DISQUS

Tom Watson · 2 years ago

That's a classic picture - I believe it was taken at the old Westchester Premiere Theater, where I saw Chuck Berry perform back in the day. Reputedly mob-owned, of course.

Rickles had a great story the other night on Jon Stewart about playing for mobsters at the Copa - how his mother made the made men put their guns on the table. Hilarious.

I think Chase did a cool job exploring the Oceans syndrome with the exploits and ambitions of Christopher Moltisanti (may god rest his soul).

Tom Watson · 2 years ago

Good mention of the Westchester Premiere Theater here, in a 1995 column by our old buddy Jerry Capeci:

http://www.ganglandnews.com/column429.htm

M.A. Peel · 2 years ago

Tom, thanks for the link. I've never read anything about Chase talking about his own experiences or awareness of the mob in Jersey or New York. Maybe after the series.

Tom Watson · 2 years ago

Yeah me either, that would be interesting. Growing up around NY area, the mob was a presence - you just knew. Certain restaurants, social clubs, storefronts etc. And it was indeed a lifestyle - clothes, cars, jewelry, music. I grew up in Yonkers, and I just knew (plus there'd be the occasional hit).

Nicolas · 1 year ago

Cool...

Isis · 6 months ago

This is indeed very cool! thanks for sharing this!