John Gizzi

John Gizzi @johngizzi

RT @johngizzi: Delighted to see legendary Nehemiah Persoff as deposed South Amerjcan strongman in Naked City's "Make Believe Man." In a wee… — PolitiTweet.org

John Gizzi @johngizzi

Delighted to see legendary Nehemiah Persoff as deposed South Amerjcan strongman in Naked City's "Make Believe Man." In a week, he turns 101. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @StephenKokx: The Deep Church is pushing back against Vigano and his assaults on Vatican II. My latest: @cathfamilynews @TaylorRMarshall… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @johngizzi: Always liked Chas. Evers' campaign slogan; "Don't vote for a black man Or a white man. Just a good man. Evers" — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @johngizzi: Saddened to learn of death of former Fayette (Miss.) Mayor & civil rts. legend Chas. Evers at 97, w. whom I had a fewunforge… — PolitiTweet.org

John Gizzi @johngizzi

Always liked Chas. Evers' campaign slogan; "Don't vote for a black man Or a white man. Just a good man. Evers" — PolitiTweet.org

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Civil Rights Legend Charles Evers, 96, Defends Trump On 'Racist' Charge https://t.co/guTMI5Ofxk #Newsmax via @Newsmax — PolitiTweet.org

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Saddened to learn of death of former Fayette (Miss.) Mayor & civil rts. legend Chas. Evers at 97, w. whom I had a fewunforgettable interviews (of @realDonaldTrump, he told me last yr: "I love him!"; of Richard Nixon, he said "I told him 'why didn't you burn those damn tapes?'") — PolitiTweet.org

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In "Make Believe Man" episode of "Naked City," delighted to see the highly influential Don Miguel played by Eduardo Cianelli--w. all the panache he exuded as the thugee leader in "Gung Din." — PolitiTweet.org

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Moved by scene in "Economy of Death" on "Naked City" in which Hungarian couple refuse Arcaro & Flint permission to search their dry cleaning business. When they say they'll return w. warrant, couple asks "do you really have to get a warrant to search us?" When told yes, they beam — PolitiTweet.org

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Chester Morris played a complex role in "Make Believe Man" on "Naked City." My father always recalled him as "Boston Blackie," but I thought of him as the doctor in the premiere of "Coronet Blue." A hard-working actor to the end, Morris did dinner theatre while fighting cancer. — PolitiTweet.org

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I won't spoil ending of "Make Believe Man" episode on "Naked City," but watching Bowery bum Frank Manford (Chester Morris) be like the courageous Col. Briar he impersonated evoked Alan Swan at end of "My Favorite Year" & the lion tamer at end of "Man on a Tightrope--& I cried. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @johngizzi: "Economy of Death," a blockbuster episode of "Naked City," is a riveting portrait of the close-knit Hungarian exile communit… — PolitiTweet.org

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"Economy of Death," a blockbuster episode of "Naked City," is a riveting portrait of the close-knit Hungarian exile community in NY 5 yrs. after '56 revolution & how they deal w. ratfinks to the Communist dictatorship. Nearly all the cast were real Hungarians--except Sam Jaffe. — PolitiTweet.org

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@ACraigInParis @BeschlossDC you mean second VP. 1st was John Nance " Cactus Jack" Garner. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @yaf: Amen, @NikkiHaley. https://t.co/v2qKadC8QA — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenatorDole: As I turn 97 today, I continue to remain grateful for the tremendous support and friendship I’ve enjoyed over the years.… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @johngizzi: In Naked City's "A Very Cautious Boy," Macha Meril is superb as sultry & sexy singer Gabby Duclos. Subtle allusions as she c… — PolitiTweet.org

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In Naked City's "A Very Cautious Boy," Arcaro interviews karate instructor who says his 5 clients for private instruction include 2 women--"a policewoman & an actress, very lovely,who finds training useful in her profession"(like fighting off Harvey Weinsteins of the day!) — PolitiTweet.org

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In Naked City's "A Very Cautious Boy," Macha Meril is superb as sultry & sexy singer Gabby Duclos. Subtle allusions as she comes out of Staunton's (Peter Falk) bedroom. Learned she's part of Russian noble family Gargarin & still going strong at 79. Wld love to interview her! — PolitiTweet.org

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@MrLarrySmathers Yes. Always saw myself in the Tony Franciosa roll. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @johngizzi: Each episode of "Naked City" makes me think the next one can't top it--& then it does, almost always. After 2 weasily non-sp… — PolitiTweet.org

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"Naked City's" cops played a small role in "A Very Cautious Boy"--the twists involving karate killer Lee Staunton (Perer Falk), & restaurant owners who hire him (Mama & Papa) dominate the show. Falk gives a "sneak preview" of Columbo as he tries to meet atty. he's going to kill. — PolitiTweet.org

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Each episode of "Naked City" makes me think the next one can't top it--& then it does, almost always. After 2 weasily non-speaking roles in NC, Peter Falk was a superstar as karate expert & hitman Lee Staunton in "A Very Cautious Boy." His fight scenes are unforgettable! — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @UnitingMissouri: On @Newsmax @johngizzi points out that the only Democrat in statewide office, @NicoleRGalloway, has yet to say anythin… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @johngizzi: Kasich's Bolt to Biden Will Have Little Impact, Historians Agree https://t.co/QGiFMetcmw #Newsmax via @Newsmax — PolitiTweet.org

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Heart moved by Naked City's "From NY to LA," as Det. Adam Flint'e goodbye to Libby as he leaves for brief trip to LA is akin to so many I had w. SW (Smarter Wife) when I used to go to LA often--& he looks for postcards to send her, just as I did to send SW where ever I went. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @cnalive: Vatican says Pope Francis did not intervene in Franco exhumation in Spain https://t.co/IcWALVzZvo — PolitiTweet.org

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Heartbreaking watching Naked City's "From NY to LA" & seeing psycho killer Franklin Manquon played by uber-actor Frank Sutton. Whether he was in a series or on stage or doing Marine recruitment ads as Sgt. Carter from "Gomer Pyle, USMC," he was a presence who died too young. — PolitiTweet.org

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Loved chase scene on 405 Highway at opening of Naked City's "From NY to LA." LAPD cops who finally got the Manquon bros. looked like the real deal--Chief Bill Parker's "Marine Corps of Police Depts," at a time they commanded nationwide respect. — PolitiTweet.org