 AM · Apr 21, 2026

40 Years ago today, Geraldo Rivera opened the vault of Al Capone on live TV. Who remembers all the build up to this?

Rick Garrett (@ricksrambles.bsky.social) 2026-04-21T10:36:06.393Z
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On April 21, 1986, America watched as Geraldo Rivera opened the vault of Al Capone on live TV. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves 10 hrs ago OP
It was hyped six ways to Sunday EYESORE 9001 9 hrs ago #1

EYESORE 9001

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1. It was hyped six ways to Sunday
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 07:55 AM
9 hrs ago

in that cute little way that broadcast tv tried to make something ‘go viral’.

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