The Divine Dish

Interview with Real Deal host Vinnie Favorito

Vinnie Favorito

Vinnie Favorito began delighting audiences in 1986 and was first noticed nationally as a WZOU 94.5 FM (Top 40) Star Search champion. His diverse appeal has earned him silver screen exposure on various Comedy Central shows, “The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn” and the “Best Damn Sports Show Period.” He is also known throughout Hollywood as one of the country’s top “roasters” for celebrities including Tom Arnold, Jerry Springer and Larry King.

Making his way to the Las Vegas circuit in 1990, Favorito provided comic relief to the masses. He is arguably best known in Vegas for his performances at The Improv comedy club at Harrah’s. In Boston, he has served as host of “Boston Chronicle,” a magazine television show, and guest radio host on Boston’s EAGLE 93.7 FM. Other honors include Favorito’s 1998 victory as winner of the renowned San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and recognition from the Boston Herald as one of Boston’s Top 10 Comedians.

He currently has a nightly show at the Flamingo hotel in Las Vegas and is a host of The Real Deal. 

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Interview with The Real Deal producer Bill Nuss

Bill Nuss, producer – Nuss has produced and written more than 300 hours of network prime-time television, winning a variety of awards for excellence in television production 

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Interview with The Real Deal producer Merv Adelson

Merv Adelson is co-executive producer of The Real Deal.  He was co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Lorimar Telepictuers Corporation, producing hits “Dallas,” “The Waltons,” and “Knots Landing” among others. 

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