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In this episode of The Italian American Podcast, we speak with Tom Santopietro, the author of five books: "The Sound of Music Story"; "The Godfather Effect: Changing Hollywood, America, and Me"; "Sinatra in Hollywood"; "Considering Doris Day" (a New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice); and "The Importance of Being Barbara." Tom’s books have been featured in The New York Times, Publisher's Weekly, The Atlantic, Library Journal, The Boston Globe, The Miami Herald, The New York Post, and numerous newspapers across the country. Prior to becoming an author, Tom worked as a tennis pro and has spent twenty-five years as a manager of over 30 Broadway shows, including Phantom of the Opera, A Few Good Men, Jersey Boys, and Master Class. We also announced during this episode that the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is now the official sponsor of our podcast. NIAF is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., that serves as a resource for the Italian American community; preserving the Italian American heritage and culture; promoting and inspiring a positive image and legacy of Italian Americans; and strengthening and empowering ties between the United States and Italy. Visit www.niaf.org to learn more.  Two NIAF events coming up that we will be attending include "Italy in the White House" and their annual NYC Gala.