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Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'The Montefuscos' from 1970-1982:



1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'The Montefuscos':


(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)

September 4, 1975: Behind Papa's Back
Season 1, episode 1
A series about a stern but lovable patriarch of an Italian-American family which gathers at his home each Sunday for equal portions of food, philosophy and fun. In the first show, Poppa upsets the family by scheduling the reading of his will after dinner.

September 11, 1975: My Son The Actor
Season 1, episode 2
The family get-together is pleasantly diverted by youngest son Nunzio's first acting break on a local TV station.

September 18, 1975: Nunzie's Girl
Season 1, episode 3
Nunzio brings home to dinner a girl who turns out to be an old flame of his older brother.

September 25, 1975: The Last Of The Red Hot Dinners
Season 1, episode 4
Poppa is furious when he learns that son-in-law Jim is late to Sunday dinner because he went to a football game, and decides to cancel the traditional weekly feasts.

October 2, 1975: Do You Take This Montefusco?
Season 1, episode 5
Poppa and Mama renew their marriage vows for their 40th wedding anniversary but Mama causes great consternation, especially for Poppa, when she refuses to say "obey".

October 9, 1975: Too Many Cooks
Season 1, episode 6
While Mama is ailing with an infected wisdom tooth, a succession of cooks, including Papa, attempt to prepare Sunday dinner.

October 16, 1975: Here Comes The Priest
Season 1, episode 7
Tony and Rose are excited when son Joey is interviewed by the bishop for the position of their local parish priest.

October 23, 1975: Filomena's Visit
Season 1, episode 8

With Kaye Ballard. The infamous Aunt Filomena surprises the family by arriving in the middle of Sunday dinner to beg Rose's forgiveness before going away forever, but Rose refuses to see her. (Last show of the series.)


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