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SAL The Voice” VALANTENETTI, has become one of the best modern day crooners on the scene. Best known for his flawless vocals, larger than life personality and a heart of gold.” Sal is throwback to the days when many popular crooners dominated the airwaves, and the American Songbook was king. He joins me this week to talk about his early days starting out delivering pizza in his Caddy, to his sudden rise to fame, Plus: being a finalist  on America’s Got Talent, his new album, Heidi Klum blooper and more! Sal “The Voice” Valintenetti joins me.  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!!!! https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A) LEAVE US A REVIEW!! Contact the show at hollywoodkid411@gmail.com salthevoiceny.com

In the early hours of March 18th, 1990, two men dressed as policemen buzzed the doorbell at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. Within seconds, the door was quickly opened by the night watchmen. When inside, the two men posing as police officers quickly tied up the two watchmen and brought them to a secluded area of the museum’s basement. They then went on to commit the largest art heist in the history of the world. Author STEPHEN KIRKJIAN has written detailed book about the infamous Gardner Museum Art Heist called: Master Thieves: The Boston Gangsters Who Pulled Off the World’s Greatest Art Heist.” On this episode, we will be taking take a deep dive in to what happened that night, and who may have been responsible for the most sensational unsolved art heist in history. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!!!! https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A) LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Contact the show at hollywoodkid411@gmail.com

LOUIS PRIMA JR is music royalty. His dad Louis Prima was known as the “King of Swing” with his high energetic shows and New Orleans Jazz style. Fans all over the world Jumped, Jived and Wailed to his music. His son Louie Prima Jr. has definitely followed in his dads footsteps, with his band Louie Prima Jr. and The Witnesses, they are a blend of high energy, fun, and most of all great music! His albums  Return to the Wild and Blow are a testament to his dads legacy of great Jazz music. LOUIS PRIMA JR. joins me to tell some great stories about his famous dad, as well as his own amazing career. Listen to Louis’ music at louisprimajr.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!!!! https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A) LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Contact the show at hollywoodkid411@gmail.com

My guest this on the podcast is JOE FARINA. Joe’s dad was late great character actor DENNIS FARINA, who appeared in many hilarious roles including Ray “Bones” Barboni in Get Shorty, to mob boss Jimmy Serrano in the cult classic Midnight Run to his role in the hit tv show Crime Story, and Lt Colonoal Anderson in Saving Private Ryan and many others. Joe joins me today to talk about his famous dad and his latest project, a documentary about the iconic Disc Jockey DICK BIONDI and his amazing radio career, which spanned over 6 decades, including the birth of American Rock & Roll and the evolution of Pop music!! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!! https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A) Contact our show at hollywoodkid411@gmail.com LEAVE US A REVIEW!!!! Like their Facebook Page to follow the Documentary! https://www.facebook.com/groups/biondifilm/?ref=share (https://www.facebook.com/groups/biondifilm/?ref=share) Check out their Website at DickBiondifilm.com

Actor and great storyteller, PETER ORANATI has had a career in Showbiz for more than 30 years. During that time he has starred in more than 120 movies and television shows like: Kate and Ally, Cival Wars, Murder One, NYPD Blue, NCIS, This Is Us, Cop Rock, Blue Bloods, American Dreams, 24, Everybody Hates Chris and SWAT to name a few. On the big screen he’s appeared in films like Postcards From The Edge, Camp Nowhere, Rocketman and Goodfellas. In this interview, Peter talks of his early days selling calculators...over the phone?, playing older roles, being on a hit show, almost losing his part in Goodfellas, driving through the Paramount gates for the first time, meeting Mel Brooks, AND the funniest story ever told on my show. Peter’s hilarious story about his Italian grandfather. This is probably my funniest episode of ALL TIME! Actor PETER ONORATI! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!! https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A) Visit Peter’s web site at PeterOnorati.com Contact the show at: hollywoodkid411@gmail.com

Her murder has often been referred to as the “Black Dahlia of the Disco Era.” In the early hours of February 12th, 1977, aspiring actress Christa Helm was murdered in West Hollywood in front of her friends house, brutally stabbed more than 20 times in the upper chest and facial area. Christa made no secret that she had a diary and audio sex tapes with some of the most powerful names in Hollywood would use them as blackmail if ever needed. On this episode we’ll take a deep dive into the murder of Christa Helm, a murder that still remains a mystery, 44 years after her death. My guest on this episode is Jamey DuVall. He is an expert on the Murder of Christa Helm and currently writing a book about her life and her tragic death. Jamey also hosts the popular podcast "Movie Geeks United!" a movie-themed podcast featuring insightful film discussion and interviews. He joins me on the podcast this week to discuss his efforts to re-open and solve the case of Actress CHRISTA HELM. During this episode, we discuss some of the Hollywood playboys she slept with, the crime scene and what led to the murder of Christa. Plus, which up and coming Sopranos actor was questioned by police and suddenly came down with amnesia. Also, we examine the murder scene and who may have been the person (s) responsible for her brutal murder. You can halp solve this case and keep up with the investigation by going to Jamey’s Facebook page that is dedicated to solving her murder at whokilledchristahelm/ VISIT JAMEY’S web site: whokilledchristahelm.com. If you have, or know anyone with any information on the Murder of Christa Helm, you can leave it at one of those pages or contact the LAPD Cold Case Division. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!!! https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A) LEAVE US A REVIEW!! Contact the show at hollywoodkid411@gmail.com

Deana Martin is considered Hollywood Royalty. Her dad Dean Martin, was commonly referred to as “the king is cool.” Deana joins me this week with great stories like: being at the Copa Room at the Sands at 10 years old, doing the twist in front of a very famous actress, Jerry Lewis Telethon, making pasta e fagioli, and her Facebook Live Concerts that air every Friday at 4pm EST. Plus, what her dad did that Sinatra, Sammy or even Elvis never did!! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!!! https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A) Visit Deana’s web site deanamartin.com Her YouTube link to listen to her LIVE SHOW EVERY FRIDAY AT 4pm EST! https://youtu.be/uTsVCZlcAuE Link to her book:https://www.amazon.com/Memories-Are-Made-This-Daughters/dp/1400098335 CONTACT THE SHOW AT EMAIL: hollywoodkid411@gmail.com LEAVE US A REVIEW!!!!

Between 1963-1968 my guest this week DONNA LOREN, was the one and only Dr. Pepper Girl, appearing on TV Shows like: American Bandstand, Batman, The Monkees, The Danny Thomas Hour and Dr. Kildare to name a few. She joins me to talk about her career, working in the Beach Party movie franchise movies, Cesar Romero, and being in Dallas the day JFK was assassinated. Nowadays, she hosts her own podcast called: Love’s A Secret Weapon, which can be heard on all major podcast platforms. LINK TO DONNA’S PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loves-a-secret-weapon-podcast/id1528902410 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loves-a-secret-weapon-podcast/id1528902410) This was a ZOOM INTERVIEW! Go SUBSCRIBE and watch the beautiful DONNA LOREN. STUNNING! Visit Donna’s web site at donnaloren.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!!! https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A) LEAVE US A REVIEW!!!! Write to us at: hollywoodkid411@gmail.com

Reel Talk with The Hollywood Kid Podcast. Christopher Korman is the son of comedy legend Harvey Korman, famous for his many years on the Carol Burnett Show, Mama’s Family and films like: History of The World Part 1, High Anxiety, Blazing Saddles to name a few. Chris talks about growing up with his famous dad, the famous dentist scene on the Carol Burnett show, which famous role his dad turned down, meeting Burt Lancaster. Plus, the very underrated film: The Longshot, and his new book: OMG! It’s Harvey Korman’s Son, which we highly recommend! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A) LEAVE US A REVIEW!!! Link for Chris’ book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/OMG-Its-Harvey-Kormans-Son/dp/1629336181

BOBBY RYDELL is a music icon. From his early days growing up in South Philadelphia, to the top of the Billboard charts, all the way to the bright lights of Hollywood. His recording career earned him 34 Top 100 hits, including Kissin Time, and Wild One to name a few, placing him in the Top 5 artists of his era. During his 6 decades in showbiz he has also appeared on television shows like The Red Skelton Show: The https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Thomas (Danny Thomas) Show, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Benny (Jack Benny), https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Bishop (Joey Bishop), and https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_George_Burns_Show (The George Burns Show).And he was also a regular on  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Milton_Berle_Show (The Milton Berle Show) as well as a starring role in the 1963 comedy classic Bye, Bye Birdie opposite the gorgeous Ann Margaret, some guys get all the luck. If all that’s not enough, Bobby has also written an amazing book about his life Called: Bobby Rydell: Teen Idol On The Rocks: A Tale of Second Chances, which has gotten hundreds of 5 star rating on Amazon. It’s my honor to have this American icon Mr. Bobby Rydell on the show! For guest inquiries. Email us at hollywoodkid411@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!! https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A)

LA Gangster MICKEY COHEN, became the undisputed mob boss of the City of Angels after the untimely death of mobster Benjamin “Bugsy” Seigel. On this episode, we’ll be taking a deep dive into the life of the fearless mobster, and some of the people who wanted him killed. Author BRAD LEWIS is one of the premier celebrity biographers in the business, and expert on MICKEY COHEN. He has written many fascinating books on celebrity including: My Father, Uncle Miltie, Great White Doctor, The Bloomingdale Code, Celebrity Gangster: The Incredible Life and Times if Mickey Cohen, Mickey Cohen: The Gangster Squad and the Mob: The True Story of Vice in Los Angeles 1937-1950,  Mickey Cohen: The Rat Pack Years: The Elder Statesman's Life and Times 1960-1976. As well as his latest book: Well, Nobody's Perfect: Four Fifties Comedies. Brad joins me to talk about LA’s most feared gangster: MICKEY COHEN. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!! https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A) Check out Brad’s book and web sites at: bradleylewis.com bradleylewis.org

This is a montage of classic Christmas movie scenes and quotes to warm your nostalgic heart. Merry Christmas to all from Reel Talk with The Hollywood Kid! Plus, my interview from 2014, with the king himself, LARRY KING!! Enjoy. LEAVE US A REVIEW!! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!! https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A)

Mike and Justin give you some of their top Christmas movie picks to help you enjoy the season! Their lists include some popular classics as well as some lesser known ones that fly under the radar! SUBSCRIBE to my new YouTube Channel!!! https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A) Contact The Hollywood Kid at: hollywoodkid411@gmail.com MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR WONDERFUL LISTENERS!!

Between 1966 and 1974 a serial killer known as The Zodiac Killer terrorized San Francisco, killing at least 5 young people and injuring others. This sadistic madman also taunted authorities with encrypted messages and phone calls. 50 plus years after his murderous rampage, the zodiac killer has never caught. On today’s show, we will be taking a deep dive into the infamous Zodiac Killer... Author MARK HEWITT, is the foremost expert on the Zodiac Murders, having written 3 books on these unthinkable murders. Book one: Hunted, The Zodiac Murders, His 2nd book: Profiled: The Zodiac Examined and his 3rd book: The Zodiac Revealed. He joins me to discuss the infamous Zodiac Killer, who terrorized San Francisco almost more than 50 years ago.  Show ideas, feedback and possible guests email us as at: hollywoodkid411@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A)

Author RICK LERTZMAN, is a NY Times best selling author who has written books like: Dr. Feelgood: The Shocking Story of the Doctor Who May Have Changed History by Treating and Drugging JFK, Marilyn, Elvis, and Other Prominent Figures, The Life and Times of Mickey Rooney, Beyond Columbo: The Life and Times of Peter Falk, and The Dr. Feelgood Casebook: Max Jacobson: Einstein Or Frankenstein? He joins the podcast to talk about his latest  book Deconstructing: The Rat Pack: Joey, The Mob and The Rat Pack, which entails the many behind the scenes stories from that amazing time! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A) Thanks to everyone for supporting our Podcast! Show ideas and guests, etc. Email us at: hollywoodkid411@gmail.com

During the 1980’s the 75th precinct in East New York, was considered to be one of the most dangerous precincts in the country.  Notorious Ex-NYPD Police Officer MIKE DOWD joins me to talk about his days patrolling the mean streets of East NY during the 1980’s. The Seven Five is an incredible documentary which details how Mike became a dirty cop who got involved in shaking down drug dealers, stealing drug money, working for a drug kingpin all while being a cop at the same time. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL to see this interview on Zoom!!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A)

As a youth, Actor HANK GARRETT grew up on the mean streets of Harlem, NY., roaming the streets as a hoodlum and constantly getting in trouble with the law. Eventually, Hank would go on to turn his life around and inspire many of today's wayward youths down the path towards a life of fulfillment. During Hank’s six decades in Showbiz, he has appeared in episodes of: Columbo, Kojak, BJ and The Bear, Paris, Three’s Company, and played Officer Ed Nicholson on the classic 1960’s sitcom, Car 54 Where are You? But, to many, he may best be known for playing the gritty role as the killer mailman alongside Robert Redford and Faye Dunaway in Sidney Pollack’s 1975 thriller: Three Days of The Condor. He’s back again on the show to talk about his new memoir called: From HARLEM HOODLUM TO HOLLYWOOD HEAVYWEIGHT. Actor/ Voice over artist/ and Martial Artist Hall of Famer: The great  HANK GARRETT joins me! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A)

Ellen McNeil is the founder of Spirits of New England and has been involved with paranormal television shows like: Paranormal Survivor, Haunted Case Files and Haunted Hospitals. She joins me to talk about her experiences with the paranormal and her experiences into the world that very few dare to enter... SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A)

On October 12, 1964, Accomplished painter, Mary Pinchot Meyer was murdered execution style while walking down a tow path in one of Washington’s most exclusive neighborhoods. The murder rocked the wealthy inner circles of Georgetown to its core. Many conspiracy theorists believe that she may have been murdered because of what she had found out about the assassination of JFK. This month marks the 56th anniversary of the murder Mary Pinchot Meyers. My guest Author PETER JANNEY, has written a fantastic book called: Mary’s Mosaic. The CIA Conspiracy to Murder John F. Kennedy, Mary Pinchot Meyer, and Their Vision for World Peace. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!! Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A)

REEL TALK with The Hollywood Kid Podcast. Actor/Entrepreneur, GIANNI RUSSO, Ret. NYPD Lt./Author, PATRICK PICCIARELLI and MEGAN HORAN, currently host one of the biggest podcasts in the country called: The Hollywood Godfather Podcast. They join me to talk about their book “Hollywood Godfather.” Gianni tells of his days with Frank Costello, Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, how he ended up in the last photo of Marilyn Monroe alive, Nancy Reagan, behind the scenes of The Godfather. Plus, they’ll be dropping BIG NEWS about who will be playing Gianni in the upcoming movie about his life, all this and a whole lot more! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel ! It’s FREE! This interview was done on ZOOM and can be viewed on our channel!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw4fcgG7ODeiEbR7HDUZl3A) Listen to The Hollywood Godfather Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hollywood-godfather-podcast/id1452958267 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hollywood-godfather-podcast/id1452958267) Visit their web site: www.hollywoodgodfatherpodcast.com