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In this special Valentine’s Day episode, Michael Franzese trades “the life” for the kitchen to prepare a romantic meal for his wife of 40 years, Camille. While preparing a classic Italian-style Shrimp Fettuccine (no heavy cream allowed), Michael shares the “old school” story of how he met his wife on a movie set in Florida while he was a Captain in the Colombo family.
He recounts the challenges of their early relationship, including being stood up five times before she agreed to date him, and the ultimate loyalty test she passed by waiting for him through an eight-year prison sentence. Beyond the cooking, Michael offers advice on what it means to be a “Man’s Man,” the importance of integrity, and how to treat a woman with respect.
Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: From a hit list to a Valentine’s Day dinner.
1:41 – The Menu: Authentic Italian Fettuccine (No heavy cream!).
4:19 – Storytime: Meeting Camille on a breakdance movie set in 1983.
6:42 – The Chase: Getting stood up five times.
9:04 – Meeting the in-laws and revealing the Mob connection.
10:04 – Indictment, acquittal, and a Vegas wedding.
11:39 – The Ultimate Loyalty Test: 8 year prison sentence.
13:57 – “A Man’s Man”: Old school advice on protecting and providing.
18:41 – Cooking Technique: Mixing butter and pasta the Italian way.
22:05 – Why married men live longer (The Health Factor).
27:47 – Sautéing the shrimp with garlic and paprika.
34:07 – Plating the dish and the taste test.
36:00 – Final Touches: Roses, candles, and appreciation.
26 Comments
This is one of the things I deeply respect about Italian men
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Are you going to make a cook book, or do you already have one?
Hilarious. We just have older boys and no men here😅
Love cheese
I agree with you. It is very hard to find Traditional Men anymore…
Love shrimp
Looks great!😊
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Beautiful
Instead of celebrating Valentine’s Day I watched this video imagining that someone would do this for me and even the background music made me feel like it was being made for me. My Valentine’s Day alternative lol
Finding a lady is getting harder after every decade. Being respectful can be taken as weakness today not being a gentleman.
Thanks for sharing. Love the channel.
Chivalry in 2026 – a gentleman subscribes to a woman's OnlyFans, it is the modern equivalent of opening the door for her
That's how to treat a lady in modern times, the old school mafia rules of sexuality have been destroyed by feminism and pornography
I am sure Men are so confused by how Women act….feel bad for the Men. It is true it feels wonderful as a Woman to be taken care of….and it is the simple things that make a difference…Thank you
I'm broke. That's what's wrong with me. 😅
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Yes we do. I want a manly man. I do not want to see him cry. I want him to carry in the groceries.
I ordered all four didn’t know strawberries n blueberries were top. I would’ve liked them the best anyway
I never leaned over and opened his door u locked it yes but not opened it
I attract damaged women. Do not date damaged women. Remember a man's man doesn't mess around with another man's woman. Ive been in situations where a woman who was in a relationship wanted cheat on her boyfriend with me. I was like nah, I like the attention but no. Show some integrity.
You got an extraordinary life and an extraordinary wife and I'm so happy for you
If my husband would do even one of these manly things on your list, I would be very grateful. He's just not the kind of man that would go out of his way… What a blessing to see a man do these things for his wife.
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If this guy is really a mobster then why is he blasting himself on the net. What a grift…
Unfortunately those old school women don't really exist anymore. Don't get married guys. To much to lose. I'm not giving half to a woman that barely contributed anything, then somehow finds herself unhappy someday. LoL
Don't do it.