Fake, fake, fake... riddled with historical inaccuracies

Much of the storyline was based on "The Last Testament of Lucky
Luciano" -- supposedly taken from the "diaries" of Lucky Luciano --
which has been proved to be nothing but fairy tales.

When it was first published, the FBI stated, "This book has no value to
the FBI or anybody for that matter" and "It is unlikely that a mob boss
would keep a diary, and if he did, whoever possessed it would not be
alive to write a book." The Chief of the US Narcotics Bureau in Rome
state, "Martin Gosch (author) is untrustworthy, a liar and an
opportunist." Yet Hollywood (and many "experts") still use this book as
a basis for research and entertainment.

****Just a few facts from episode one: -The characters featured in the
show did NOT use Tommy Guns. In fact, Tommy Guns were extremely rare in
NYC.

-Luciano DID NOT create the Five Families -- Salvatore Maranzano did.

-Luciano, Lansky and Siegel did not meet Frank Costello and Masseria
like shown in the episode.

-Luciano did not start working for Masseria like shown in the episode.

-Rocco Valenti was gunned down two days after the failed hit attempt on
Masseria -- not "weeks later." And the hit was an ambush by eight
gunman in front of John's Restaurant on 12th Street as Valenti showed
up with two bodyguards to a sit down called by Masseria. A seven year
old girl and a street sweeper were shot in the crossfire. Nothing like
in the series. Plus there is no proof that Luciano pulled the trigger
or was even present.

-Luciano, a Sicilian, can not pronounce the word "Consigliere"? (The
"G" is silent.) -Half of the "experts" interviewed could not even
pronounce "Luciano" correctly. (It's Lu-CHI-ano")

These are just a FEW of the many inaccurate things in the first 30 minutes alone of the first episode -- Don't expect it to get any better from here.



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