Top Ten Things Never Before Said On "The Sopranos" | Letterman

Summary

The script presents a humorous take on 'The Sopranos,' an HBO series, with a fictional top 10 list of things never said on the show. Cast members like Dominic Chianese, Aida Turturro, and Steven Van Zandt deliver punchlines, with jokes about financial woes, home cooking, and the use of PowerPoint in criminal activities. The list includes unexpected twists, such as a character needing to leave early for Rosh Hashanah and a humorous plea for a bigger role. The top spot humorously goes to James Gandolfini with the line, 'I just whacked myself,' a line that, of course, was never in the series, adding to the comedic effect.

Takeaways

• 📺 The script is a humorous take on the HBO series 'The Sopranos', focusing on the top 10 things never said on the show.
• 🎭 The list is presented by the cast members of 'The Sopranos', adding a personal touch to the fictional scenarios.
• 💬 Dominic Chianese's character humorously mentions not having money and being cool with it.
• 🍽 Aida Turturro's character jokes about preferring the Olive Garden over home cooking.
• 💼 Steven Van Zandt's character humorously combines the underworld activities with corporate skills like using PowerPoint and Excel.
• 🎸 Robert Eiler is humorously mistaken for a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band.
• 📡 Jamie Lynn Discala's character humorously talks about illegally accessing HBO for free.
• 🕍 Tony Sirico's character jokingly mentions needing to leave early for Rosh Hashanah, a Jewish holiday.
• 🎬 Drea de Matteo's character humorously asks for a bigger role, hinting at the dark side of showbiz.
• 💍 Michael Imperioli's character humorously suggests getting married in Massachusetts, which was known for same-sex marriage legalization at the time.
• 🏛️ Edie Falco's character humorously expresses fear of going to prison and being dominated by Martha Stewart.
• 🔪 James Gandolfini's character ends with a punchline about 'whacking' himself, which is a darkly comic twist on the show's theme.

Q & A

What is the theme of the top 10 list presented in the script?

The theme of the top 10 list is the fictional 'things never before said on The Sopranos', a popular HBO series.

Who is presenting the top 10 list in the script?

The top 10 list is being presented by the cast members of the HBO series 'The Sopranos'.

What is the humorous situation described by Dominic Chianese's character in the list?

Dominic Chianese's character humorously states, 'You don't have the money, that's cool, there you go ago,' implying a nonchalant acceptance of someone's inability to pay.

What does Aida Turturro's character suggest as an alternative to home cooking?

Aida Turturro's character suggests going to the Olive Garden as an alternative to home cooking.

What unexpected skill does Steven Van Zandt's character mention in addition to disposing of bodies?

Steven Van Zandt's character mentions the need to know how to use PowerPoint and Excel, which is an unexpected skill for a character associated with disposing of bodies.

Who is the person mistaken for a member of Springsteen's E Street Band in the script?

Robert Eiler is the person mistaken for a member of Springsteen's E Street Band in the script.

What clever action did Jamie Lynn Discala's character take to get free HBO?

Jamie Lynn Discala's character hooked up a legal cable box, which allowed her to get free HBO.

What religious holiday does Tony Sirico's character mention needing to leave early for?

Tony Sirico's character mentions needing to leave early for Rosh Hashanah.

What is Drea de Matteo's character's demand regarding her role in the show?

Drea de Matteo's character demands a bigger part in the show, humorously suggesting that her character could be killed if her demand is not met.

What unusual marriage proposal does Michael Imperioli's character make to Paulie?

Michael Imperioli's character humorously proposes going to Massachusetts to get married, which is unusual given the context of the show.

What absurd fear does Edie Falco's character express about going to prison?

Edie Falco's character expresses a fear that Martha Stewart will 'eat her alive' if she goes to prison, which is a humorous and absurd concern.

What is the number one thing that James Gandolfini's character claims has never been said on The Sopranos?

James Gandolfini's character claims the number one thing never before said on The Sopranos is 'I just whacked myself,' which is a humorous and unexpected statement.