Make it Legitimate

Mob presence in the political and business infrastructures of cities like New York and Chicago gave the Mafia the power base needed to run illicit activities, such as gambling and bootlegging. A phenomenon of the modern era of Mafia business is its infiltration into legitimate commerce, as a cover for illegal activities. The episode looks at some of these practices and government measures to stop them. Joey Cantalupe opens this episode by basically stating that one of the keys to the success of the mafia empire is its ability to make profit from legitimate business alongside its illegal rackets. A typical example that is explored in this episode is loan sharking, one of the earliest mafia activities.

Guest Stars (10)

Joseph Cantalupo as Self - FBI Informant

Remo Franceschini as Self - NYPD Lieutenant

John Donohue as Self - Undercover Detective

John Vitale as Self - Gambler, Loan Shark Victim

Bud Conheim as Self - New York Garment Manufacturer

Clem Pizzi as Self - Garbage Company Owner

Jerry Donnellan as Self - Theater Manager

Paddy Carr as Self - Drug Squad, Newark (NJ) PD

Frederick T. Martens as Self - Police Lieutenant, New Jersey

Herb Stern as Self - Rackets Prosecutor