Robert Downey Jr. was on more than a joy ride for his Max original series Downey Dream Cars. It was for a purpose. The award-winning actor looked to reduce his carbon footprint by modifying his beloved classic vehicles. Riding shotgun for this endeavor was Chris Mazzilli, founder and owner of Dream Car Restorations/Cmc Motors. He challenged his team and connected Downey with others to push the limits for six eco-friendly mods from a prized family collection. Among them was his mom’s beloved 1969 Mercedes Benz 280 Se, which saw a modern diesel engine installation, conversion to biodiesel, and transition to suede interior made from recycled plastics. Crews put in a first-generation modern hybrid engine and a first-of-its-kind prototype Aclima air quality sensor in the 1966 Buick Riviera. A 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is now equipped with an electric motor and adorned with an interior made from mushrooms. Rounding out the bunch was...
- 5/1/2024
- TV Insider
Passion is usually the fuel that drives people to establish their businesses, and Chris Mazzilli has turned his passions into some of the most successful ventures in New York. They say you can only be a jack of all trades and a master of none, but Chris seems to be a master of all the trades he has invested in and for anyone who has no idea who this man, here are a few facts to let you know more about him. 1. He is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology Chris Mazzilli attended the Fashion Institute of
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- 8/4/2019
- by Aiden Mason
- TVovermind.com
Standup comedian Kumail Nanjiani relocated to New York City from Chicago in 2007 to jump-start his career. Fast-forward just two years, and Nanjiani has been named a comedian to watch by Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and New York magazine, writes for and performs on the Comedy Central series "Michael & Michael Have Issues," has appeared on "The Late Show With David Letterman," "The Colbert Report," and Comedy Central's "Hot List," and is touring his standup act. This year he's also developing a sitcom pilot for NBC.And he did it with a little help from his friends. Nanjiani knew other Chicago transplants in New York, such as comedian Pete Holmes, and he'd opened for Zach Galifianakis on tour before moving to the city. As soon as he landed in New York, Nanjiani started performing regularly at open-mike nights, where he met and built relationships with more-established comics like Eugene Mirman and Michael Showalter.
- 2/11/2010
- backstage.com
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