CHICAGO, IL, March 30, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Bestselling author William Elliott Hazelgrove will appear live on WGN Radio 720 AM's "The Bob Sirott Show" tomorrow morning, Monday, March 30 at 8:30 AM CT, to discuss his highly anticipated new book, Capone's Vault—a riveting look at one of the most infamous live television events in history.

Hazelgrove's Capone's Vault revisits the 1986 live broadcast hosted by Geraldo Rivera that captivated over 30 million viewers and forever changed the landscape of television. The book pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes gamble, behind-the-scenes drama, and the moment that helped usher in the era of reality TV.

"Capone's Vault isn't just about what was—or wasn't—found in the vault," said Hazelgrove. "It's about the night television changed forever, when anticipation became the story—and millions couldn't look away."

On WGN Radio, Hazelgrove will discuss:

The cultural impact of the original Capone's Vault broadcast
How the event pioneered modern reality television
New insights and untold stories from behind the scenes
His upcoming live anniversary vault reveal event in Chicago on April 21

Hazelgrove has quickly become a leading voice on pivotal moments in media history, with appearances on television, national radio, and major podcasts. His engaging storytelling and deep research bring fresh perspective to iconic events that shaped American culture.
Tune In Details:

Program: The Bob Sirott Show
Station: WGN Radio 720 AM (Chicago)
Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM CT

Listeners can tune in live on WGN Radio or stream the broadcast online at wgnradio.com.

William Hazelgrove is the National Bestselling author of ten novels and fourteen nonfiction titles. His books have received starred reviews in Publisher Weekly Kirkus, Booklist, Book of the Month Selections, ALA Editors Choice Awards Junior Library Guild Selections, Literary Guild Selections, History Book Club Selections, History Book Club Bestsellers, Distinguished Book Award. and optioned for the movies. He was the Ernest Hemingway Writer in Residence where he wrote in the attic of Ernest Hemingway's birthplace. He has written articles and reviews for USA Today, The Smithsonian Magazine, Daily Mail and other publications and has been featured on NPR All Things Considered. The New York Times, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, CSPAN, USA Today, World News Tonight have all covered his books with features. He has two forthcoming books, Capones Vault and Swept Away.

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