Rogues Gallery — Season 1, Episode 8: Mickey Cohen: Hoodlum with a Hear

Episode synopsis

Raised in Boyle Heights, Mickey Cohen rose to power by navigating corrupt police in 1940s Los Angeles. His influence began with bookies and slot machines, fronted by legitimate businesses. Cohen mingled with stars like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. He faced harassment upon release and was ultimately sent back to prison after the McClellan hearings.

About Rogues Gallery

Fascinating biographies featuring the lives and personalities of some of the most notorious mobsters: Al Capone, Bugsy Siegel, John Dillinger, Sam Giancana, Bonnie and Clyde, Dutch Schultz, Meyer Lansky, 'Lucky' Luciano, and Mickey Cohen.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Al Capone: Scarface
• E2Ben 'Bugsy' Siegel: The Father of Las Vegas
• E3John Dillinger: Public Enemy #1
• E4Bonnie & Clyde: Lovers on the Run
• E5Charles 'Lucky' Luciano: Organizer of Organized Crime
• E9Dutch Schultz: The Mob Outsider
• E6Sam Giancana: Boss of Bosses
• E7Meyer Lansky: Mogul of the Mob
• E10The American Mob