Godfather of Harlem "Bumpy Johnson" | Mob Movie Monday With Michael Franzese

👉👉Check out the store: store.michaelfranzese.com/ In today's Mob Movie Monday, Michael Franzese sit-downs and reviews one of the most requested series, Godfather of Harlem.
The Godfather of Harlem tells the "true story" about infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the 1960s returned from ten years of prison to find his neighborhood destroyed. With streets controlled by Italian mobs and a Genovese family vying for control over New York City's African-American community as well, Malcolm X caught up with some political success during this time period but also watched social upheaval threatening what has gone before him at all costs while battling other forces trying tear apart those bonds holding it together.
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[@meekeeboy]

Forest Whitaker is such a talent!

[@vanmoody]

First thing I remember seeing him on is, "Good Morning Vietnam".

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[@jerryneil8558]

@@vanmoody watch the movie Downtown very good

[@bahamasc]

No love for Vantage Point?

[@DeliMayne22]

Giancarlo Esposito is an all time great in my book. He's been ridiculously underrated throughout his career!

[@acepastrana8088]

Gus 👌🏼

[@bornfromforeign]

@@acepastrana8088 Esteban from fresh also

[@mookeychase0907]

Absolutely is, I love that guy on the screen especially as Gus Fring also in The Get Down Buggin Out in Do The Right Thing he's one of my favorite actors

[@teambattlersgaming7249]

I’m currently finishing breaking bad and him as Gus fring is just brilliant

[@925_antioch_ca_rap]

Los Pollos Hermanos

[@deathcheater9303]

Don’t forget about the movie called “Hoodlum” portraying Bumpy Johnson.

[@nobleman_81]

One of my all time favorite movies for sure 👍🏽

[@o0R3stless0o]

🔥🔥🙌

[@EdwardRicketts1]

Yup, many people don't know Larry Fishburne played him back in the 90's, I have the VHS tape somewhere, great film.

[@Eatm3]

Classssic

[@MrTee12]

@@EdwardRicketts1 That Smack was epic!

[@Tomatohater64]

Forest Whitaker is one of the best actors I've ever seen. His portrayal of Charlie Parker - perhaps the best sax player who ever walked this planet - was fabulous.

[@donskeezy4042]

I agree

[@WaltPDABADGUY]

I agree I didn't even know who bird was before that movie but his performance was awesome

[@Tomatohater64]

@@WaltPDABADGUY Bird was beyond phenomenal with his alto sax ability; but sadly, as much as he loved playing music, be loved heroin a lot more.

[@joshuaabell444]

I really loved him in the shield series

[@megabugginout]

You gotta see the Key and Peele episode. Baby Forrest. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Bumpy_Trejuan]

I don’t think Bumpy Johnson got the credit he deserves. No other black man could do deals with the Italian mob . And he was a stand up man who didn’t even fear whites in that time period . He fed families also . Far as the series yes it’s a great review you did . Thanks Mike 🙌🏾

[@ianwilson4483]

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[@patriceesela5000]

Not true, I think there was a fella in Chicago who dud business with Al Capone if I'm not mistaken

[@premiereleague420entertainment]

They all mix with blacks when it came to money.. and from my knowledge of Harlem.. bumpy was responsible or key in gettin rid of the Dutch Man... He is Harlem Legend.

[@ghostmalone8967]

Who would fear “whites?”🤦‍♂️ People who didn’t want to fight? That’s it. Madame St. Claire wasn’t scared of no pigskins... Big Up Bumpy Johnson Though💯

[@YoungShadTv]

All through out the 20th century the mob was doing business with black people...Frank matthews was doing business with them too

[@michaelbatts7149]

Michael, you and Chazz should do projects and collabs together. Chazz's wisdom and intelligence and life advice is what we need these days. You two are too classy. We need this.

[@matthewennen9311]

I 100 percent agree bronxtale is true great life movie and book

[@JohnnyCaruthers]

The European Union is a failing project. What was initially designed to be a trading bloc has slowly mutated into a political union. Very shady stuff among the globalists

[@rctrue]

@Michael Jurek Sandy Blue Eyes is a legend, just dont step on his grass!

[@WalkingTourUK]

I agree with Mr. Batts !!!

[@alexanderdevine3501]

That is the most creative thing i heared someome say in along time! They should do work together with a hint of Scorsese!💯

[@MrSecondchancebro]

Agreed the Guy playing Malcom X is phenomenal.

[@GoogleUser-wy2vv]

I enjoyed the series. Well done and smartly executed. I was particularly impressed that the writers managed to stay authentic in their portrayal of differing people. No gimmicky minstrel show! Black women were portrayed with a real nod for truth telling. These were Harlem women.

[@wewantwraiths7713]

Michaels knowledge of these movies and TV series is unmatched!!! Appreciate you Boss!! 💯💯

[@nastybastardatlive]

The guy JUST finished watching it now to make a video. He even took notes! MAN, do you know how to polish an apple.

[@dannysweeney8765]

@@nastybastardatlive 💯😂😂

[@ianwilson4483]

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[@MajinBuusni]

The guy just babbled 15 minutes about how he absolutely loved every actor and denied all of mob involvement. Delusional take if you found it at all insightful.

[@decapitateallcops3214]

Are you trying to give him a suck suck? Or have you never met anyone other than your mom?

[@ahmedkamal2081]

Amazing review Michael. I'm gonna enjoy the episodes more after hearing this from you.

[@rebelpumpfitness4904]

I was listening carefully and I am glad that he had mentioned that it was 'HIS opinion' that the Dutchman, won the war as he lost BIG TIME' that night !!!Whether his death was a down the road set up or not bumpy lived longer and he knew the game that he was in.! FACTS!!!!

[@BST-lm4po]

Dutch Schultz wasn't Dutch. He was born Arthur Simon Flegenheimer,. He was Jewish. But Hollywood would never expose the dark side of their kinfolks, ...so they threw the Italians under the bus.

[@ianwilson4483]

@@BST-lm4po Some say that it was actually Bumpy Johnson who killed Dutch Shultz and not Lucky Luciano.

[@johngossett7642]

@@ianwilson4483 I heard that Luciano wanted him dead and gave Johnson the ok I have no idea if that's true or not and I don't remember where I heard it but it seems extremely possible.

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[@fizzlewiggle]

I know I'm late but I just finished Godfather of Harlem. I really enjoyed how you explained the history of the different people involved in this show. I appreciate your insight and commentary. Thank you sir. 🙏🏾

[@RFJersey]

He knows nothing about the history.

[@shanejohann8627]

Another great one right off the bat! Thanks Michael! We all love you Mr. Franzese!!

[@JoeKnowsWorst]

Nigel Thatch absolutely was one of the best parts of this show, he played Malcolm X in a movie called Selma also!

[@inez6930]

sucks he's not coming back for season 3

[@chloehansom4402]

NI..GEL. NOT NIG..EL AS MICHEAL SAID LOL 😆 😂 X

[@JoeKnowsWorst]

@@inez6930 yeah I just noticed today when I watched the first episode, that sucks, he was fantastic in the show!

[@cceproductions8435]

Neither are coming back 😂

[@roderickstockdale1678]

@@cceproductions8435season ended same week you wrote this remark😂

[@samvojtech1153]

Definitely a must watch! Thanks, Mr. Franzese!

[@mikeymike7725]

Thank you Michael, loved show! As always. I really enjoyed the truth and fiction that you explain from the experience you lived at that time. I also too enjoy the mobster writers and the great actor's that play them.

[@80ztrip7]

The one tv show that I think gets unnoticed is the 1980's tv series "Wiseguy" with Ken Wahl it was one of my favorite shows when I was growing up.

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I Loved 💘 💘 💘 Wiseguy. Ken Wahl was Phenomenal

[@chistability5405]

Aww You Took It BACK With Wiseguy! That Was My Shshh. My Grandmother Even Watched It.

[@danielmastrangelo3778]

That series was brilliant. Kevin spacey was super weird in the 3rd or 4th season

[@davidelliott1594]

I had a criminology class several years ago, and studied organized crime, had text books on it, etc. and there was some information on Bumpy Johnson and from that base, I studied more independently about him. So, at the time, Harlem was informally divided between Black, Latino and Italian sections. The war between Bumpy Johnson and Dutch Schultz over the numbers was very bloody with more the 40 people killed and/or kidnapped throughout the course of it. Bumpy Johnson didn't actually "lose" because prior to the war being completely over, Dutch Shultz was killed on orders of Lucky Luciano over an unrelated matter. Johnson and Luciano then struck a deal, where the Harlem bookmakers would retain their independence as long as they agreed to pass along a cut of their profits. Bumpy Johnson and Lucky Luciano would meet regularly to play chess, sometimes at Luciano's favorite spot in front of the YMCA on 135th Street. (That's probably where they got the whole him and Costello playing chess together for the show). Bumpy Johnson did have some connections to Frank Costello through Luciano, but not what was portrayed in the show. In that alliance with Lucky Luciano, Johnson ruled over the black Harlem underworld for years. To make a long story short, he got arrested and spent several years in jail, and when he came out in 1963, things were very different, and he died about 5 years later in 1968 of a heart attack. It is a fact that Malcolm X and Bumpy Johnson did know each other and were friends. Malcolm X in fact declined protection from Bumpy Johnson's men not long before his assassination, because of what Malcolm was representing, he couldn't really be seen fraternizing with criminals, so he declined that protection from Bumpy, even knowing his life was in danger. All of it was pretty fascinating once I got into it.

[@KarlPostMalone]

Also understand the difference between Afro-Latino and African-American...Bumpy Johnson made it a point to recruit Afro-Latinos from Brooklyn, The Bronx and Washington Heights, to aide in distribution of duce in predominantly Latino neighborhoods while at the same time catering to African-American neighborhoods. It was his two for one. He employed both ethnicities because it helped him expand. Sorry but as an Afro-Latino, I like to interject when people automatically cluster in ALL black people as the same and negate our ethnic and country of origin.

[@chipsthedog1]

Something I read years ago about Bumpy Johnson that really interested me it was by another inmate of Alcatraz who claimed that Bumpy who was released shortly before the escape had arranged for a boat to pick up the men from the raft which would of made the escape much more likely to succeed. Sadly according to this man there was a dispute on the boat which ended with one of the escapers being shot. In the movie Escape from Alcatraz there's a scene where Clint climbs the steps and talks to a character based on Bumpy

[@davidelliott1594]

@@KarlPostMalone I don't think at any point in my statement did I "cluster all black people together." Honestly, I am not sure where in my statement you derived that perspective from. I am well aware of the cultural differences of Afro-Americans and Afro-Latinos, especially as an African American who outside of the United States, has lived in three different Latin American countries and speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese. That being said, I appreciate your comments and fact checking, because what you stated is a historic fact about Bumpy Johnson. To add to that, I would also mention that one of Bumpy's trusted lieutenants in the show is portrayed by actor Elvis Nolasco, who is of Dominican descent.

[@dashconsigliere686]

The movie Hoodlum actually goes through this. Great information!!

[@kobiecamp1134]

You speak of the relationship between Charlie Luciano, and Bumpy Johnson, but you didn't mention why their relationship was formed, and or why there was mutual respect. It's because Charlie, and Bumpy did time together in prison. In which some inmate tried to kill, or stab Luciano, but Johnson intervened. He saved Charlie's life, or at least he lessened the damage, or the outcome. So Charlie more or less felt compelled to work with Bumpy.

[@josephtalmadge3108]

Michael you can narrate anything you got the perfect voice/accent your well spoken your knowledge is incredible such a pleasure to listen to you keep up the great work

[@charleshammer2928]

Gian Carlo's father was a carpenter from Napoli Italy who emigrated to Copenhagen Denmark where he met, fell in love with and married an African American night club singer from Alabama. They moved to the USA when Gian Carlo was a child. What a great actor.

[@JoeKnowsWorst]

Really glad you reviewed this show, this is a fantastic series regardless of the accuracy and would highly recommend it to anyone here!

[@jgbullen]

I had been looking foreward to this. It is a great series and can't wait for part 3.

[@markmoore4895]

Been listening to your interviews since the Jim Rome Show back in 2008...always informative...keep up the good work

[@bigharp0949]

Have to say I was thoroughly impressed by Nigel Thatch’s impression of Malcolm X. Brilliantly done.

[@michellegenovese1913]

My hubby and I watch this. It's an awesome series!!

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

Is your husband related to Vito Genovese in any way? Or is Genovese just a common Italian surname? Or neither lol

[@michellegenovese1913]

@@GoGetYourShinebox yes Vito is his great uncle.

[@michellegenovese1913]

Well Vito was his great uncle I should say. May God rest his soul. He was a great man with a huge heart. Like many other mobsters he was unfairly misunderstood in my opinion. Nothing but love and respect from me.

[@JimmyCrackCorn_]

​@@michellegenovese1913Your great uncle was a criminal. A murderer and common thief. It's funny how you white folks can Criminalize other communities and always talk about the scumbags of your community always having"Big hearts" & being "misunderstood", yet that sympathy for criminals never extend to the inner city youth. You people are funny man!!

[@wilsonfisk4741]

You know that it wasn't really chin that organizes business with bumpy and them it was actually Vito who barley knew johnson aswell for the most part chin never really even knew bumpy like that Hollywood propaganda make italian americans look like angry bigots medigan wrote this script

[@aneurysmfun]

Are you looking forward to "The many saints of Newark"? I've been looking forward to that for the last year and a half plus!

[@DveMcGuire]

Chazz Palminteri said he was offered the role of Tony, but turned it down.

[@bazjr86]

I've seen some poor reviews. Will still watch.

[@ninjanizzle]

@@DveMcGuire In the original tv series, or this prequel film?

[@johnblaze6516]

@@ninjanizzle original series.

[@Tusc9969]

@@DveMcGuire Probably after Ray Liotta turned it down since he was the one they originally wanted for Tony Soprano.

[@sukottoshinobe7360]

Mob movie Mondays are always awesome. It is interesting to see films being made nowadays on these real figures. It is proof that overtime known people become legends and this is how hundreds of years down the line they become mythical. In modern times it is film. Always tuning in Michael thanks again for the great content as usual. Love and upmost respect

[@denetrapearsall2844]

@MichaelFranzese I am thankful for your passion & knowledge of the truth

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Yes! No matter how my day been, your video notifications make my day!

[@frankblack1014]

Great content Michael I'll have to check out the series. Glad u reviewed it for us that haven't watched it 👍

[@Badger5280]

So glad season 4 is coming. What a great show. The attention to detail is unreal!

[@SQTierHog]

Thank you Mr Franzese. You share that even though things aren't factual in this series, it's still great stuff for entertainment purposes.

[@georgecardiff1946]

Brilliant video Michael, really enjoyed it and what a fantastic cast in Godfather of Harlem, definitely worth watching.

[@brcage]

This channel is like the best find of 2021... You're doing an excellent job Michael, thank you!

[@southie3177]

Godfather of Harlem is historical fiction and it’s a great show. Love it

[@vernonleewarren280]

I love Mob Movie Monday's. Thanks Mike. Praise God for you and your testimony 🙏

[@yrsued]

Another great Sit-down Michael!! Shows like these is why I love this channel and being part of your crew.

[@coolbjay5518]

I like the channel as well, the show is a great watch can’t wait for the 3 season I’m also enjoying the comments 🤣 but only very little about the show Godfather of Harlem was fiction though I’ve heard stories from my family in Harlem about Bumpy Johnson and Frank Lucas that were similar Bumpy didn’t take no mess from anyone it was said he was very well respected but a lot of the information is in Bumpy Johnson’s wife book, but not much of the show was fiction it’s about as much as any other true story they give the truth of it but of course a bit of dramatization . I watched the true story on Starz called BMF that’s done by the rapper 50 cent And I know he went to the prison and talk with the actual person name Big meech about his life so I know we’re getting the goods from that 50 cent actually even gave Big Meech son a movie roll playing his father as Meech it’s a good watch it’s called BMF it stands for Black Mafia family. You can probably find some documentaries on KZbin about them

[@richardmorrow6251]

Again, amazing review. Michael, I could watch and listen to you all day, but I have to go to work. God bless you.

[@jonsweeney2689]

Just started watching the godfather of harlem it's brilliant.

[@Targan316]

Mike, I'd watch you narrate anything. Such good content from a really good guy. Thank you as always.

[@justinsilva1991]

Very excited, thanks Michael!

[@jamesjablonski3167]

Love the program. Thanks for the info you provide

[@epicon6]

I loved the first two seasons. Well written and amazing actors. I watched both seasons within 2 days

[@migrantson]

Love how your production value continues to move forward brotha! Be blessed!

[@deanjohn433]

@@michaelfranzese I’d love to hear how the mob got into the casino business in Vegas how long it lasted how many casinos they controlled I’ve seen films and read few books but they vague and I’d like to understand how the skim worked for so many years without accountants finding out thanks love your stuff and happy you changed your life for the better your proof crime doesn’t pay in the end

[@rickyredhookbk9048]

Where else can we watch these entertaining shows/movies & get a lot of actual facts and details? Thank you Michael! 🙏

[@Logan912]

Giancarlo Espansito and Vincent D’Onfrio both being in this is pretty cool to me. Gus Fring is one of the greatest villains in TV history in my book, and D’Onfrio as Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin is amazing in the Daredevil series.

[@juhmaio]

D'onofrio as Private Pyle was brilliant as well!

[@jameslyddall]

@@juhmaioI was blown away when I realised that was the same actor.

[@powerwizard007]

Thank you for the Review Mr.Franzese i just started watching The Godfather Of Harlem 2 days ago when i found it. so i just had to come check your review on it. seems i seen it already but now im watching the Show so i just had to watch this review again. But yeah the show is great i been hooked since i started lol

[@jermaine2924]

I was waiting for this one!

[@rylieriley]

Great review, as always. I'm about to start watching Breaking Bad for the third time. It has one of my favorite endings of a series ever. It might just be my favorite ending. I also love your conversations with Chazz Palminteri. You two communicate so well together.

[@RocknRollCEO]

Godfather of Harlem is criminally underrated (no pun intended) and deserves much much more recognition. It's a masterpiece, and almost every episode is a work of art. If you have any influence Michael, it would be phenomenal if you could lobby for a third season.

[@dwl3006]

Godfather of Harlem was trash and predictable. Absolute nonsensical plot armor for Bumpy Johnson, who would never have survived half the shit he pulled off in the show, while depicting (in a very racist way I might add) that Italian mobsters were incompetent buffoons while the AA gangsters were super professional SpecOps soldiers.

[@ralphmack8590]

@@dwl3006 let guess Italians are the AAA gangster. The Italians who broke all the rules they made for themselves. These guys are the AAA gangsters. Working for and with the government is real gangster. That's your AAA gangsters.

[@dwl3006]

​@@ralphmack8590 I don't know what AAA means but I don't sympathize with any gangsters. I just think it's silly to make one side look foolish and incompetent and the other side super slick and invincible.

[@kevingomez-johnson140]

Lol, Literally Every Scorsese mob movie always had blacks look inferior or made to look like incompetent criminals that had no self of organization, What did Henry say to Karen in the bedroom about 'Nigger stickup men getting caught' or don't remember? Frank Matthews would beg to differ.

[@NoRockinMansLand]

​@@dwl3006 hush😂

[@niamhryan9677]

Brilliant. I really enjoy these reviews. Many thanks 👍👏

[@williamfrawley1175]

I saw A Bronx Tale ( the Play One man show with Chazz Palminteri) it was outstanding. I'm a huge fan and was lucky enough to b get a picture with Chazz Palminteri and Tommy ( the hitman) Hearns. I always acted to see this Play but after watching Chazz on your show Michael Franzese the closest show was in Warren Michigan just outside Detroit. I came up from Chicago and they were cutting off picture taking 2 people in front of me . I took one step to leave but my goal was to get that picture and I bought the $ 30.00 set of the poster for a Bronx Tale and the card. ( I bought 3 sets and surprised the couple I was with so they could have them all signed by Chazz Palminteri). I turned around and said I came all the way from Chicago please don't cut it off at me. The gentleman that works either with Chazz or the venue let us be the last ones. I'm giving this long story to let you know seeing Chazz on your show tipped the scales to go that far. Thank you for the entertainment and knowledge that you and your guests provide.

[@jeremytylerlescaille6648]

Awesome episode Mr. Franzese!!

[@apache402]

Love all these actors in this series. I hope y’all can make that happen with Vincent! He would be great!

[@hennythreetimes]

Mr. Franzese has the best commentary and has the most insightful stories and knowledge I never miss a vid

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he snitching

[@Naybah60dHannibal]

It's a watchable series. Ya gotta love Chaz, Forrest, and Vincent. Now I'm gonna watch this video. I love your content. Waiting patiently for your series, mini series, movie, what ever it is. Peace!

[@callmehanson9466]

You should review The Wire. It's not about Italian Mobsters, but about inner-city African American gangs, police corruption, government corruption, community outreach and more (they change what aspect of the city is focused on each season). It is a big time-sink and it starts off slow, but I personally think it's better than The Sopranos.

[@jonaslafleur2429]

It's highly underrated.I loved it.

[@DrBoyceWatkins]

This was the greatest show ever

[@dr__hennessy5193]

Couldn’t get into the wire

[@-Kamal-]

Favorite TV series💯

[@lochofmceo]

@@jonaslafleur2429 it's non underrated it's widely considered the best tv show ever

[@davesotoproductions]

Holy Smokes!!! I absolutely LOVE Mob Movie Mondays!!!

[@mrholoway7843]

Simply the best show on TV, amazing show.

[@gabygarza1315]

I look forward to watching these types of videos 🇲🇽❤

[@maribethschlosser6785]

Great series! I enjoyed the characters so much! I am hoping there us a season 3. Thanks for the insight!

[@tommymichalski9989]

I absolutely loved this series.

[@robertgsmith5761]

Thank you for your insight.

[@GunCollector007]

Awesome show, the acting is incredible. Chazz is unbelievable!

[@rosmickens7568]

The writing, acting and cinematography on this show is Outstanding!

[@theenlightenedintrovertron9181]

I watched the whole two seasons based on your analysis. I wasn't disappointed.

[@christinamoreno1781]

I'm enjoying your relaxing story telling,bringing us along for the ride,thank you for your insights and comments on whos who .continued success on your podcast with chazz .

[@fleyros]

I can't wait to see your review about : " The Many Saints of Newark" . Greetings From Italy! Ciao Michele! 🇮🇹🙂

[@jaythemachine3845]

He did it! He hated it 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@buntty9896]

Hey Mike if you're looking for a proper crime series 'Love/Hate' is something you guys have to watch 10/10. Wish ye all the best, God bless

[@jordanwathen9383]

Best series ive ever seen

[@Theirishghost.]

Where fucking living it day in day out 😂😂😂

[@Furrierity]

YES lad aint nothing better then a gritty dublin crime series

[@Kwekwe]

Very underrated show, sadly in US hardly anyone has heard of it!

[@1995abv]

It’s only good because it’s Dublin the acting is shocking 🤣

[@michaelvolgare4454]

Mr Franzese I really enjoy your shows. Done with such respect and intelligence. Thank you sir.

[@kestarks]

Very informative 🙌🏽🙌🏽💯

[@thepalatrpro]

Forest Whitaker is often underrated. Superb actor who deserves more credit from Hollywood

[@mrenzi610]

Godfather of Harlem is the best show on cable !! 💯

[@Marcelo83uk]

Great review Mr Franzese! Huge respect from the UK and been a follower of the channel since day 1! ✌🇧🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@dandreelovelace6969]

Mr. Michael Franzese it's a pleasure to watch these videos u be dropping keep dropping this heat and I'm in love with the culture fr.

[@joshythehand2960]

Bumpy had the longest run of any boss.. the guy ruled Harlem for damn near 40 years. That's a long time for that life.

[@mckenziejenkins2194]

Yes exactly!

[@darioorgiano4823]

He didnt' rule anything, he was a drug dealer convicted tens of times, paying off the Italians to sell heroin to his own people in his own neighborhood

[@joshythehand2960]

@@darioorgiano4823 never said i supported his chosen business.. but bumpy was running Harlem before h took over the streets. Before h he ran all the classic mob type shit.. gambling, prostitution, ect.. but yes.. he bought his h from the Italians and that became the number 1 money maker.. sadly. But the mob let him run the crime in Harlem his way.

[@darioorgiano4823]

@@joshythehand2960 I wasn’t implying you support, I’m sorry if it seemed so! I think his real power is somehow over-estimated, even though it’s true he was on good terms with the Italians and a notorious underworld figure in his community, it’s clear he had to pay protection and buy h from the Italians his whole life, which is why he had a long career. Also he had many convictions, one cannot be a boss while in jail and without an organization. I agree that the mafia let him run his area his own way, but Italians were calling the shots on the Harlem underworld since the beginning of 20th century, since when the Corleonesi groups arrived in NY and formed gangs on 107th and 116th streets, creating what would evolve into the Genovese and Lucchese families. There was an interesting documentary on the MobFax channel about drugs in Harlem, can’t find it anymore!

[@joshythehand2960]

@@darioorgiano4823 oh.. I agree with you on the drug points.. And that the Italians ran all the boroughs.. cept for hells kitchen and some other Irish spots. For years the Italians had the French connection. The coursacins.. Folks don't realise the southern French have been the most under the radar and successful mob group in history. Not only do they gumball of southern France but huge parts of Africa and parts of the mid east... And they have long standing ties with the Sicilians.. they consider each other cousins. So the French mob took care of the growing and processing side and then shipped it to the Italians who controlled it here.

[@abinsurly2910]

Chaz is one of the greatest screenwriters of all time. A brilliant one-of-a-kind artist.

[@ThompterSHunson]

I was writing for this show for months now! Thank you, Michael! 😍

[@ThompterSHunson]

@@michaelfranzese I surely enjoyed it! Thank you very much! Sending love & respect from Athens, Greece! 👊

[@rashadtaylor7971]

Waiting...🤣😎👍

[@kaanerdem2822]

"Was"? No season 3 then?

[@drewfernelius3330]

@@ThompterSHunson why do you make bumpy unrealistically invincible? Then ontop of being invincible you make him just straight give it to the mob. Why not atleast make it seem realistic because people are watching this and thinking its legitimately how it went.

[@Class_357]

@@ThompterSHunson question, how did you get into writing? Currently something I'm trying to do.

[@stephenmaddison4802]

Another great video, excellent stuff sir! 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@susanpennington712]

Thanks for recommending Godfather of Harlem, I’m hooked, great entertainment.

[@63Baggies]

The Godfather of Harlem has THE BEST opening credits of any film or TV series I've ever seen; the creators rightly won an award for it.

[@decapitateallcops3214]

Wrong. It’s annoyingly loud and has nothing to do with the 1960s

[@ld4974]

Let's give Nigel Thatch, who plays Malcolm X, his flowers. Excellent portrayal.

[@mikesumpter90]

Thank you for the review I enjoy the show too. I’ll be on the lookout for your show.

[@StreetSoldierUK]

Just about to start watching this series, i’m glad you’ve already reviewed it.

[@moniquehamblin4381]

Forrest Whitaker deserve an Award, I’m patiently waiting to see him receive it for his portrayal in God Father of Harlem!

[@deneenjeffries2768]

He’s an Oscar winner 🏆 for playing idi Amin in the Last King of Scotland

[@dominiquejones3805]

Vimcent D'onofrio is killing the roll. Adam Clayton Powell is my favorite character, Giancarlo Esposito is so underrated. My dude is the villain in Far Cry 6. I remember him from Fresh

[@Bible144]

I'll check it out thanks Mike!

[@sabansabanovic9750]

I love your work Michael...Keep on and God bless you-

[@stancurry6265]

Took the words right out of my mouth about tv and movies. The small screen has become the big screen I feel and it’s only gonna continue growing as more of these premier actors no longer feel like Tv is “beneath them” like in the past. But the fact you haven’t seen all of the sopranos is killing me!!! I think if they gave an all time Emmy awArd for best show ever, that would likely win it.

[@tonylittle8634]

Michael I know you’re no longer a wise guy, but that OG spirit is still alive and well! That’s a compliment btw. Love your content. God has anointed you.

[@TheBaBaTV]

Michaels Triple OG ! A real mans man !

[@kobedunn465]

Your name is like Fat tony

[@ezwiderbeatz5590]

this why we need u. to give us the facts. I love authenticity. we want the real stories.

[@MrMiky985]

Love all the videos

[@BigPete44]

Hey Michael! This should be a good one!! Have a great week! God Bless from The Bronx 👊🙏🇺🇸

[@jossangeles4011]

@Michael Franzese: Thanks for recommending this series. Although not based upon actual facts, the acting and writing is excellent. All the major characters were rendered full of life. Chin's daughter was a bit annoying (destroying every man she comes in contact with) but a rich, full character nonetheless. Adam Clayton Powell was everything. Love this series.

[@anthonylouis5503]

I’ve been waiting for you to do this💯

[@redscorpion9325]

I love this KZbin Channel 👍🏾I will definitely recommend it to friends

[@carlmartin4430]

Michael, I imagine they threw all those guys together because their names would ring bells with people, a bit like when Marty used your name in Goodfellas , I think I remember you saying you asked why they used your name and you were told it was because your name was relevant at that time which added something to the movie. I can't wait for the sit down with yourself and Sammy by the way. God bless.

[@Herkulez1981]

@Lats Niebling well Sammy made millions to so i Would call him both a racketeer and gangster

[@carlmartin4430]

@BLT no , I haven't seen that interview. I heard him say it a couple of years ago on another interview . I think he asked the writer of the book , not Marty.

[@ianwilson4483]

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[@J4sse]

Alright Michael, i'll watch it. Looks like my cup of tea since i loved American Gangster. Are you guys gonna cover Once Upon A Time In America anytime soon? very underrated.

[@Lumpygrits76]

The beauty of really great writing paired with great acting is that it can make you question whether or not something did or didn’t happen.