MTV President: Proud to be from Paterson

You can take the kid out of Paterson, but you can't take Paterson out of the kid.  Watch this space for an interview with MTV President Doug Herzog talking about Paterson.  He continues a long line of former Patersonians who achieved great success in the entertainment world but remain proud of their Paterson roots.  Jerry Zaks is a Tony Award-Winning Broadway director. Bette Midler is the daughter of parents who owned Midler's Dry Clearners on Twelfth Ave.  Bruce Vilanch, who appeared in plays for all four years at Eastside High, is a Hollywood comedy writer for many performers and shows, including the Academy Awards.  Lou Costello was a comedy star on stage and screen, frequently saying at the end of a show, "Good night to everyone in Paterson, New Jersey."  Bucky Pizzarelli is a star jazz performer.