Wiseguy (1987)

S2E6 7th Avenue Freeze Out

Garment maker Eli Sternberg finds himself in a tough spot when he can't secure a loan to save his struggling business, prompting him to seek financial help from mobster Ricky Pinzolo. Concerned about Eli’s ties to the mob, David approaches the OCB for assistance. After meeting with David, Vinnie hesitantly decides to take on the case, despite Eli's objections to having a criminal involved. Pinzolo insists that Vinnie keep him informed at all times. Vinnie gains Eli's confidence by successfully getting a delayed shipment released from customs.