Monthly Archives: October 2024

Join Us as We Follow Gianni Russo Celebrating Italian Heritage Month: Honored with The Caruso Tribute Award, Marching in the WABC Columbus Day Parade and Appearing at The Hollywood Show in Burbank CA!

Gianni Russo Tells Why Grace Kelly Was Omitted From His Memoir.
In this podcast episode, Gianni Russo opens up about his cherished friendship with Hollywood icon and Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly. Russo shares intimate stories, beginning with how they first met. Gianni tells about her royal marriage to Prince Rainier, and attending the Red Cross Ball with Frank Sinatra and the tragic circumstances surrounding her death. He also explains why, despite the connection they shared, he chose to omit her from his memoir, The Hollywood Godfather, out of profound respect for her legacy. This episode offers a personal and heartfelt look at a legendary friendship between two prominent figures of their time.

In this captivating podcast interview, Sal Manna, co-author of *The Tailor* the book that spawned the docuseries *The Tailor of Sin City*, explores the extraordinary life of AJ Pratt, a tailor whose client list spanned celebrities, mobsters, and political elites. Known for dressing icons like Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, and Wayne Newton, AJ’s influence went far beyond the world of fashion. Sal shares how AJ’s talents caught the attention of notorious figures like Pablo Escobar, who eventually recruited him to help smuggle drugs from Colombia. Through over 40 cassette tape recordings, Manna was able to piece together AJ Pratt’s incredible journey—from the glamorous stages of Las Vegas to the dangerous underworld of international drug trade. In this interview, Sal provides listeners with a rare glimpse into how he unearthed the untold stories of AJ Pratt’s life and how he balanced these compelling yet perilous aspects of his career in both fashion and crime.
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In this episode, Gianni tells about his first experience obtaining an attorney. We explore the role of attorney-client privileges, and how lawyers such as Sidney Korshak navigated delicate conversations in sensitive cases.

In this mailbag episode, we dive into listener questions about everything from a marriage to showbiz legends. Mentions of Juliet Prowse, Engelbert Humperdinck, Tom Jones, Jerry Lewis, Jam and as always the ever-enigmatic Marilyn Monroe. Gianni shares exciting updates on the intriguing new books coming your way. Tune in for a lively and eclectic conversation!