DeCarlo worked as an entertainment agent and nightclub manager. At one time DeCarlo managed Sonny & Cher and Pips International, a restaurant on Rodeo Drive. DeCarlo also managed famous stripper Candy Barr, a Cohen mistress. In 1948, he was convicted and served a prison term for mail theft. DeCarlo was also a good friend with Los Angeles Dodger Manager Tom Lasorda, who's friendship with DeCarlo landed Lasorda in the middle of Sports Illustrated special report on gambling. Joseph DeCarlo died on Feb 18, 2016 [1]