SEASON 18 / EPISODE 335
The Mailbag: Secrets of Hollywood's Past
Audio or video. Your queue. Your place in the story.
IN THIS CONVERSATION
The story behind the story.
In this episode of the Hollywood Godfather, hosts Gianni and Jeanie dives into their favorite segment, the mailbag, where they answer listener questions about Frank Costello’s mob involvement, Gianni’s interactions with various Hollywood legends like Tony Curtis and Jack Benny, and anecdotes from Gianni’s personal experiences in the mob and entertainment industry.
Go deeper into the conversation.
Transcript source
The publisher supplies an automated transcript. It has not been editorially reviewed and may contain errors in names, dates or dialogue.
Open publisher transcript (text/vtt) ↗
NEW YORK · 1972
The GodfatherThe role that changed everything.
In Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather, Gianni played Carlo Rizzi, Connie Corleone’s husband. Released in 1972, the film became the defining credit of his acting career. The podcast returns to the production, the cast, and Gianni’s memories of stepping into a film that would become part of cinema history.
Career history: Gianni’s official biography ↗
EP. 367
The Mailbag - Legendary Lives & Stories
May 13, 2026 · Season 20
EP. 360
Mailbag: Memories and Mysteries
Mar 25, 2026 · Season 20
EP. 351
Mailbag: Boxing, Cars, and Legends
Jan 21, 2026 · Season 19
