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There's an interesting story about that episode which you might or might not know about. This is from the Court TV website Yeah, I remember seeing this story.

I've seen 4 or 5 episodes so far. I think my favorite (warning: minor spoilers ahead) is the one where Larry gets roped into supporting his friend at her incest survivor's group, then realizes that he's the only non-survivor present and makes up a terrible incest story so he'll fit in. Or maybe the one where he brings the hooker to his dad's house, where they all smoke pot and the hooker starts teaching Larry's 80-something year-old dad how to talk like a gangsta. The hooker and the baseball game episode may be my all-time favorite.

I thought Gloria myself but only after first thinking it was Adriana.

And it only gets better.

Paulie has got him beat... 'SOPRANO' STAR'S THUG PAST By LEONARD GREENE March 20, 2006 -- 'WALNUTS' WAS NUTS IN 1970S Before he became knee-breaking "Sopranos" henchman Paulie Walnuts, TV tough guy Tony Sirico was a low-level, gun-toting shakedown artist who threatened to kill cops and hinted that he once whacked a guy with five bullets in the head, an explosive new report reveals. Although Sirico, 63, has made no secret that his art imitates his life, the thug-turned-thespian has kept the details of his checkered past as closely guarded as a "Sopranos" script. But a newly published document sheds a harsh light on Sirico's criminal past - showcasing the life of an armed, arrogant hoodlum. According to court documents obtained by TheSmokingGun.com, Sirico was shaking down a Manhattan nightclub in 1970 when he got pinched for threatening the lives of city cops and a nightclub owner. Sirico was sentenced to prison for seven years, of which he served three. At his sentencing, according to a transcript of the proceeding, a prosecutor outlined the bullying style that Sirico would later bring to HBO. Sirico was working his mob magic on a discotheque called "Together" on 59th Street, telling club owner John Addison how he dealt with guys who didn't obey. "You hit them over the head with a baseball bat and they come around," Sirico said. Then, according to prosecutor Gerald Hinckley, Sirico explained to Addison the penalty for non-compliance. A previous owner's bouncer was thrown out a window, another club was shut down, and another man named Bobby Woods suffered the ultimate punishment. "You saw what happened to him," Sirico said to Addison, according to the transcript. Addison knew. "Mr. Bobby Woods was found dead with five bullets in his head in Queens with a .32 automatic," Hinckley told the judge. Addison went to the cops anyway, and seven detectives were assigned to the Sirico case. But one day when detectives assigned to follow him botched a surveillance, Sirico and an associate turned the tables on the cops and followed the unmarked car, running it into a traffic divider at Broadway and West 72nd Street. According to the transcript, an angry Sirico went back to the nightclub and confronted Addison. "I'm going to come back here and I'm going to carve my initials in your forehead," Sirico screamed. "You put those guys on me. I'm going to take care of them. You want to play with guns? We got guns. We're going to shoot them. "I have an arsenal of weapons and an army of men, and I'm going to use them, and after I take care of those guys I'm going to come back here and carve my initials in your forehead. You better learn a lesson. You better show me the respect I deserve." A frightened Addison ran outside, where cops were still staking out his club. They went in and dragged the mobster out, and found a .32-caliber automatic handgun in his waistband. Sirico was indicted for extortion, coercion and felony gun possession, and pleaded guilty to the gun charge.

Losing weight and growing his hair out did nothing for his acting ability or confidence. He acts just like he did when he was a young fat kid, bad. My guess, he is related to someone of importance at HBO or involved in the production of the show.

Speak for yourself, I'm batting 1000 with my predictions.

Speaking of Christopher... Did you catch when he was talking to the FBI guys and they asked for info on any possible suspected terrorists he may have seen, blah...blah...blah..? Meanwhile, five minutes later he says hello to two middle east guys/friends in the Bing that give best wishes for Tony's recovery. Anything? Maybe, maybe not. Only the shadow knows....

Along the lines of ass-kissing, Christopher stole Paulie's idea about the CD player for the hospital room. Not that that matters. It might.

Exactly.

No thanks, I'm not a real fan of all that cryabout life like a baby shit.

And I'm not so sure the reason Paulie was fighting with Vito about taking AJ home had anything to do with knowing Vito is gay. I took it as more along the lines of pure ass kissing.

I thought the episode was weak. I've never been a fan of the dream scenarios. I'm guessing Tony comes out of the coma and is only a little screwed up. However I think he will decide enough is enough and wants to leave the life or turn over control. How ironic would that be? Maybe, maybe not. AJ isn't killing anyone, except me with his bad acting. If Vito dies it will be at the hands of Paulie and Christopher and it probably won't happen this season. I see Chrsitopher now owns Johnny's Maserati. I know this is re-visiting last weeks episode, but I there was a big problem with the writing. Johnny Sack is a boss. How would him being in jail cause a finanical hardship of the magnitude he would have to sell his car and maybe lose his house? Aside from increased attorney fees what changed? A boss is not on the street making collections. Everyone still has to kick up and probably kick up more to keep him happy. It's not as if business stops. You saw the discussion with Silvio stating the case he would collect and hold Tony's take, and pass money on to Carmela. Meanwhile a boss of major NY family is in jail and can't rub two nickles together. I'm sorry but that just doesn't ring true.

This ain't the first Sanford and Son marathon.

Get the fuck out of here. How the hell do you know who has or who has not experienced true tragedy in life, and what the fuck does appreciating or liking Nirvana have to do with any of that shit? One has got nothing to do with the other my friend. How old are you anyways? I got news, for you a lot of what Nirvana fans back in the day considered true life tragedy were nothing more than pimples, having to clean your room, and having to ask their dad for a new skateboard. And who the hell can't pronounce a simple name like Dylan when they are 23 and in college?

I can agree because it's already in the lineup, but I wish they would have a maraton of Barney Miller or WKRP. Wouldn't leave the couch all weekend. No doubt. I like the TV marathon concept, always have. But TVLand is either doing marathons of shows already being aired or about to be put in the lineup. I never understood the idea of showing 48 hours worth of a series before you start to show it every day. Some of these shows were so short lived they can't even fill 48 hours of programming. Anyways, I'm with you on Barney Miller and WKRP. I could also dig something like the Odd Couple, Bob Newhart, or the Honeymooners.

Don't get me wrong, I love Sanford and Son, but TVLand and these damn marathons bore the hell out of me. It's not like they dont already have the show airing multiple times a day.

Thank you kind sir.

Want me to mail a disc again? I have one last copy of that BFT! Guy, only if it is no trouble. In return I can send you a rare photo I have of Weizen with G.W. Bush and Johnny E playing poker with some dogs.

For the record, I totally agree. (I think ) Cobain gets much more attention and credit than he deserves. I feel the same way about Prince. I heard two ass wipes on the radio the other day claim Prince was the most important musician of the 20th century.

Clem, what's your point?

It looks like this one may be lost. Any chance someone can burn and send me an extra copy? I will cover any costs associated with.

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