The weekly reality TV show will air on Fox 45, WBFF on Saturday afternoons beginning October 2. It is also a social movement inviting fans and sponsors to join the cast in changing the city for good.
The cast of entrepreneurs and philanthropists hope to inspire 70,000 companies to change the lives of approximately 700,000 living in the city and more than 2.7 million in the greater area. The cast of seven includes: Brad “Young Gun” Bergersen - owner of 24k Brokers; Ken “The Kennector” Rochon - owner of Absolute Entertainment and Perfect Networker; A.J. “The Coach” Ali - writer, producer, actor and holistic wellness expert; Steve “The Godfather” de Castro - CEO of Big Steaks Management (Ruth’s Chris, etc.); William “Peaches” Peach - residential realtor and real estate investor; Vince “The Closer” Sharps - owner of Columbia-based Graphic Press printing; Brian “B-Money” Jarosinski - wealth manager, model, former pro baseball player.
Each episode begins with the Good Fellas at one of Steve de Castro’s restaurants, talking about and watching video of a family in need in Baltimore. The Good Fellas move into action, enlisting the help of local companies, celebrities, city leaders and ordinary people. The community participates in a fundraising event and the family is blessed with their needs met and more.
“It’s a chance for viewers to not only watch reality TV, but also to participate in the outcome of the show, and the city. It truly is the next generation of television and I’m proud to be a part of something so special.” - A.J. Ali
During the civil rights movement in the sixties, people would say, “If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.” Be a part of the solution. (call-out) Join the movement for the premier charity VIP event on September 23 from 6 – 10pm at Pier V. The Rock the Pier event will be filmed and part of the first episode, with proceeds benefiting Living Classrooms. Purchase tickets at www.goodfellasofbaltimore.com.
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#520 Hubert Cumberdale said:
This might be the worst idea for a show ever. Who decided to put this on the air? Nice timeslot too, I bet a lot of people will watch this on Saturdays instead of college football.
Also I personally know Brian Jarosinski and he is an idiot. Go ahead and talk to the guy, his IQ is about a 2. He doesn’t “run” any businesses, and he is not a “wealth manager”. He works for a crappy company selling bootlegged life insurance. He also spends his nights wearing bedazzled shirts and going to second rate clubs like Mosaic with dudes who appear to be 35-40.
As far as his claim to be a former “professional athlete”, that is completely false. He was never drafted or signed by any Major League Baseball team. Go ahead and look it up online, he was never, ever signed by a Major League team. He did play for some bush league Independent team in Southern Maryland, which I guess he calls “professional baseball”. Bottom line : this show sucks and Brian Jarosinski is a loser, and everyone but him seems to know it.
09.12.10 at 9:09 am
#521 Jen said:
I would rather watch paint dry… do people really watch this sh*t
09.12.10 at 5:24 pm
#578 Lena Hunt said:
In a world where the negative is sensationalized and on a planet where evil is alluring, it is very refreshing and life saving to have something that is positive and uplifting. Wrapped up in a reality show (something that everyone loves to watch) with the option for the viewers to participate kicks the reality part of it into super high gear.
Our country faces the toughest times ever known with the economy, unemployment’s soaring increases, stress, and unstable times yet enters Good Fellas to deliver, help, hope, and reality entertainment. Perfectly. When this world needs it.
I’m honored to know that there are still people out there like you. I hope to be able to assist you in any way possible. I want to say a special thanks to Ken Rochon for his reach into my life. Keep up the good work, fellas!
11.25.10 at 12:13 am