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Season 1 Episode 1

Try to decide why Americans are fascinated by celebrity gangster Al Capone.

Al Capone — the quintessential self-made American man, ruthless killer or both? Just his name sparks images of pin-stripe suits and bloody violence. To this day, Americans are fascinated by this celebrity gangster. The question is why?

AIR DATE 7/22/14

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    Al Capone — the quintessential self-made American man, ruthless killer or both? Just his name sparks images of pin-stripe suits and bloody violence. To this day, Americans are fascinated by this celebrity gangster. The question is why?

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      Friday, Sep 5 at 10pm TPT 2
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