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An innovative look at the life of fictional Mafia Capo Tony Soprano, this serial is presented largely first person, but additional perspective is conveyed by the intimate conversations Tony has with his psychotherapist. We see Tony at work, at home, and in therapy. Moments of black comedy intersperse this aggressive, adult drama, with adult language, and extreme violence. Written by
David Fowler
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The legacy lives on. (syndication)
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Trivia
Joe Pantoliano was told when he first took the role of Ralph that the character would only last two seasons.
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Goofs
The layout of the windows in Dr. Melfi's inner room/office is illogical. That is, in an early episode, we see Tony dodge Silvio in the hallway of Melfi's office building. It appears to be a typical medical plaza building with multiple physician's offices on that hallway (e.g. the dentist Silvio was visiting, the office into which Tony ducked, and Dr. Melfi's office which we also see.) We see Melfi's office here in the middle of the hallway, not on the corner of the building. Therefore, the two sets of windows in Melfi's inner office are illogical. The windows in front of Tony (behind Melfi) make sense, as they are in a straight line from the hallway. However, the windows to Tony's right are not possible, as they would be looking into the office of the neighboring physician's office on the hallway.
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Quotes
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the dean of a college that Meadow is applying to is asking Tony for a $10,000 donation]
Carmela Soprano:
I think you should pay him, Tony.
Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.:
No fucking way!
Carmela Soprano:
What, your daughter's future isn't worth 10,000 dollars?
Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.:
That's not it. That motherfucker's full of shit. He's shaking me down.
Carmela Soprano:
No, he's not.
Anthony 'Tony' Soprano Sr.:
Oh, yeah? Who knows more about extortion, me or you?
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Soundtracks
"Woke Up This Morning"
(Opening Credits)
Written by
Larry Love,
Mountain of Love, Mississippi Guitar Love and
Rev D. Wayne Love
Performed by A3 (Alabama 3)
Courtesy of Geffen Records, Inc.
Under license from Universal Music Special Markets, Inc.
Contains a sample from "Standing At The Burial Ground"
by Mississippi Fred McDowell
Contains a sample from "Mannish Boy"
Performed by
Muddy Waters
Used courtesy of Sony Music
Contains elements from "Tell Me"
Performed by
Chester Burnett
Under license from Universal Music Special Markets, Inc.
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When this show is on it's game, it is brilliant, amazing television. So well-cast, well-written and well directed, it shows what cable TV can achieve. Now, like any creative vehicle, it too can fall short. There are messy, uneven episodes. The season ender this year was rather all over the place and unsatisfying, but, overall, great television. Gandolfini deserves all the praise coming his way. (His monolouge as a hitman describing his first "hit" in True Romance is a great piece of work). Bravo!!