The episode's title refers to the power vacuum left by Capone's imprisonment. While the "Enforcer" (Bruce Gordon) attempts to seize control through immediate violence, he is challenged by the mob's brilliant bookkeeper, Jake "Greasy Thumb" Guzik (Nehemiah Persoff). Guzik argues for a "legitimate" front to avoid the tax evasion charges that brought down Capone, persuading the syndicate to leave the leader's chair empty for the time being. Key Story Beats
" The Empty Chair " is the official premiere of the television series , airing on October 15, 1959 . It serves as a narrative bridge following the two-part pilot, picking up immediately after Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years for tax evasion. Plot Overview The Empty ChairThe Untouchables : Season 1 Epis...
: Ness reaches out to Brandy LaFrance (Barbara Nichols), the widow of a mobster killed in the pilot, to help trap Guzik. The episode's title refers to the power vacuum
: Stars Robert Stack as Eliot Ness, with notable guest appearances by Nehemiah Persoff and Barbara Nichols. Key Story Beats " The Empty Chair "