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Encyclopedia > Christopher (The Sopranos episode)
“Christopher”
The Sopranos episode
Episode no. Season 4
Episode 42
Guest stars see below
Written by Michael Imperioli
Directed by Tim Van Patten
Production no. 403
Original airdate September 29, 2002 (HBO)
Episode chronology
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Episode chronology

"Christopher" is the forty-second episode of the HBO original series The Sopranos and was the third of the show's fourth season. Its teleplay was written by Michael Imperioli, from a story idea by Imperioli and Maria Laurino. It was directed by Tim Van Patten and originally aired on September 29, 2002. The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase and originally broadcast on the HBO network. ... Image File history File links Sopranos_ep403. ... James Michael Imperioli (born March 26, 1966 in Mount Vernon, New York) is an Italian-American actor who is best known for his role as Christopher Moltisanti on The Sopranos. ... Tim Van Patten (born June 10, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American film director. ... September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... HBO (Home Box Office) is an American premium cable television network. ... In professional wrestling, no-show has a similar meaning to the more common usage. ... The Weight is the 43rd episode of the HBO original series, The Sopranos. ... This is an episode list for the crime drama The Sopranos. ... HBO (Home Box Office) is an American premium cable television network. ... The Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase and originally broadcast on the HBO network. ... James Michael Imperioli (born March 26, 1966 in Mount Vernon, New York) is an Italian-American actor who is best known for his role as Christopher Moltisanti on The Sopranos. ... Tim Van Patten (born June 10, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American film director. ... September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (273rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

Contents

Guest starring roles

Jerry Adler (born February 4, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American television and film actor best known for his roles as Herman Hesh Rabkin on The Sopranos, Mr. ... This article is about a fictional character from The Sopranos. ... Sharon Angela is an American film, television actress, screenwriter and director. ... Sharon Angela as Rosalie Aprile Rosalie Ro Aprile is a character on the HBO series, The Sopranos. ... Max Casella as Benny Fazio Max Casella (born June 6, 1967 in Washington D.C.) is an American actor who is best known for his roles on the television series Doogie Howser, M.D. from 1989 to 1993 and as the voice of Daxter in the Jak and Daxter video... Benny Fazio is a fictional character in the popular HBO television series The Sopranos. ... Little Paulie Germani is a fictional character from the highly acclaimed television series The Sopranos. ... Lola Glaudini, born November 24, 1972 is an American actress. ... A major plotline on the fictional HBO drama, The Sopranos, has been the FBIs ongoing pursuit of the DiMeo (NJ) and Lupertazzi (Brooklyn) crime families. ... Carmine Lupertazzi, Sr. ... Arthur J. Nascarella is an American character actor who has appeared in dozens of films, most often playing mobsters and cops. ... –friend Silver Cho Information Gender Male Age 50s Occupation FBI informant Title former capo in the DiMeo Crime Family Family Burt Gervasi (cousin) Children Jason Gervasi (son) James Gervasi (son) Portrayed by Arthur J. Nascarella Created by David Chase Carlo Gervasi, played by Arthur J. Nascarella, is a fictional character... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The following is a listing of fictional characters from the HBO series, The Sopranos that are friends or family of the Sopranos. ... Peter Riegert (born April 11, 1947 in New York City) is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Donald Schoenstein (aka Boon) in 1978s National Lampoons Animal House and as Sam Posner in the 1988 film, Crossing Delancey. ... The following is a listing of 132 of the fictional characters from the HBO series The Sopranos that are associated with the Soprano crime family (formerly known as the DiMeo crime family). ... Richard Romanus (b. ... The following is a listing of fictional characters from the HBO series, The Sopranos that are friends or family of the Sopranos. ... Paul Schulze as Ryan Chappelle in 24. ... The following is a listing of fictional characters from the HBO series, The Sopranos that are friends or family of the Sopranos. ... Special Agent Dwight Harris, played by Matt Servitto, is a fictional character on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. ... Joyce Van Patten (born March 9, 1934 in New York City) is an American actress who has appeared on TV on both As The World Turns and on The Odd Couple, in movies The Bad News Bears, and on stage on Broadway. ... The following is a listing of fictional characters from the HBO series, The Sopranos. ... The following is a listing of fictional characters from the HBO series, The Sopranos that are friends or family of the Sopranos. ... Montel Brian Anthony Williams (born July 3, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American television talk show host. ...

Episode recap

Silvio Dante decides to take action against protests for the Columbus Day Parade by Native Americans. Without Tony Soprano's approval, Silvio and Artie Bucco, along with a few other soldiers attempt to break up the riots where a Columbus effigy is to be burned. Silvio threatens them not to do so and sends Patsy Parisi to take it down. As they leave after being warned by the police, Artie Bucco has a glass bottle thrown at him and several other soldiers are injured. Tony learns about this and blames Silvio for intervening. Ralph Cifaretto meanwhile tries to threaten the protest leader, Del Redclay, to reconsider since Iron Eyes Cody—a popular Native American—may supposedly not be from his place of origin. Tony tries to pacify the situation by talking to an Indian chief to convince Redclay not to protest during the parade. Although this fails, the chief invites Tony and his crew to his casino to gamble. However, they do not realize it is Columbus Day until they drive off from the casino. Both the parade and protest occur without mob intervention, which angers Silvio. Tony tries to cheer him up by telling him how proud he should be for being who he is and not his heritage. Silvio Manfred Dante (often just Sil), played by Steven Van Zandt, is a fictional character on the HBO TV series The Sopranos. ... Columbus Day is a holiday celebrated in many countries in the Americas, commemorating the date of Christopher Columbuss arrival in the New World on October 12, 1492. ... Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples from the regions of North America now encompassed by the continental United States, including parts of Alaska. ... Information Aliases Ron Spears, Kevin Finnerty, Mr. ... Information Aliases Artie Gender Male Age late 40s Occupation Restaurateur Title Owner and head chef of Nuovo Vesuvio Relationships Charmaine Bucco (wife) Children Chiara Bucco (daughter) Melissa Bucco (daughter) Arthur Art Bucco III (son) Portrayed by John Ventimiglia Created by David Chase Arthur Artie Bucco, played by John Ventimiglia, is... The effigy of John Gower in Southwark Cathedral, London. ... Pasquale Patsy Parisi, played by Dan Grimaldi, is one of Tony Sopranos men on the fictional HBO TV series, The Sopranos. ... Information Aliases Henry Caruso Gender Male Age 51 (Deceased) Occupation Roofing company owner Title Former capo of the Aprile crew in the Soprano crime family Relationships Ronnie Cappoza (divorced), Tracee (ex-comare), Rosalie Aprile (ex-girlfriend), Janice Soprano (ex-girlfriend) Children Justin Cifaretto (son) Portrayed by Joe Pantoliano Created by... Iron Eyes Cody (left) shown with his frequent co-star Roy Rogers Iron Eyes Cody as the Crying Indian Iron Eyes Cody (April 3, 1907 – January 4, 1999) was an actor born in Kaplan, Louisiana. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...


Meanwhile at a luncheon meant to enforce Italian pride in women, the "mob wives" are singled out (especially Carmela Soprano), when the speaker discusses the stereotypes of being an Italian. After the luncheon, Gabriella Dante lectures Father Phil Intintola on how much Carmela has given to the parish, and that he had no right to bring in a guest speaker who intended to shame them about how they make a living. Carmela Soprano née DeAngelis is the wife of fictional mafia boss Tony Soprano and lead female character on the HBO television series, The Sopranos, played by Edie Falco. ... The following is a listing of fictional characters from the HBO series, The Sopranos that are friends or family of the Sopranos. ... The following is a listing of fictional characters from the HBO series, The Sopranos that are friends or family of the Sopranos. ...


In addition to Uncle Junior's RICO trial beginning, Paulie Walnuts begins to create tension between the two mob families when he tells Johnny Sack about the joke involving his wife's weight and how Tony sold Uncle Junior's warehouse on Frelinghuysen Avenue near the Riverfront Esplanade. Johnny Sack contacts Tony and demands a share of the profit since both crime families share the Esplanade and that it would be only fair if they shared the Frelinghuysen Avenue profit. Corrado Junior Soprano Corrado Junior Soprano, Jr. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about a fictional character from The Sopranos. ... Frelinghuysen may refer to // Frederick Frelinghuysen Frederick Frelinghuysen (1753–1804), U.S. Army general and New Jersey politician (delegate to the Continental Congress and U.S. Senator) Frederick Frelinghuysen (1848–1924) Frederick Frelinghuysen (1788–1820), lawyer who married Jane Dumont Frederick Theodore Frelinghuysen (1817–1885), U.S. Senator and Secretary...


While stuck in traffic, Bobby Baccalieri receives a phone call that his wife Karen has died in a car accident. At the wake, a devastated Bobby kneels near her casket and loudly sobs. The wives have pity on Bobby since he supposedly never took a comare. Janice Soprano continues to see Ralphie Cifaretto, who splits with Rosalie Aprile in order that he can be more open about his new relationship. However, after spending time with the widowed Bobby while on "ziti patrol", Janice breaks up with Ralphie by violently throwing him down the stairs. Robert Bobby Bacala Baccalieri, Jr. ... The following is a listing of fictional characters from the HBO series, The Sopranos that are friends or family of the Sopranos. ... Madame de Pompadour the mistress of King Louis XV of France. ... Information Aliases Parvati Wasatch Gender Female Age 49 Occupation Housewife Family Johnny Boy Soprano (father) Livia Soprano (mother) Tony Soprano (brother) Barbara Soprano Giglione (sister) Carmela Soprano (sister-in-law) Anthony Soprano, Jr. ... Sharon Angela as Rosalie Aprile Rosalie Ro Aprile is a character on the HBO series, The Sopranos. ...


Deceased

  • Karen Baccalieri: Wife of Bobby "Bacala"; dies in a fatal car accident.

The following is a listing of fictional characters from the HBO series, The Sopranos that are friends or family of the Sopranos. ...

Trivia

  • This episode is generally believed to be a good-will gesture towards critics of the show who claim The Sopranos makes Italian-Americans look bad.

Title reference

  • The title refers to the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, who discovered the Americas in 1492. The controversy surrounding Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day parade protests are referenced repeatedly in the episode.
  • Also, this is a reference to St. Christopher who helps us (and all travelers) bear the burdens of misfortune, sudden and otherwise, by his example.

Christopher Columbus (1451 – May 20, 1506) was a navigator and maritime explorer credited as the discoverer of the Americas. ... Not to be confused with 1492: Conquest of Paradise. ... For other uses, see Saint Christopher (disambiguation). ...

Production

  • The episode created a controversy when the cast of The Sopranos was banned from marching in the Columbus Day Parade in New York City.[citation needed]

New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ...

Music

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Characters: Tony Dr. Melfi Carmela Christopher Uncle Junior Meadow A.J. Janice Silvio Paulie Walnuts Bobby "Bacala" Johnny Sack Vito Adriana Furio Tony B. Ralph Big Pussy Livia Artie Charmaine Jackie Jr. Rosalie Phil Hesh • Richie Carmine Little Carmine Patsy Benny Little Paulie Eugene Carlo Agent Harris
Fictional universe: DiMeo crime family Lupertazzi crime family Bada Bing Satriale's Pork Store Cleaver Death List Timeline Family Tree
Production: Episode List Writers & Directors David Chase Music Awards


 

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