IS "A BRONX TALE" A TRUE STORY??? Part 2 

I would love to see you in a sit down with Joe Pesci.

"Remember, the saddest thing in life is wasted talent." True words spoken.

Say what you will about De Niro, but he deserves a lot of credit for being able to recognize the talents of Chazz and trusting him to play Sonny. He was true to his word.

I’m glad Chazz believed in himself. I can’t see anyone playing Sonny other than Chazz. Such a great story. He was so right about people knowing him after making the movie.

Damn Michael what a fricken treat this show was having Chaz on. Interviewing skills are 2nd to none.

The scene where C is talking about Mickey Mantle and Sonny tells him no one cares literally changed my life. I never idolized anyone and it gave me a wonderful perspective as an adult in life and business. This movie is a treasure. So many wonderful lessons

Michael, your sit downs are unlike any other interviews. An absolute pleasure to watch. Please keep doing what you're doing. I love all of these videos. You're much more than just that former mob guy that got my interest originally. You are just a great online personality now and the mob thing is just an element that adds to the interest.

Michael Franzese and Chazz Palminteri are classics! If men like these ruled the world, what a wonderful world it would be! Happy Birthday Michael! 🎂🎉

Joe Rogan & Michael Franzese is my dream podcast interview!

One of your best. I didn't know that was his story. He played the shit out of that role. "Now you's can't leave"!

"the government's the toughest mob in the world" - pure truth

I love hearing stories about people who bet on themselves, against the odds, and win. So uplifting

This is part 2. I like Chazz's portrayal in the movie...."Now yous can't leave." I'm from South Philly ...I undertand and always enjoy the dialogue from these movies.

2 legends. One place, one sit down, imagine that!!!!!

Having your own Broadway show when you're from NY has to be one of the most proud and exciting things ever. I'm not a Broadway fan but I respect and understand the history and culture behind it.

Very inspiring hearing Chazz speak about holding fast to his ideas about making A Bronx Tale. Thank God he did. Perfect movie in every way.

A Bronx take probably the hardest negotiation in film history.

I’m just Blown away .... with the details on how it all Came from fruition. Chaz Palminteri was literally struggling...... bouncing at a Club ... gets fired ......on the Verge of packing it in .... takes a look at his Card with his fathers Words “ The Saddest thing in Life is wasted Talent” has an epiphany abs starts writing ✍️ his own role and Life story in a script..... borrowed some money and makes it happen ..... Wow....

Brilliant interview Michael, greetings from Dublin 🇮🇪🇮🇪

Chazz was in an amazing film years ago called “Mulholland Falls” with Nick Nolte, Chris Penn, Michael Madsen, John Malkovich, Melanie Griffith, and Jennifer Connolly. Nobody knows about it but it was a real star cast and a great film!

I have always loved A Bronx Tale, but hearing the story of how it was made, from the lips of Chazz Palminteri himself, makes me love it even more.

Hopefully there is a sit down with Ray Liotta, Tony Sirico, Robert Duvall, James Caan and Steven Van Zandt down the pipeline.

"A Bronx Tale" is my 3rd favorite mob movie. "GoodFellas" and "Casino" are my 1 and 2.

Damn...That 20 minutes went fast Michael! Will be waiting for the rest of this. Love Chazz's work.

That was incredible. Good he played that role ❣️

Great freaking story of how he made it!!!

Storytelling is truly an art can't wait for the next episode! 20 minutes never went by so fast. Thank you Mr Franzese and Mr Palminteri for making this happen.

I need more with Chazz. He’s too good. I could listen to him talk all day about practically anything.

i appreciate putting english subtitles. We in Indonesia a country of 270 million will be waiting for your amazing story, michael..

An incredible interview between two legends, greetings from Dublin Ireland Michael!

What an ending!! You’re in a room with Robert De Niro and then you end it with a shakedown!! Extraordinary I might say.!

Absolutely incredible the rags to riches stories of Chaz! If you got the talent. It’s all about effort, timing and believing in yourself. That is something I wish I could do constantly just believe in myself.

Thank You!!!! I love so much that movie. I grew to love all the actors in it and I cannot even explain why it moved me so deeply when I watched it. It stiil does many years later. I didn't know the story behind it and I feel in awe after watching this conversation. I'm a Colombian who still lives in her country, I haven't had any contact with italians and I was very young when I saw the movie. I don't know why but it became one of my favorite ones. Beautiful story. Thank you, Michael.

He would have been good in Donnie brasco. When is the Armand Assante sit down happening?

Micheal Thank You Again ,Part"2" Blew Me Away ! What an Incredible & Inspiring story of the Making of "A Bronx Tale" Hard work,believing in Yourself and your Vision, never quitting! I knew some of the story but hearing all the details right out Chazz's mouth I couldn't get enough ! Micheal your face ,your smile the whole time was priceless like a little kid on Christmas Morning ! When Chazz told us about the New Caddy being delivered to him ,$200 to his name sign that paper right You'll have $1Million, he Says "No" ,I LOVE IT , NO ONE ELSE COULD HAVE PLAYED SONNY ,NO ONE . Believing in yourself, your vision turning down a Million Bucks !As a salesman myself once I learned and mastered what we call "The Takeaway " things changed, be confident enough to walk away ! At a certain point I say to someone "Ok well obviously this isn't for you, but I do appreciate your time" or "I dont think your the right person for this and that's ok" I could go on & on, but not what the prospect expects from what they consider to be a Comm Hungry Salesperson ! I can't begin to tell you how many of these people call back and do the deal ! In Chazz's case he was brave enough to walk away, one door closed and God opened another in the form of Robert DeNiro ! Please Micheal when is Part"3" I can't wait !

Fascinating! So glad Chazz had so much confidence in himself and stuck to his guns! You are both classy men! Thank you!

I love Chazz he represents the neighborhood I grew up in 187st the Bronx! Great actor and person in real life!

Inspiring story! Reminds of Stallone who wrote and played Rocky too.

Say what u want but Chazz Palminteri is KING🙌🏻

Imagine if the next sit down is with Joe Pesci

Seeing him live on Broadway doin a Bronx tale one man.. you'll get to experience just how genius that show really was...,and I'm glad I caught it,great experience ever🥂 chazz

Imagine Al and bobby robert de niro and al pacino come on would blow up your channel

I could listen to these two gentlemen all day.

HOLY SHIT! I thought part I was amazing this just moved the dial even further right. Your on fire Mr. F. By the way best part about this sit down is you let Chaz tell the story and his train of thought isn’t interrupted. Your by a mile the best show on RU-vid none of the others can come close. Keep it up.

I saw Chazz’s one man show when he came to Chicago years ago and while watching I forgot it was a one man show. He did an excellent job! Love “A Bronx Tale”

That’s an awesome story. I love hearing success stories like this. I agree, legendary

I watched the movie again last night. That is at least 30 times. It is a masterpiece, it is as powerful as a Greek tragedy or Shakespeare. Plot, acting, character development, cinematography in choice of films, lenses and focus, all of it. This film cannot be made better than it is. It is so "real" Italian. Not a fault or flaw in it. Thank you. Thank you for believing in yourself. It is a great lesson. Thank you.

I was looking forward to this sit down. The new intro is also great!

Gotta love Chazz Palminteri in 'Running Scared'. "Have a Mai Tai on me". Priceless!!!

“When Wiseguys talk about me- even in private- they don’t say my name. They just point at, or touch their chin” - Gianni Russo

Man, you gotta love it when the underdog stands his ground, head high, no integrity lost, fighting for what he believes in against giants "Hollywood" and succeeds. I applaud you Chazz!!!!! Great come up story

This was much more than a great sit down ! Chazz had me cheering the struggles he overcame !!!! Can’t wait for more👍

That was a great fucking story on how Chazz went from down and out, but never giving up on his dream until it became a reality. Perseverance is what it's all about.

BEST INTERVIEW YET. I MEAN SIT DOWN. 👍🏻

Happy birthday Mr franzese Thanks for all you do. Best channel!!!!!

I was so pleased to see part 2 come up in my notifications. These sit downs are excellent, Michael. I love the way that it’s a conversation and we get to hear these stories, such a privilege. All the best to you from Scotland.

Oh world & that's how it should be !!! A man's word of honor & a handshake.

Outstanding! Michael’s You Tube Channel is exploding due to quality content that is interesting and entertaining. Keep up the excellent work. If I have a bad day at work and watch this You Tube Channel my day becomes a great day . Thank You.

thank you for sharing this with us...it's so awesome to see this..Chazz Palmentari was always a classy guy who carried himself with such elegance..very polite and kind. He used to work in the Limelight back in the day...We called him "The smooth Operator"....Love him

MICHAEL,WHAT A GREAT INTERVIEW. I’M WAITING FOR PART 3.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎

Personally one of my favourite roles he played is in pool hall junkies across from walken. One of the most underrated movies

Patiently waiting for him to talk about Lilo... was nice hearing about how he came up with the movie though

2 months ago whilst saying my prayers I asked the big man up stairs to take me as id given up all hope 10 mins later in bed I watched your video on when you were in solitary and the guard gave you the good book. It was an old video but it was first on my RU-vid recommendations That was sign I believe I drew strength from your story Life is tough and walking away is hard I'm not winning but I'm certainly trying harder and each day is a blessing.

For one of your mob movie Monday could you do 'Uncut Gems'? I'm curious how accurate it is

I always liked Chazz Palminteri's work. It's so great to discover how passionate and down to earth he is. I get the feeling that if any one of us happened to be sitting next to him on a long flight, he'd be as gracious and engaging as he is here. He likely would have you telling him your story more than keeping the focus on himself. Thanks again, Mr Michael.

I hope in part 3 you’ll bring up the fractured relationship with him and Lilo.

What makes this channel great is that you don't talk over your guests. Michael is an amazing interviewer. You respect your guests and audience enough to not speak over them. He gives us a chance to experience just who they are and what they're all about. Michael has anyone approached you about having your own talk show ? I believe it would be amazing. Happy Birthday Big Guy 👍

We need a sit down with al Pacino, Robert dinero, and joe Pesci !

This was an amazing story and listening to Chaz describe how much fortitude and belief in himself is inspiring . To have courage of your convictions is something I truly admire. “A Bronx Tale “ is a fabulous movie done right.

NEW INTRO IS 🔥

You are both special people. God bless you all.

Just finished part 1 and jumping into part 2 now, first part was great and sure this one will be too Did you bring up Lillo to him ?

Mike, LOVE the new open! Looks terrific! Always Love your content and God Bless my friend and Happy Birthday! J

New intro is sick 🔥🔥

Congratulations on your birthday, Michael you are a true gentleman and a godsend. Also what a amazing sit-down with Chazz Palminteri, such a beautiful and inspiring story. Thank you for being you!

Mr Franzese. Is it true that you’re late dear father, Sonny was the inspiration for the bar scene in The Bronx Tale. Watching that documentary by Newsday on your family you as well as your brother John did. I heard them mention that was the case.

Whats amazing about the Grace of God is that no matter where you come from or what you have done God amazing love overpasses it and can make us His child! Keep doing what your doing Michael and may the Lord continue to use you as a light in this dark world! Your Brother in Christ in Pasadena CA

He needs to talk to Michael Madsen, Sonny Black himself. Talk about a character...........Please Michael Franzese, sit down with Michael Madsen. He’s such a smart guy and he’s been around a while. He’s seen the dark side. He’s lived it. He wasn’t a wise guy but he’s been around.

"Go to your dressing room Deniro is waiting for you" ....love it...

Sick intro!

Hollywood is a strange and highly unusual place, where a dream can be crushed or skyrocket one to unbelievable hight's. It's great to hear a wonderful success story. Thanks again.

So the executives giving Chazz 1 million thought "Now yous can't leave". They where wrong...XD

I would like to see you in a sitdown with Joe Pesci he is a Legend

Loved this whole conversation. Chazz seems like a truly incredible person. One of my FAVORITE characters he played was Mr. Zidere in A Night at the Roxbury, I quote him all the time. 😂

Chazz, apologize to Sammy for me. He's eating his chicken wings like I asked him to make me a sandwich.

Best mic drop When you have something and someone doesn’t think you know what you have It’s just too fucken good

I was born just five days after Chazz. I think we're twins, but the doctor was VERY slow!

Chaz is the man. Brilliant! Great sit down. Thanks for sharing this Michael.

Deniro seems like a stand up guy, I've heard things

This is so good it's gold. Netflix needs to give you 50 million to do this on streaming.

Loved him as Skinny Razor in Irishman. Wish there more more films about him. Really need a Scarfo film! Love, from Atlantic City!

I love stories of how persistence pays off.... great fan of Bronx Tale...great story.

My brother and I saw this movie when we were 20. One of my favorite movies EVER. Thanks for inviting him to a "sitdown", Michael, I DIG Chazz Palminteri even MORE now. Salud.

This was magnificent, Michael. Chazz himself should have his own podcast too. He speaks so brilliantly and I could picture his conversations with so many people being something people would love to see. 👍🏼

I had no idea how charismatic chazz was, thank your for these sir-downs mr. franzese

Wow. Just wow. Thank you Mr. Franzese and God bless!

Powerful story towards the end...with him and DeNiro

I live in Youngstown, I met Ed O'neill at the Golden Dawn restaurant on the north side. He's a great guy and very courteous. He grew up near Wick Park, I lived near where he lived.

Wow , I thoroughly enjoyed part 2 of your Sit Down with Chazz and how The Bronx Tale came to be! Thanks!