Although Hollywood film critics undoubtedly regard him as a hack, it should be remembered that Mattei worked with many well-known cult filmmakers like Jesus Franco, Joe D'Amato, Lucio Fulci and Claudio Fragasso, and got to direct such well-known stars as Lou Ferrigno, Reb Brown, Bo Svenson, Donald Pleasence and Richard Harris.
This show was an educational, comedy and interview shows with guests such as Lou Ferrigno (who was Hulk on the popular TV show).
In 1993 Lou Ferrigno was brought in to speak to Sharks players about the benefits of weight-training.
During its early years famous bodybuilders such as Lou Ferrigno, Robbie Robinson, Ed Corney, and Chris Dickerson competed in the Masters Olympia well into their 40's, 50's, and even 60's (there was a division for each age group).
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Bodybuilders who have trained at Vince's Gym over the years include "Body by" Jake Steinfeld, Lou Ferrigno ("The Incredible Hulk"), Frank Zane, Don Howorth and even Arnold Schwarzenegger.