Thankful Reflections: Gratitude and Milestones

The Hollywood Godfather Podcast

GRI Entertainment

Society & Culture, Film Interviews, True Crime, Tv & Film

4.7 • 811 Ratings

🗓️ 26 November 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Gianni and Jeanie discuss their gratitude, particularly during tough times, and the importance of resilience. Gianni reflects on his successful year, marked by financial prosperity and impactful charitable work. They touch on the value of helping veterans and the significant changes due to COVID-19, including the challenges and rewards of returning to work. The conversation also highlights personal milestones, including Gianni's significant recognition events, such as the unveiling of Dorothy Kilgallen Way in New York. They both emphasize teaching gratitude and values to younger generations. The episode ends with Gianni sharing his excitement about upcoming book releases and movie projects, revealing his continued passion and drive at 83 years old. Finally, they discuss their Thanksgiving plans and traditions, focusing on the importance of family and community.

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0:00.0	Von Sinatra swing to Brando stage.
0:03.0	Maryland's grace to J.F.K's age.
0:08.0	It's Johnny Russo, Hollywood's own.
0:13.0	The Jeannie Raymond's secrets are shown.
0:17.0	Hollywood Godfather.
0:25.6	Welcome everybody.
0:26.6	It's time for another Hollywood Godfather podcast.
0:30.6	And I have to say one thing.
0:32.6	Well, let me bring Jeannie on first, our co-host.
0:36.6	Jeannie Raymond, my love, how are you? I'm fantastic, Gianni.
0:40.8	So happy to be breathing fresh air and spending time with you. And you're back to work, too.
0:47.7	That's good. Back to work. Speaking of what thankful things, because I'll tell you, that's nerve-wracking I've never not worked today in my life
0:57.4	I've never not been getting an income and I'll tell you that's a stressful feeling so I could never
1:04.5	imagine and you talk to a guy never really had a job right well it's it's nice to be back. It's, you know, we're bombarded,
1:14.5	trying to get caught up, taking care of our veterans and stuff. But, you know, that was one
1:19.7	thing that stressed me out is because I knew veterans were waiting for us to take care of them,
1:25.1	you know. And I already imagine how important your job is.
1:28.9	Yeah.
1:29.8	I, my hat's off to all the voc rehab counselors that are helping veterans get back to work
1:34.8	and doing something they love every day.
1:37.3	And I know people were just chomping at the bit.
1:40.3	You know, we went from, you know, we worked at home, then everyone had to come
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