After a minor backstage dispute with Godfrey, LaRosa violated an unwritten rule against Godfrey show regulars hiring personal management, despite the fact their contracts contained no such prohibition. Given Godfrey's popularity, the incident became a national scandal at the time, made worse when Godfrey explained the firing by declaring LaRosa had "lost his humility," precipitating a public backlash against Godfrey himself.
After a minor backstage conflict with Godfrey, LaRosa violated an unspoken rule about hiring personal managers for regulars. Given Godfrey's popularity, this incident escalated into a national scandal when Godfrey justified the firing by claiming LaRosa had "lost his humility," resulting in public disapproval of both individuals.