SEASON 18 / EPISODE 329
Engelbert Humperdinck: Still Going Strong
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IN THIS CONVERSATION
The story behind the story.
In this episode of the Hollywood Godfather podcast, hosts Gianni Russo and Jeannie
introduceS their guest, legendary singer Engelbert Humperdinck. The episode includes discussions about Humperdinck’s extraordinary career, his energetic and positive
Attitude at 89 years old, and his ongoing global concert tours. The hosts reminisce about their long-time friendship, shared moments at State Street, and Humperdinck’s
interactions with other iconic figures such as Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.
Humperdinck shares anecdotes from his life, including his rise to fame, his passion
for cars, and a touching story about his granddaughter.
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A reviewed transcript is not available for this release.
LAS VEGAS · THE RESTAURANT YEARS
State St.His own corner of Las Vegas.
Gianni’s Las Vegas story includes a place with his name on the menu: Gianni Russo’s State St. UNLV’s Special Collections preserves a menu from the 1980s, a tangible piece of that chapter. On the show, Gianni tells how he built the restaurant and recalls the late nights and personalities that passed through its doors.
From the archive: UNLV State St. menu ↗
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