My name is Gianni Russo, aka Carlo, the infamous son-in-law from the godfather.

I'm now known as the Hollywood Godfather, and this is my story.

Before all of the wins in my portfolio, I was a little boy diagnosed with polio.

Experimenting with cures, I tried everyone. tried everyone felt everything in my right but my left was

numb walking with a limp like will i ever run once again or is this it am i for ever done living in the

hospital was never fun some people were cool, but not everyone.

Welcome, everybody. It's time for another Hollywood Godfather podcast. I have my favorite female co-host, Jeannie Raymond, and we have our new Hollywood kid. I love that. I can't believe

the Hollywood Kid meets the Hollywood God.

We couldn't arrange this if we wanted to. Please, Mike DeSasio.

All right, guys. We got a great guest on the show, Gianni and Jeannie. We've got a great guest.

His name is Jim Prozer. So on November 10th, 1940, the famous Copa Cabana nightclub opened its doors. At the helm of

the iconic Copacabana was the king of nightclubs in top press agents, Monty Prozer. His silent

partner in this club was the powerful gangster Frank Costello. Patrons from all over the world visited the popular night club

with a gorgeous Copa showgirls,

and the biggest names in showbiz would entertain thirsty audiences

with song and dance numbers that would make most performers on Broadway envy.

Eventually, Monty was muscled out of the Copacabana, but giving jobs promoting

and managing shows in Las Vegas during the 1950s by Frank Costello. His son, Jim Prozer, has written

a magnificent book about this famous nightclub and his famous dad called Mr. Copacabana,

which can be found on Amazon as well as bookstores.

Sit back, pour yourself a martini as we take a walk down memory lane.

Please welcome author, Mr. Jim Proza.

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