October 24, 2024. Hello Family & friends, FYI: UPDATE on future “Up Late with Johnny Potenza” shows. I will be taking some time off to work on our new projects with my associates such as the documentary “From Late Night to Up Late”, a behind the scenes look at the making of a public access Late Night show & the new Podcast “Breakin’ Ballz with Johnny P”.
We will be back in production in February 2025. Looking forward to seeing you all & I will leave you with this for now, have a great Thanksgiving & happy holiday season, Christmas, Hanukkah, ect. See you on Up Late in 2025! Best of peace & love, Johnny
October 2024 Hello family, friends & associates, I'm happy to announce one of our newest productions... "Breakin' Ballz with Johnny P" The Podcast
Produced by Tony Hason & myself at Fenix Studio's. Introducing my anchorman slash Ed McMahon actor, producer Lou Martini Jr. We been banking episodes & will be released on the Podcast app & other platforms in the near future.
FOR BOOKING please email us at bayprodfilms@gmail.com "Anything goes on Breaking Ballz with Johnny P" Art Director: Jean Ramsey https://www.facebook.com/jean.jeancoverdesign
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NOW Streaming. I was a guest on “Italian Sicilians Do It Better” Podcast in Queens, NY. Watch on the ink below on Youtube, Spotify & itunes. @italianssiciliansdoitpodcast @frank_diesel @uplatewithjohnnypotenza
New projects means new promo shots. Good things for the future, we will keep you posted on updates & my “Master Plan”.
Photography by Reshan Hanilged aka Ray https://www.facebook.com/Reshan.one ©2024POTENZAENTERTAINMENT
NEW Show Now Streaming & airing on Cable TV Labor Day weekend into the month of September 2024.
My very special guest & friend: artist, actor & director Federico Castelluccio aka Furio Giunta co-star on the HBO hit series “The Sopranos”, Heart & Soul Dog Rescue Jacky & Meghan, counrty rock band “American Nomads” & pop up visit by musician, screenwriter Victor Colicchio. Pre-Recorded in front of a live studio audience 8/1/24. Posted August 29, 2024 @scales_photography
Hello family, friends & haters :), Hope all are doing well. As we enjoy the last end of the summer hope your getting your time in to get to the beach, see family & friends. What ever it is that brings you joy. We will be posting our next show Labor Day weekend of 2024. We have a lot of great guest planned for future shows.
We have a couple of cool projects that I’m working on away from the studio show CMSI. One is a documentary titled “From Late Night to Up Late”. It’s a behind the scenes look at the making of a public access tv late night show. It’s going to be my story of the hustle & grind, the in’s & out’s and a lot more. We will keep you all posted as time goes on.
2nd I’m signing with a pro Pod Casting company for my own commercial advertising Pod Cast. Thats all I can say as of now. It’s going to be off the hook “Uncensored”. I will be talking with all forms of talent from the entertainment & music biz, entrepreneur’s, ect. Again we will keep you all posted when we unleash the beast. Looking at the late fall of 2024.
Again thank you to all the people that have been supporting the show since 2008. Much appreciated! Best Johnny Potenza aka Johnny P
COMING SOON: Actor, Author ERIC ROBERTS (No date confirmed waiting on booking availability for the show. Looking at the late fall 2024)
Group shot from the last Up Late with Johnny Potenza show August 1, 2024 featuring our special guest artist, actor & director Federico Castelluccio aka Furio Giunta co-star on the HBO hit series “The Sorpanos”, Heart & Soul Dog Rescue’s Jacky & Meghan, actor, musician, screenwriter Victor Colicchio & counrty rock band “American Nomads”. Show will be streaming & airing on Verizon Fios & Spectrum Cable TV soon. We will keep you posted.
Hello all our family & friends happy 4th of July 2024, Hope your all enjoying the summer. Our next show will be August 1, 2024 featuring our special guest artist, actor & director Federico Castelluccio aka Furio Giunta co-star on the HBO hit series “The Sorpanos”, Heart & Soul Dog Rescue’s Jacky & Meghan, actor, musician, screenwriter Victor Colicchio & counrty rock band “American Nomads”. To be part of our free studio audience e-mail: uplatejp+audience@gmail.com, you must be on the list to get in the show. 7:30 pm seating 8pm showtime at CMSI 100 Cable Way, Suit 2 Staten Island, NY 10303. Please don’t email for tickets untill July 5, 2024 & on. Hope to see you there!
Johnny's guest featuring comedian Fred Rubino, actor & health fitness coach Peter Gaudio (Co-Staring on the Amazon Prime Series “Gravesend”) & our special guest actor, radio personality the one & only Al Bandiero. Pre-Recorded live 6/6/24 in front of a studio audience. Click the link below to watch the full show & support the show by subscribing to our Youtube channel.
Coming August 1, 2024 counrty rock band “American Nomads”
NEXT Show will be June 6, 2024 featuring comedian Fred Rubino, actor & health fitness coach Peter Gaudio (Co-Staring on the Amazon Prime Series “Gravesend”) & actor, radio personality the one & only Al Bandiero. Plus comedian MIke Keegan will be warming up our studio audience. To be part of our free studio audience e-mail: uplatejp+audience@gmail.com or go to the Studio Audience Tab on this website. You must be on the list to get in the show. 7:30 pm seating 8pm showtime at CMSI 100 Cable Way, Suit 2 Staten Island, NY 10303. Hope to see you there!
Come & join us April 13 & 14, 2024 at the Paisan Con. Log onto www.paisancon.com
Hello Everybody, Our next taping is April 4, 2024 featuring my special guest actor & creator of the Amazon TV Series “Gravesend” William Demeo & actor Vincent Pastore (Gravesend ,Sopranos, Gangster Squad) also on the bill the one & only New Yorks own Steven Maglio. To be part of our free studio audience e-mail: uplatejp+audience@gmail.com You must be on the list to get in the show. 7:30 pm seating 8pm showtime at CMSI 100 Cable Way, Suit 2 Staten Island, NY 10303. Hope to see you there! FYI I’m producing & working on a magor project that ties into the show. I will make it public once in productuion. Thank you all for the support I got from everyone that supports the show, much appreciated. All art work by @jeancoverdesign (Netherlands)
NEW Show now airing on Cable TV & streamig on Youtube & Vimeo. Johnny's special guest The KIller Joe Band & "The Big Block Chevy Horns”. This show is an inside look at the band & some of the key players behind the music. Featuring Killer Joe with very special guest world known musicians Arno Hecht (Rolling Stones, Uptown Horns), Baron Raymonde (Rod Stewart, Little Steven) & Mac Gollehon (David Bowie, Hall & Oats). Also on the bill local Comedian Ralph Ippolito.
NEW: 2024 New Year Show featuring my special guest and entertainer in the business for the last 60 years Al Lambert. Also on the bill actress, writer Renee Wood will be talking about her current projects & featuring the new 2024 Miss Staten Island Alexa Nicole Moley & Miss Richmond County Gabriella Marinelli.
Series air times on cable tv on the East & West coast.
1-Staten Island / CMSI-Thursdays11pm ch 35 on Fios Verison & Spectrum 11pm ch 79
2-Brooklyn / B Cat-Fridays 12am ch44 Fios Verizon, ch 56 Spectrum , ch 69 Cablevison
3-Manhatten / MNN-Tuesdays 12:30am Verizon Fios ch 36, ch 67 Spectrum, RCN ch 85.
4-Queens / QPTV-Thursdays ch1997, ch 85 RCN, ch 37 Verizon 9pm-10pm & Sundays Ch 56 Spectrum, ch 84 RCN, ch 36 Verizon 12:30pm-1:30pm
5-Bronx / Bronxnet- Wednesday 8pm ch 68, Optimum & 2134 Verizon.
Los Angeles, California LA36- Tuesday at 11pm ch 36 Timewarner & AT&T Southern California ch 99. Now on RoKu & Apple TV.
Stream us on Youtube & Vimeo for episodes of shows & segments from all our past guest. Search Late Night With Johnny P & Up Late with Johnny Potenza.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024
NEW 2023 Christmas Show now airing on Cable TV & streaming on Youtube & Vimeo featuring special guest actor, musician, producer, writer Thomas G. Waites. Thomas talks about his new film “Target”, & perfoming “Unplugged”. Also on the bill comedian, best-selling author & motivational speaker Jeff Gurian , Robert V. Conte (Pop Culture Historian & first KISS catalog consultant). For Cable TV airing dates & times go to the AIR DATES tab on this page.
NEXT & LAST show of the year Demember 7, 2023 (Per-recorded New Year Show) featuring my special guest and entertainer in the business for the last 60 years Al Lambert. Also on the bill actress, writer Renee Wood will be talking about her current projects & featuring the new 2024 Miss Staten Island Alexa Nicole Moley & Miss Richmond County Gabriella Marinelli.
To be part of our free studio audience click on the “Up Late Tapings” tab to get to “Studio Audience” form or e-mail: uplatejp+audience@gmail.com You must be on the list to get in the show. 7:30 pm seating 8pm showtime. Hope to see you there. @misssircorg
NOW Streaming! & airing on cable tv in the NY & CA area (Go to the airdates tab in this site for airings in your area) Oct.5, 2023 (Extended Version)- Special guest Curtis Sliwa (CEO of the Guardian Angels & host of his own show "Rip & Read" on 77 WABC). Also on the bill that night actor Gaetano Iacono, comedian Jeffrey Hall & Italian American singer Charlie Romo.
Next show November 9, 2023 (Pre-recorded Christmas Show) featuring my special guest actor, musician, producer, writer Thomas G. Waites. Thomas will be talking about his new film “Target”, his pro acting school & will perfoming live music 3 piece “Unplugged”. Also on the bill comedian, best-selling author & motivational speaker Jeff Gurian & Robert V. Conte (Pop Culture Historian & first KISS catalog consultant)
To be part of our free studio audience click the flyer below to get to “Studio Audience” form or e-mail: uplatejp+audience@gmail.com You must be on the list to get in the show. 7:30 pm seating 8pm showtime. Hope to see you there.
NEW Show now airing & streaming (Hit the Youtube link below to watch the show) Sept.7, 2023 features my very special guest Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated songwriter Desmond Child (Kiss, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, ect). Also on the bill comedian Sharon Simmon & rock band “Shorty Long & the Jersey Horns” For air dates & times go to the ari date tab. #latenightshow #entertainment #songwriter #comedy #interesting #livemusic #fyp #producer #desmondchild #host #communitymediaofstatenislandtv
October 5, 2023 featuring my special guest Mr. New York himself Curtis Sliwa (the Alliance of the Guardian Angels) & host of his own show on 77 WABC. Also on the bill that night actor Gaetano Iacono, comedian Jeffrey Paul & Italian American singer Charlie Romo.
Next show Sept.7, 2023 features my very special guest Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated songwriter Desmond Child. Also on the bill comedian Sharon Simmon & rock band “Shorty Long & the Jersey Horns” To be part of our free studio audience chick on the flyer below or e-mail: uplatejp+audience@gmail.com You must be on the list to get in the show. Hope to see you there.
NEW Show now airing on Cable TV & Streaming on Youtube & Vimeo. Johnny's special guest Al Sapienza & Deborah Rennard performing songs from "Sound Track of Our LIves", also on the bill actor Lou Martini Jr & Miss Staten Island Meera Mathhew. Pre-recorded live August 4, 2023. For airtimes search the air dates tab on this site for airtimes in your area. Photo by Anthony Scala.
Sept. 7, 2023 My specail guest Grammy winning & Emmy nominated songwriter/ producer Desmond Child (Check out this intro promo video)
Desmond Child will be talking about his new book: Livin’ On A Prayer” Big Songs Big Life on Up Late with Johnny Potenza Sept. 7, 2023
August 3, 2023 featuring special guest Deborah Rennard (Dallas) & Al Sapienza (Sopranos, House of Cards, Big George Foreman), performing songs from “The Soundtrack of Our Lives” & Miss Staten Island Meerea Mathew. To be part of our free studio audience just click on the flyer below or e-mail: uplatejp+audience@gmail.com You must be on the list to get in the show. Hope to see you there.
Sorry everybody but due to the actors & writers stike my special guest star actor Robert Clohessy (Co-Star on Blue Bloods) had to postpone his appearance on August 3, 2023 to a future date. Robert sends his very best to all & will see us as soon as this stike is over.
NEW show now airing on Version Fios & Spectrum cable tv. Streaming on Youtube & Vimeo. Featuring Michael Levy (Fuzz on The Lens Productions) comedian Michael Keegan. Special guest actor Robert Funaro (The Sopranos, the Irishman) & the KIller Joe band. Johnny gets up a plays a song with the Killer Joe band live June 1, 2023.
Hello All, On Up Late June 1, 2023 featuring Michael Levy (Fuzz on The Lens Productions), comedian Mike Keegan with very special guest actor Robert Funaro (The Sopranos, the Irishman) & the Killer Joe band. To be part of our free studio audience just click on the flyer below or e-mail: uplatejp+audience@gmail.com You must be on the list to get in the show. Hope to see you there. FYI there is no show for July. Every July we take off for the summer next show after June 1 is August 3, 2023
NOW Airing on cable tv & streaming on Youtube & Vimeo. Pre-Recorded May 4, 2023. Featuring actor, producer Garry Pastore, comedian Larry Digregorio & special guest performing his new single Freestyle Artist “Soave”.
NEW show now airing on cable tv & streaming (Link Below) pre-recorded April 6, 2023 eaturing comedian, author Mario Bosco, actor Artie Pasquale & Elvis Presley Tribute Artist Richie Santa.
May 4, 2023 featuring comedian Larry DiGregorio, actor Garry Pastore & Free Style Artist SOAVE. Soave will be performing his 2 new singles. To be part of our free studio audience just click on the flyer below or e-mail: uplatejp+audience@gmail.com You must be on the list to get in the show. June 1, Aug.3, Sept.7, Oct.5 (Booked) Nov.2, Dec.7, 2023.
Airing on cable tv & streaming (Link Below) for cable airt imes go to “Air dates” tab on this page. Pre-recorded March 2, 2023 show featuring special guest "Uncle Nino" Giaimo from MTV show Jersey Shore, actress, dancer Alicia Giangriscostomi & featuring rock star Richie Scarlet formally from the Ace Frehley band (KISS), Leslie West, Sebastian Bach, ect
2023 is the 20th Year Anniversary of the NYB "None Of Your Business" In Your Face CD produced by Richie Scarlet & the NYB "War On The Streets" music video both released on March 7, 2003 on Shinebox Records. Where did the time go? I'm happy to say that the guys Doug Palmer, Davey Di, Jonnie Feedback & myself are all alive & well. NYB "None of Your Business" CD's & mp4's are still available on itunes, amazon, cdbaby, spotify, appplemusic. If you don't have one, go get your shinebox record today for a piece of rock nostalgia!
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our family & friends. Let’s pray that 2023 brings great things to all. February 2, 2023 will be our first show taping of the year featuring comedain Karen Krents, food & beverage business owner of Nucci’s Italian restaurant Paul Montella. Special guest rock band “Alex Nikki & Jokerzwild”. This is the bands first tv appearance in the US.
NEW show now airing & streaming for our 2023 New Year Show featuring actress, dancer, choreographer Natalie Hayes-Scott, comedian Buda, rock band Dr.Dave & The Holy Flynnity with special guest actor, director Paul Borghese. For air times on cable tv go to the air date tab on this site.To stream hit the link below for Youtube.& Vimeo.com
NEW: Up Late with Johnny Potenza 2022 Christmas Show now airing on cable tv & streaming on Youtube & Vimeo.com (Link Below) featuring comedian Richie Byrne, talk show host "Profiles" Mickey Burns, the Eddie Testa band. Co-hosting actress Lilo Grunwald. Pre-recorded live Dec.2022. FOR airing times go to the AIR DATE Tab on the home page.
Come join us January 7, 2023 in Atlantic City at the Celebrity Theater for Comedy DoJo with our pal Sean Kanan. #comedy #actor #karatekid3 #GeneralHospital #boldandthebeautiful #cobrakai #live #entertainment #uplatewithjohnnypotenza #studiocityshow
The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell 12-14-22 featuring special guest Johnny Potenza host & producer or the Up Late with Johnny Potenza show. Link below to watch this Podcast. Live from Palm Springs, California.
NJ's own Eddie Testa band with special guest Johnny P on the drums live on the Up Late with Johnny Potenza 2022 Christmas Show. Full show posted on this page.
Next taping Dec. 1, 2022 (Our pre-recorded New Year Special) Actress, Dancer/ Choreograher Natalie Hayes-Scott , comedian Buda, special guest actor, director, film maker Paul Borghese and rock band Dr. Dave & The Holy Flynnity Band. To be part of our free studio audience CLICK on the ad below & it will take you to the form or e-mail: uplatejp+audience@gmail.com. You must be on the list to get in the show. Future show dates Feb.2, Mar.2, April 6, May 4, June 1, Aug.3, Sept.7, Oct.5. Nov.2, Dec.7, 2023.
The Killer Joe Band featuring Johnny P on the drums 10/6/22
NEW Show now airing on cable tv & streaming on Youtube & Vimeo.com (Link Below) featuring special guest radio talk show host from Frank Morano 77WABC "The Other Side Of Midnight" Also on the bill comedian Jason McLauren & the Killer Joe band. Johnny P gets up on the drums for a song with the band. For air dates & times on cable tv search “Air Dates” in the button tab section.
Hello family & friends, NEXT taping Nov.3 (pre-recorded Christmas Show) with special guest The Eddie Testa Band, comedian Richie Byrne, talk show host Micky Burns & actress Lilo Grunwald will be joining Johnny for part of the show as co-host. To be part of our free studio audience e-mail: uplatejp+audience@gmail.com. You must be on the list to get in the show. Future show dates Dec.1, 2002 (pre-recorded New Year Show) Feb.2, Mar.2, April 6, May 4, June 1, Aug.3, Sept.7, Oct.5. Nov.2, Dec.7, 2023.
NEW Up Late writeup 9/25/22.
Special thank you to Carol Ann Benanti for the on going support, well appreciated. https://www.silive.com/.../ralph-lamberti-renaissance.
New show now streaming & airing on your local cable tv channel. Airtimes on our website in the air dates tab. Show featuring actor, producer Gino Cafarelli, the John Collins band & our very special guest from WCBS 101.1 FM Brooklyn's own Joe Causi.
Next taping October 6, 2022 featuring my special guest who’s a friend & colleague host of "The Other Side of Midnight" the one & only Frank Morano.
August 4, 2022 Up Late Show went very good. We had great guest & a cool studio audience. Half our crew were out sick or on vacation but my crew cheif Sal Marino cracked the whip & we made it happen. That's what you call team work. Special shout out blessings to Johnny Brennan & family, get well soon! We will keep everyone posted for airtimes. Next taping 9/1/22
A sneek peak at a photoshop protocal of a couple of pages from a soon to be released up & coming rock book featuring the story of Richie Scarlet “The Emperor of Rock n’ Roll”. Written & Formatted By Jean Ramsey. Jean was kind enough to put my show at the time Late Night with Johnny P in the book and well of my band NYB “None of Your Business”. Since I had Richie Scarlet on my show several times & Richie produced 2 Album’s/ CD’s for my band NYB he thought it would be a cool addition to the book. Request Jean Ramsey on Facebook & tell him I sent you.
Hello Family & friends, Thank you all that came out to the May 5th show, we had a packed studio that night. Just want to let everyone know that I will be taking a couple of months off from production & the next show will be August 4, 2022. I have a real cool lineup featuring the Widows Sons, the Bob Polding band & for my special guest star comedian & creator of the “Jerky Boys’ Frank Rizzo himself Johnny Brennan. To be part of our studio audience go to our up late tapings tab & sign in or email: uplate+audience@gmail.com. Future show dates follows 8/4, 9/1, 10/6, 11/3 & 12/1/22
May 5, 2022 featuring comedian Nicky Petito, actor, director John BIano, pro featherweight boxer John Leonardo & Retro Jazz and Italian American Singer Vanessa Racci. To be part of our studio audience go to our up late tapings tab & sign in or email: uplatejp+audience@gmail.com
Now Airing-S:1-E:8 Johnny talk's with some of the crew & staff that work on the "Up Late" show. Featuring comedian, ventriloquist John "Gemini" Lombardi co-hosting with Potenza. Special guest executive director Jennifer Sammartino, Sal Marino, Marla Weinstein, Cathleen Gillingham. Taped April 7, 2022
Cazual Conversations with Caz Bielen 4/4/22 with special guest Johnny Potenza aka Johnny P. Caz talk's with Johnny on his past & present career in the music & entertainment business. #podcast #talkpodcast #entertainment #latenightwithjohnnyp #cazbielen #statenislandcommunitytv #fyp
Good news, as of Mach 2022 CTV has lifted the vaccination rule, you now can come to the show with out a vaccination card. Spread the word.
NEW Show-S:1-E:7 (Pre-recorded live 3/5/22 ) Now airing on Version Fios, Spectrum & Cablevision TV also on Youtube & Vimeo (Link below). Entertainment Variety Show featuring comedian Chris Monty, Steve "The Magician", Vinny Parco P.I. & the singing duo of actors Louis Vararia & Joann Roberts. Special guest co-host Lisa Coppola.
Unfortunately the April 7, 2022 show is CANCELED due to sickness & family death. The "Remembering Jeff Pirrami" Show will be rescheduled for a future date. We will be taping a plan b show on April 7, 2022. I will keep everyone posted as soon as all is confirmed. My side kick that night will be comedian, vetriloquist John "Gemini'" Lombardi. #rememberingjeffpirrami
Teddy Atlas, Johnny Potenza aka Johnny P & Jeff “Fat Rat Bastard’ Pirrami 2019
Thursday night's Up Late Show 3/3/22 went well. Great seeing everyone after the 4 month brake due to the Omicron virus. Special thank you the all of the guest, crew & staff. (L-R) Steve “The Magian”, Johnny Potenza, Lisa Coppola, actor, singer Joann Roberts, actor, singer Louis Vanaria, comedian Chris Montie & Vinny Parco P.I. This show will air in 3 weeks & we will keep you all posted.
Front cover of the AWE section in the Staten Island Advance 1/27/22. Special thank you to the charming & talented Carol Ann Benanti for the great write up. Full write up on silive.com search Johnny Potenza. #silive #latenightwithjohnnyp #petedavodson #entertainment #SNL #comedy #statenislandcommunitytelevision
Late Night “Blast From The Past” with my brake out star guest Pete Davidson (Saturday Night Live) on the Late Night with Johnny P Show 2/25/10. Part 1 teaser of Pete’s first interview ever on Late Night with Johnny P-2/25/10. Hosted by Johnny P & co-hosted by Lisa Coppola. Footage owned by ©Johnny Potenza.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays & Happy New Year to all our family & friends. The Up Late Christmas Show below this photo. See you all 2022, be safe & healthy. The show will start taping Feb.3, 2022.
Ho Ho Ho "NEW" Up Late with Johnny Potenza Christmas Show ready to go! Now airing on Vimeo.com, Version Fios, Spectrum Cable TV also on Youtube.com Featuring actor Patrick Borriello, comedian Mike Bocchetti, Freddy "The Fireman" & Michael "Jumping" Gennaro from the Wiseguyz show & my very special guest actor, director, writer, musician Thomas G. Waites Fox from "The Warriors". Performing live The TGW Project with Johnny P on the drums. For airtimes on cable tv go to the airtime tab on this site.
NEW Show now airing on Verison Fios, Spectrum Cable TV. Go to the air time tab for cable air times. To make it easy watch on Vimeo.com just hit play on link below. You can also watch the show on any moble app or smart tv. After 18 months of the Corona shout out we are back in production. We are a little rusty but ready to roll.E:5-S:1 Oct.5, 2021 featuring Miss NY for America Strong Nicole Coz, Comedian Rich Carucci, Author Frank DiMatteo & performing live Screaming Broccolli “Unplugged”
Staten Island are you ready of "The Show of Shows" Live November 13, 2021 at the St. George Threatre the one & only comedian Anthony Rodia with the legendary Goumba Johnny will be rocking the St. George that night with a very special guest, he is known as the king of Freestyle the man himself George Lamond. All of these great talents were guest on my Late Night Show & are good friends of ours. So get your tickets before the show is sold out. This is going to be one great night for entertainment on Staten Island. #comedy #livemusic #anthonyrodia #unclevinnyvidoes #goumbajohnny #GEORGELAMOND #uplatewithjohnnypotenza #stgeorgetheatre #freestyle #livecomedy #latenightwithjohnnyp
Next Up Late Show November 4, 2021 Featuring comedian Mike Bocchetti, actor Patrick Borriello, some of the crew from “The Wiseguyz Show” & special guest actor, director, musician Thomas G. Waites (Fox from “The Warriors”). The Thomas Waites Project will perform live with Johnny P filling in on drums.
Please read carefully on CTV & the Covid-19 Policy to be part of the studio audience or to be a guest on the Up Late with Johnny Potenza show.
Special thankyou to our favorite writer at the Staten Island Advance & SILIVE Carol Ann Benanti for the great writeup as always. This writeup is also in October 3, 2021 Sunday’s Staten Island Advance.
Staten Islanders please come out October 23, 2021 & support this great event. All proceeds go to Kids with Cancer at Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Health. Courtesy of Widows Sons Cornerstones NYB 501 (C) 3 Noneprofffit Organization. #statenislanduniversityhospital #KidsForCancer #northwellhealth #widowssons #latenightwithjohnnyp #uplatewithjohnnypotenza
Latest newspaper writeup on the return of Johnny P & the Up Late with Johnny Potenza show in the Staten Island Advance 10/3/21
NEW: Come join me while I talk with producer, writer Mark Wiley, actors Chris Caldovino & Theresa Moriarty from the movie "Made In Chinatown" September 2021.#comedy #mobmovie #podcast #uplatewithjohnnypotenza #markwiley #theresamoriarty #chriscaldovino #madeinchinatown #indifilm #vincentpastore #tonydarrow
First show back in action!!
Now booking local & national talent for the 2021-2022 production for the return of Johnny P & the Up Late with Johnny Potenza show. Email: uplatejp+booking@gmail.com #actors #comedian #musician #producer #author #artists #magician #soloartist #entertainment #uplatewithjohnnypotenza
Flashback segment with pro drummer Marky Ramones from the legandary puck rock band “The Ramones” on Lat Night with Johnny P on January 28, 2016
Hanging with my pal actor, producer Sean Kanan & actor Tristan Rogers at the Mohegan Sun, CT 8/1,2/21. Had a great time with these guys. Untill till next round fellars. #uplatewithjohnnyp #seankanan #studiocity #tristanrogers #generalhospital #terrificon #thewayofthecobra
July 11, 2021
What's up family & friends! Great news, we finally got the word that the "Restrictions" have been lifted at our home base studio CTV on Staten Island.
Speacking for myself & my dedicated crew & staff (the ones who didn't get the boot ) that we are super excited to pick up where we left off back in April of 2020 when the world was shut down due to Coronavirus.
I will keep you all updated on future shows. Looks like October 7, 2021 will be the first show back! Talent bookings will be posted soon. Looking forward to having the studio audience again & seeing everyone. It's been to long.
All The Best! Johnny P #talent #actors #comedians #comedy #producer #livemusic #musicians #authors #playwright #comedysketch #directors #magicians
July 4, 2021 Happy 4th of July to all my family & friends. I have some cool news, we are in negotiations & meetings on the future return of Johnny P & the Up Late with Johnny Potenza show. If things work out the way there supposed to it looks like I will be back in production soon & on the air in the late fall of 2021 with all new episodes. Now that the restrictions of the Corona Virus have being lifting & the world is starting to get back to life again it’s looks like we will pick up where we left off right before there put the world on lockdown. I will keep everyone posted on future shows & announcements on new personnel changes on my production staff. Thank you for all your support. Best Always Johnny Potenza aka Johnny P Photo By ©Jo Cavallo Contact for pro photography: jocavallophotography@gmail.com
July 15th, 2021 Hello All, I have "FREE" tickets to give away in honor of the Mob Movie & Sopranos Con courtesy of the "Up Late with Johnny Potenza'" show. Special thank you to the director of events Maryanne Axon for the tickets. Email me if you want to go at johnnyptv@yahoo.com #sopranocon #harrahsalanticcity #mobmoviecon #marianneaxon #uplatewithjohnnypotenza #latenightwithjohnnyp
Flashback with Johnny P’s past original rock band NYB “None of Your Business live on the Late Night with Johnny P 2016 New Year Special. To watch the full show search on Youtube & Vimeo.com Late Night with Johnny P E:99-S:9 #nybnoneofyourbusiness
June 2021 Hanging with Vincent Pastore & the Killer Joe all star band live in concert at the Bolero Resort in Wildwood NJ June 5, 2021. Thank you to Vinny & Killler for calling me up to play 2 songs with the band, great night! #uplatewithjohnnypotenza #vincentpastore #boleroresortwildwood #killerjoe #joeferraro #livemusic #bluesrockband #thesopranos
May 10, 2021
May 1, 2021 Looking like we are starting up in the fall of 2021 in full production with a live audience. We will keep you posted. WANTED: Comedy Sketch Writers for Up Late comedy segments for the show. The Up Late with Johnny Potenza Show will be back taping in the studio in the fall of 2021. If interested email resume & head shot to uplatejp@gmail.com
April 27, 2021
NEW Up Late with Johnny Potenza Virtual Show featuring producer, writer Oscar Alvarez of the new documentary "More Than MIYAGI" The Pat Morita Story. #patmorita #thekaratekid #podcast #cobrakai #talkshow #oscaralvarez #kevinderick #ralphmacchio #williamzabka #martinkove #HenryWinkler #johnnypotenza #seankanan #tommychong #DonMost #ansonwilliams #latenightwithjohnnyp
April 25, 2021 WANTED: Comedy Sketch Writers for Up Late comedy segments for the show. The Up Late with Johnny Potenza Show will be back taping in the studio in the fall of 2021.
April 2021—Happy Easter to all our family & friends
Double trouble with Uncle Nino & Johnny P this week on the Wiseguzs Radio Show 8pm April 28, 2021 #johnnypotenza #ninogiaimo #latenightwithjohnnyp #uplatewithjohnnypotenza #internetradio #tunein #virtualtalk #jerseyshoreshow #unclenino
April 1, 2020 NEW: Up Late with Johnny Potenza virtual show featuring actor, writer Jeremy Luke. #smallshots #mobcity #latenightalkshow #thenetworker #theirsihman #actor #latenightwithjohnnyp #podcast
March 17, 2021 Coming soon on Virtual Up Late I will be interviewing hollywood producer Oscar Alvarez on the new documentary "More Than MIYAGI" The Pat Morita Story. #thekaratekid #patmorita #podcast #cobrakai #talkshow #ralphmacchio #williamzabka #kevinderek #iTunes
March 3, 2021 Coming soon on Virtual "Up Late with Johnny Potenza" my special guest multitalented actor, writer Jeremy Luke. #talkshow #virtualtalkshow #jeremyluke #theirishman #smallshorts #actor #podcast #latenighttalkshow
February 3, 2021 Hope all are well. Just checking in with everyone & hope all is well as can be in these crasy times. We just had 18” of snow over here on Staten Island. The roads were good to drive on the next day so I give a big shout out to the NYC Sanitation Department for their hard work. In January I did two virtual Up Late with Johnny Potenza shows with very cool guest. First was Johnny Brennan who is the creator & voice of “The Jerky Boys” & 2nd was the fabulous actress, artist Kathrine Narducci best known for her costarring roles in A Bronx Tale, The Sopranos, Jersey Boys, The Irishman, ect. I had the pleasure of Zoom talking with them on the past, present & future of their lifelong careers. Both shows are posted on this website & also on my Youtube page. I will keep you all posted on whats next with our production.
Thank you for visiting my page, God Bless. Johnny P
"Up Late with Johnny Potenza “Spotlight On" actress, artist Kathrine Narducci. Johnny talk's with Kathrine on her acting, painting & life as we know it in 2021. #thesopranos #theirishman #kathrinenarducci #abronxtale #jerseyboys #power #godfatherofharlem
January 26, 2021
Virtual spotlight on Johnny Brennan, the creator & voice of “The Jerky Boys". Johnny P talks with Johnny Brennan about the release of the new Jerky Boys album after 22 years since the last one. #johnnybrennan #talkshow #thejerkyboys #latenighttalkshow #entertainment #familyguy #prankcalls #comedians #SethMacfarlane #latenightwithjohnnyp #actionparkmedia
January 18, 2021
Hello everybody, I'm very excited to announce that I will be Zoom talking with actress, artist Kathrine Narducci. Kathrine worked with the best of the best & been in the most iconic movies & tv shows of all time. The Irishman, Sopranos, Jersey Boys, A Bronx Tale & many more. We are locking down a date & I will keep you all posted. #kathrinenarducci #latenighttalkshow #zoomtalk #spotlightonwithjohnnypotenza #actors #latenightwithjohnnyp #sopranos #theirishman #abronxtale #Godfatherofharlem
Hello all or friends & family, This Wednesday January 13, 2021 I will be Zoom talking with the one & only Johnny Brennan aka "Frank Rizzo" creator & voice of "The Jerky Boys". We will be discussing the newest Jerky Boys 2020 CD release & what Johnny's been up to the last decade. (Zoom interveiw will be pre-recorded & posted within the week) #thejerkboys #frankrizzo #latenighttalkshow #johnnybrennan #prankphonecalls #spotlighton #comedians #comedy #latenightwithjohnnyp @johnnypotenzaoffical
PAST show requested to be reposted by our friends & followers. S9:E99- January 2016 Late Night With Johnny P New Year Special, featuring the reunion of rock band NYB "None Of Your Business" with the original members. Comedian Craig Loydren, publisher of Talent "In Motion" Magazine Angela Brooke, actor Apache Ramos (The Warriors aka "Orphans") & special guest interviewing NYB actor, producer Steve Stanulis. @johnnyptoenzaofficial
Happy New Year 2021! We will keep you posted soon on future updates.
December 2020
Hello all! Can’t belive we are in December already! & with Christmas & Hanukkah coming our way we have so much to do. What a crazy crazy year it has been. Hope everyone is able to enjoy their holiday season this year. I posted a bunch of past Late Night with Johnny P Christmas Holiday entertainment variety shows for you all to check out. Most of you that follow us seen them but it’s always cool to watch them again or share them with friends who never seen the show. Each one of them had great interested guest from local to national talent.
Me & my staff are so looking forward to getting back into production with my newest show “Up Late with Johnny Potenza” that we started shooting almost a year ago than got shut down do to Covid-19. We will keep you posted. If anyone had any questions on the show & future guest, ect, please email us at johnnyptv@yahoo.com & I will answer what you want to know.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah or whatever holiday you celebrate have the best time you can with your family & friends. Life is short so love the ones you love today not when it’s to late.
Best Always Johnny Potenza aka Johnny P
November 2020
Hello all my family & friends, Hope everybody are hanging in there during these crazy times we live in. God willing everything will get back to normal sometime in the near future. As we are approaching Thanksgiving we all should take a moment to reflect on what we need to be thankful for & the meaning of Thanksgiving. For me I’m thankful for my wide range of family & friends that make my life a reason to life & for just being alive.
On another note me & my producer John Heiser have we been working behind the scenes on new ideas for the future for when we go back into production with our entertainment variety show “Up Late with Johnny Potenza”, the comedy sketch segments & future podcast. Specking of podcast for all you Entourage fans I want to introduce “Victory” the podcast starring Kevin Dillion, Doug Ellin & joined by Kevin Connolly. The show is very entertaining & funny with a lot of behind the scenes storys on each episode of the HBO hit tv series Entourage produced by Mark Wahberg. Many fans are hoping for a reboot of the show, myself included. It’s currenty my favorite podcast & I wish them all the best. Maybe one day we can have them on the show if the timing is right.
According to Mark Wahlberg, Entourage was initially conceived when his assistant asked if he could film Wahlberg and his friends, calling them "hilarious. Other reports credit Eric Weinstein, a long-time friend of Wahlberg, with the idea of filming the actor's group of friends. However, according to Donnie Carroll, who was the inspiration for the Turtle character, the idea for a show involving an actor and his friends had come from him. It had originated as a book idea, centered on Carroll's own life and his experiences with Wahlberg, titled From the 'Hood to Hollywood, A Soldier's Story.
To be more satirical of the Hollywood lifestyle, a fictional approach was chosen rather than a straight documentary in order to keep the content light, and avoid directly depicting Wahlberg's violent past. Vincent Chase was envisioned to be more similar to Wahlberg, but it was decided that some of his and his friends' activities (particularly some elements of their criminal past) would not work well on television. A lighter approach was subsequently decided upon. Just a little background on the origin of the show. Hope you all a great Thanksgiving!
Best Johnny Potenza
The rebirth of Shinebox Records 2020 with our 1st new artist Alannah Rae Bartalone. Produced by Richie Scarlet, co-produced by Johnny Potenza & Louie Spagnola. Recorded at Barking Dog Studios in Brewsters, NY. Engineered by Rich Kennon. Staff of Shinebox Records President Johnny Potenza. Vice President Joseph Mutoli. NY A&R Frankie D’Augusta, LA A&R Mark Montague. Entertainment & Music Consultant John Heiser. Official press release in the late fall of 2020. We will keep you posted. www.shineboxrecords.com
Officially on sale on I-tunes the single of "Up Late with Johnny Potenza" theme song on Shinebox Records.
Produced by Richie Scarlet, co-produced by Johnny Potenza. ©Potenza & Scarlet 2020
#itunes #amazon #cdbaby #johnnypotenza #latenightthemesong #richiescarlet #uplatewithjohnnyp #shineboxrecords
Hello all our friends & family, Hope you all had a good summer. Now than we are in September 2020 the word is that we will be back in studio production early 2021 sometime. Speaking for myself & staff, we are so ready to pickup were we left off before they shut everything down, unfortunately the tv stations are one of the last to open up especially if there is a studio audience. Our last live studio audience show was March 5, 2020, so if anyone hasn’t seen it I reposted it right below this text. BTW for those who don’t know all of our show are archived on Vimeo.com & all of our segments are on Youtube. We will keep you all posted as time goes on. Thank you & all the best! Johnny
NEW: Johnny Potenza talk's virtual & spotlights actor, author, director Ernest L. Thomas 7/30/20. #ernestlthomas #whatshappening #whatshappeningnow #actor #author #virtualentertmenttalk #latenighttalkshows #netflix
Johnny Potenza talk's virtual with actors Steve Stanulis & Joey Russo from the new film "The 5th Borough" pre-recorded July 2, 2020. You can watch "The 5th Borough" on demand. #the5thborough #statenisland #stevestanulis #joeyrusso #tarareid #vincentyoung #virtualtalkshow #lillobrancato #alsapienza #erinobrien #jamesrusso #constantinemaroulis #louisvanaria #seanyoung #freedomwilliams
Virtual segment #13 live on Zoom 6/12/20. Johnny talk's with Freestyle Artist Soave Martinez on status in the music business & family life. #freestylemusic #gosoave #virtualtalkshow
Virtual segment #12 live on Zoom 6/5/20. Johnny talk's with actor John Fiore on his past & current work status doing the Coronavirus. #actor #thesopranos #virtualtalkshow
Virtual segment #11 live on Zoom 5/29/20. Johnny talk's with actor Gino Cafarelli on whats happenig during the Coronavirus. #actor #mobtown #virtualtalkshow
NEW: Virtual segment #10 live on Zoom 5/22/20.
Johnny talk's with actor, comedian Mike Bocchetti on whats happenig in his life these days during the Coronavirus. #comedian #mikebocchettti #entertainmentvirtualtalk #artielange #virtualentertainmenttalk
"Locked Down with Johnny Potenza" Featuring Pro Studio Musician Mark Montague. Mark is best known for playing bass & cowriter for The Peter Criss Band (Original drummer for KIss & Five For Fighting) ) Virtual segment #9 live on Zoom 5/15/20.
"Locked Down with Johnny Potenza" Virtural segment #8 live on Zoom 5/11/20. Special guest American freestyle & salsa music singer George LaMond. #freestylemusic #salsamusic #virturaltalkshow
"Locked Down with Johnny Potenza" Virtural segment #7 live on Zoom 5/11/20. Special guest actor, producer John Bianco.
"Locked Down with Johnny Potenza" Virtural segment #6 live on Zoom 5/7/20. My special guest comedian & creator of "Uncle Vinny" Anthony Rodia. #comedy #unclevinnyvidoes #laughing
"Locked Down with Johnny Potenza", Virtural segment #5 live on Zoom 5/3/20. My special guest Italian American Jazz/ Cabaret Singer Vanessa Racci.
"Locked Down with Johnny Potenza”, My special guest actor, director, producer , writter Ronnie Marmo. Virtural segment #4 live on Zoom 4/30/20.
"Locked Down with Johnny Potenza" segment #3 live on Zoom 4/16/20. Johnny's special guest comedian Mike Marino calls in from Los Angeles California & checks in. #stayhome #talkshow #lockdowncoronavirus
NEW: Episode #4-pre-recorded live 3/5/20. Johnny's guest features author, drummer Joey Cassata, Super-Welterweight Champion Yuri Foreman, NY Giants #83 Scott Simonson & The Killer Joe Band. Johnny P get's up & plays drums for a song with Killer Joe. #entertainmentvarietyshow #sportcelebrities #talkshow #latenighttalkshows #yuriforeman #joeycassata #scottsimonson #thekillerjoeband
"Locked Down with Johnny Potenza" segment #2 live on Zoom 4/16/20. My special guest comedian, ventriloquist John "Gemini" Lombardi.
Hello to all of my family, friends, and followers,
This is Johnny Potenza and I would like to take some time to address some thoughts and concerns that have been on my mind recently.
First things first -
Please be safe, be careful, and most importantly, be smart. Stay home unless it’s totally necessary to go out. If there is a need to leave the house, please protect yourselves at all times with rubber gloves and masks. Watch and listen to everything around you that is happening. This is as real as a heart attack. There are a lot of naïve people out there that have absolutely no respect for others and the serious situation that we are ALL dealing with regarding the coronavirus.
Remember - We ALL need to work together in saving our nation's lives. As Americans, we need to all join together and help each other get through this. This is all we have.
Last note -
Please don’t throw your rubber gloves and masks on the streets like I have been seeing. Put them in the garbage. You don't want germs and neither do we. This world is our home. That being said, stay positive and God Bless America!
Best,
Johnny P
CANCELED: April 2, 2020 Episode 5, featuring Comedian Mike Bocchetti, Miss Big Apple 2019-Miss Staten Island 2018 & DSNY, Nicole Doz,Actor, Producer John Bianco & “The Thomas Wait’s Project’. All guest from canceled shows due to the Coronavirus will be rescheduled once we all get back to a normal living again. God Bless.
Episode #3 will start airing this week Thursday March 13, 2020. Check out air dates & times on this website. (Show was supposed to start airing last Thursday but we had a technical difficulties).
NOTE: No more seats avaliable for our studio audience for the March 5, 2020 the "Up Late with Johnny Potenza" show. We are all filled up & are going to need a bigger boat. Sorry seating is first come first serve. So if you ever want to come to a future show get on the list early. I wish a had a studio that had unlimited seating.
Checkout the new opening of the “Up Late with Johnny Potenza” show. “Up Late” theme song written by Johnny Potenza & Richie Scarlet ©2020
Coming March 5, 2020 on "Up Late with Johnny Potenza"
Special guest from the NY Giants #83 Scott Simonson, Super Welterweight World Boxing Champ Yuri Foreman, author/ drummer Joey Cassata & The Killer Joe Band. To be part of our free studio audience go to the “Up Late Tapings” tab & get on the list. #entertainmentvarietyshow #scottsimonson #yuriforeman #joeycassata #thekillerjoeband #uplatewithjohnnypotenza
February 6, 2020 is the next “Up Late with Johnny Potenza” show featuring special guest actor Lou Martini Jr, author Nick Christopher, comedian & host of NYC Crime Report & “The Live Music Experience” of Jem & The Vibe. For free studio audience seating go to the “Up Late Tapings” tab & get your name on the list. You won’t get in the show unless your name is on the list. It’s very easy to do.
Latest write up in the AWE section of the Staten Island Advance 1/2/20 by the one & only Carol Ann Benanti. #silive #statenislandadvance #comedians #actors #talent #musicians #latenightwithjohnnyp @carolannbenanti @johnnypotenzaofficial
January 6, 2020 is the next “Up Late with Johnny Potenza” show featuring actor Lenny Venito, comedian Tara Cannistraci, author, publicist Nick Christophers, from the indi film “Martyr Maker” actors Alexander Mercier, Cory Duyal & Uzi Mann & rock band “On The Rocks”
Great time being back on the “Morning” show at Compound Media 12/10/19 with host Bill Schulz & the charming Joann Nosuchinsky. Special guest that morning was my pal comedian Don Jamieson (“That Don Jamieson Show” formally “That Metal Show”). To watch this show & all “Mornin” shows subscribe to CompoundMedia.com, save 20% off of first time subscribers by meationing the “Up Late with Johnny Potenza” or “Late Night with Johnny P” show with promo code #Compound20
Our first show went very good. We had a full studio audience & had to turn away a least a couple of dozzen request for seating. I must say it felt good but I’m rusty & it’s going to take a couple of shows to get my edge back. It was cool seeing everyone that came down, it seems like 2 years came & went. All the talent on the show were great but the only bumper was the day before the show our friend comedian Mike Marino canceled out on us due to a corporate gig. Next show is Jan.6, 2020.
Nov. 2019 Here are some stills from the new Martin Scorsese film “The Irishman” staring Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Ray Romano & Robert Deniro. Funny story on how I got in the movie, I was called in by world known casting director Ellen Lewis for a read after seeing my show “Late Nigh with Johnny P” on MNN in Manhatten, Ellen is known for looking for new faces. The audition was for a small scene with Robert Deniro, I was called back a 2nd time but didn’t get the part but Ellen Lewis was kind enough to give me a couple of days as a day player in the wedding scene. A day player in the business is a featured part or scene with no speaking lines with Sag pay, so I was named “Wise Guy #3” & I was in the end credits as “Wise Guy #3” at the wedding. It was a great time & even better watching Martin Scorsese do his thing as well as seeing some on my favorite actors at work in person. I will always remember this day it was a moment to remember.
Newest update as of Oct.1, 2019 our first official “Up Late with Johnny Potenza” show will be taping Dec.5, 2019 @ CTV-Staten Island Community Television. Featuring actor Garry Pastore, director Mark Wiley’s “Made In Chinatown” with actor Tony Ray Rossi & my very special guest the one & only “The Amazing Kreskin”, Kreskin is one of the best mentalist around to this day and was on the Johnny Carson show 88 times. I am humbled to have all this great talent on my first show. They are all pros in the business. #entertainmentvarietyshow #theamazingkreskin #garrrypastore #mikemarino #madeinchinatownthemovie #tonyrayrossi #statenlsand #netflix #markwiley #youtube #vimeo #actors #comedians #nobullshitters
Current update: Johnny P teams up again with Richie Scarlet producing the new theme song for the new show "Up Late with Johnny Potenza" 9/17/19 #richiescarlet #johnnypotenza #entertainmentvarietyshow #latenighttalkshows #acefrehley #uplatewithjohnnypotenza
Today August 19, 2019 we go public with the "Talent Bookings" for season one of "Up Late with Johnny Potenza" an entertainment variety show that will be all entertainment & will have nothing to do with or the mention of politics. All national & local talent welcome from actors, comedians, producers, directors, musicians, solo music acts, original bands, magicians, sport figures, authors, cooking segments, heath segments, ect.
Email: uplatejp+bookings@gmail.com, subject line: Bookings. Attach electronic press kit & promo photos, ect. Please note that all submissions will be reviewed & not guaranteed a spot on the shows season 1 but if approved for a spot you will be on our standy list. Please don’t leave comments or inbox me about bookings, that’s what the email is for.
Good luck to all & thank you.
Best Johnny Potenza
#talent #actors #comedians #producers #johnheiser #netflix #directors#musicacts #bands #magicians #sportfigures #teddyatlas #cooking #health #imdb
June 27, 2019 Hello my family & friends, Just updating all on our next move, today me & my producer John Heiser were invited to be guest on the “Mornin” show. Check it out on Compound Media.
Back stage at Back stage at the “The Dr Oz Show”
Introducing my new producer John Heiser for the new production of “Up Late with Johnny Potenza”, John Heiser Jr. has been working in the television industry for the last 25 years & is a big part of the new show.
April 19, 2019 Hello to our family & friends, Wishing everyone a Happy Easter & holiday weekend. We posted that we are looking for comedy sketch writers for our new production of “Up Late with Johnny Potenza” if interested please email us at johnnyptv@yahoo.com, subject line “Comedy Stetch Writers”. We will keep you all updated on future updates. Best Johnny P
March 20, 2019
Hello all,
Hope everybody is doing well. It's time to go public & let everyone know that I will be back in action with our new production of "Up Late with Johnny Potenza" in the fall of 2019 produced by John Heiser Jr. I just want to say a special thank you from the heart to all my family & friend's who were there for me & the family during our devastating time from the loss of our Michele. I'm blessed to have you all in my life. Michele will be forever in my heart & in yours, she would want me to pick myself up, accomplish my dreams & take this to the big time so here we go. We will keep you posted.
Thank you & much love
Johnny P
#entertainmentvarietyshow #actors #comedians #producers #musicians#alltalent #imdb #latenightwithjohnnyp #johnnypotenza #micheledivitto #johnheiser
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Happy 2019 New Year to my family & friends, Just wanted to say hello & let everyone know I’m hanging in there day by day. 2018 was a devastating year for me & the family with the loss of my fianc’e Michele & praying that 2019 we can try to heal. I will be posting news in the late spring on the up & coming new production of “Up Late with Johnny Potenza”. There is no start up date as of now but we are looking at the late fall of 2019. This past year I have been praticing & playing my drums a lot again getting back to where it all started, it’s a great stress release. On a last note if your not all ready subscribed please show your support & subscribe to one our 3 Youtube channels or all, also log on to vimeo.com & subscribe to that as well, it is all free. Thank you & talk to you all soon. Best Johnny P
Hello to all my family & friends, Just wanted to thank everyone for all for your love & support during these hard times with the passing of my fianc’e Michele Divitto who passed away October 15, 2018 from stage 4 breast cancer. This has been a very heartbreaking year for myself, the family & all those who loved Michele. One thing I learned from this tragedy is that life is so short & we have to make the best of everyday with the ones we love because you never know when the last time you will see them. I would give my left arm to have Michele here with us today but God called upon his angel to come back to heaven. That being said I wish you all the very best of the holiday season & a safe happy new year. I will keep everyone updated 2019 whats next for Johnny P & the new production of “Up Late with Johnny Potenza” Best Always Johnny
My family & friends,
I'm writing with the heavyest heart I ever had to carry. Today October 15, 2018 my fiance who was the love of my life & best friend has passed away early this afternoon after a 5 year battle with breast cancer. Speaking for myself & our family we are devastated & heartbroken over the loss of Michele who was one of a kind with the biggest & most honest heart out of any woman I ever knew. Anyone who had the pleasure of having Michele as a family member or friend knew she was a special woman. We will miss her more than words will say. Untill we met again my sweet bear, I will carry you in my heart forever.
Love Always Johnny
Sept, 2018-Hello all my family & friends,
Hope all is well. Just updating everyone on what's next. There is no set date yet as of now when we start up the new show, all is I can say is that I'm working hard behind the scenes putting together a new production crew & working on ideas for the new show "Up Late with Johnny Potenza", coming sometime in 2019. We will keep you all updated as time goes on. Stay cool! Best Always Johnny Potenza #entertainmentvarietyshow #imdb #actors#comedians #productioncrew #producers #musicians #alltalent@johnnypotenzaofficial
Covering the Kreischer Mansion summer concerts on Staten Island August 4, 2018 presented by Rick Risp Productions. Great event & all the bands sounded great. We didn't get to do a lot of interviews do to the heat it was 90 degrees hot & humid. CTV's own Terry Converse filmed most of the event & will be airing on public access tv in the fall of 2018. All involved in the photo below (L-R) Tony Hanson of Fenix Studio's, Johnny P, Rick Risp Productions & Brian owner of the Kreisher Mansion.
Rick Rick Productions is back this summer with live music starting August 4, 2018 at the Kreisecher Mansion 4500 Arthur Kill Road Staten Island. Gates open at 12pm-9pm. CTV-Staten Island Community Television will be filming the event & for a favor to my dear friend Rick Rispoli, I will be doing on location interviews with the talent & public. Checkout the great lineup of bands as Never Say Die, The Flatpickers plus many more, all info is on the flyer below. Special appearence by comedian Craig Loydgren. Hope to see all our family & friends there. Best Johnny P
@johnnypotenzaoffical #rickrispoli #johnbrullo #davidflynn #uplatewithjohnnypotenza #statenisland #ctv #nybnoneofyourbusiness #fenstudios
On July 12 & 13 I had the pleasure of working on the film "Made in Chinatown" with actor, comedian Tony Darrow & actor, director Paul Borghese in 3 scenes. A lot of great actors were in the film & some are friends of mine & were on my Late Night with Johnny P Show such as Artie Pasquale, Tony Ray Rossi, my Uncle Vincent Pastore, Goumba Johnny Sialiano, Paul Borghese, Tony Ray Rossi, Jeff "Fat Rat Bastard & new friends John Deblasio, Angelo Lutz & John Tarangelo. Special thank you to writer Mark Wiley for the opportunity to work on the film. #madeinchinatown
Hello family & friends, I'm checking in with everyone to let you all know that I'm enjoying my time off from the show just chilling, relaxing & working behind the scenes in the entertainment business. On June 21, 2018 I was honored to be presented with "The King's of Staten Island" award at the Richmond County Country Club. That was a great night that I shared with family & friends.
It's official that my new show will start taping in January 2019. I'm in pre-production with my music producer & dear friend Richie Scarlet for our future recordings. Richie Scarlet is currently playing in the Ace Frehley Band, Ace is the original guitarist of the legendary rock band KISS & rock n' roll hall of famer. Richie Scarlet also produced my former band NYB "None of Your Business". One of the songs we will be recording is the new opening theme song for my new late night show "Up Late with Johnny Potenza", I'm looking to get the sound of the old school big band era of Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich meets the funk rock sound of todays genre. I will havesome top players on the recordings. I'm also writing with my pal Mark Montague from the Peter Criss Band, Five for Fighting & solo artist. Mark also wrote & recorded with NYB, also my good friend recording engineer & my sound engineer for the Late Night with Johnny P Show Frankie D'Augusta. Frankie is best known for engineering "Frampton Comes Alive" & the list goes on. All I can say now is that some members of NYB & my late night band Killer Joe & the lido soul revue will be on the recording as well. Still trying to coordinate the players & recording sessions, we will keep you all posted. Best Johnny P July 2018
Photo by Jo Cavallo ©2018 Potenza Entertainment.
NEW writeup on SIlive.com Jan.15, 2018. A fresh take on 'Late Night With Johnny P' in store for 2018. Special thankyou to our #1 reporter at The Staten Island Advance Carol Ann Benanti. Thankyou for all the years of support.
Happy New Year 2018 to all our family & friends. Our series finale will start airing the 4th week on January 2018, we will keep you posted. Thankyou all to all the years of support, be back in production Fall 2018 with my new show "Up Late With Johnny Potenza"
The Late Night With Johnny P Show Welcomes Ace Frehley (Original Kiss Guitarist) to the St.George Theatre Feb.2, 2018, also playing side by side with Ace our good friend Richie Scarlet! Tickets on sale at the St. George Theatre Box Offcie or Ticketmaster. @johnnypotenzaofficial
The Late Night With Johnny P Christmas Show on Fios Verison & Spectrum Cable TV, also online on Vimeo.com (watch it right here on the website on the link below) Special Guest Comedian, Radio Pesonality Goumba Johnny Sialiano, Miss USA International 2017 Stephanie Ellen Almelda, Comedian Jeff "Fatratbastard" Pirrami & Hip Hop Artist P-Kash. johnnyptv.com @johnnypotenzaofficial
Checkout Decembers issue of TalentRaters Magazine 2 page writeup on The Late Night With Johnny P Show. Order your copy on talentraters.com! Promo below is a Blog for the magazine, the full writeup is in the TR Magazine on left of the blog. Please suppport this magazine, it's the future for your local & national talent This months issue has New Yorks own actor Vinny Vella on the cover!
(Part 1 & 2) Johnny P featured writeup in the Decemember 2017 "Wise Guy" Issue #6 of TR Magazine. A behind the scenes look at the last 10 seasons of Late Night With Johnny P Show & whats next for Potenza? #talentraters#johnnyp #entertainmentvarietyshow #josephbennett@johnnypotenzaofficial
Hello all, hope your all getting ready for the holiday. Enjoy it as much as you can with your family & friends we only get it once a year! Our pre-recorded Series Finale will air the 4th week of January 2018, we will keep you all posted. Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas, Best Always Johnny P
Free Late Night With Johnny P collectable "Friendship Lights" for all our guest & studio audience at the series finale show.
Had a great time working on Martin Scorsese's new film "The Irishman" Starring Robert Deniro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Ray Ramono, Katherine Narducci & many other great actors & talent. I want to say a special thankyou to Ellen Lewis & her amazing staff. Have a great holiday season & God Bless.
Late Night With Johnny P Show Flashback with the one & only actor William Forsythe for a one on one sit down interview on his past & present life as an actor in the entertainment business. Live Feb.26, 2015 @Staten Island Community Television.
Johnny P on drums with Killer Joe & The Late Night Band with special guest Nick Ferraro "The Philly Elvis" live on Late Night With Johnny P August 9, 2017.
Contact me johnnyptv@yahoo.com
Checkout Johnny Potenza in the opening scene of "Jersey Shore Massacre" ©2014
About Johnny P
Somehow it feels "right" that jack-of-all-trades Johnny Potenza grew up the son of a firefighter-slash-old-time plasterer. After all, this Brooklyn-born and Staten Island- raised Renaissance Man has spent his life pursuing multiple paths, too, logging time as a musician, a TV producer and an on-camera performer. And, as if that wasn’t enough, along the way he carried on the family tradition of plastering – as his on-again, off-again “survival” job. Indeed, Johnny Potenza is nothing if not a survivor.
Late Night with Johnny P Theme song by NYB