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  CNN.com - Joe Piscopo, New Jersey governor? - Aug 20, 2004
And, Joe, good morning to you, and thanks for your time.
JOE PISCOPO, ACTOR, COMEDIAN: Well, you know, I had some serious people talk to me, Bill.
PISCOPO: I don't mind him on a personal level hanging in until November, because he's got to do what he's got to do; his family's got to be -- you know, adjusting to this whole crisis.
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  Joe Piscopo - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Piscopo and Eddie Murphy were the exceptions and the only two cast members to be kept when Dick Ebersol took over the show in spring 1981.
Piscopo was best known for his boorish impressions of celebrities such as Frank Sinatra (he wrote Sinatra a letter asking (http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradenton/entertainment/8269408.htm) his permission; Sinatra agreed and jokingly dubbed him "vice-chairmen of the board").
Piscopo has repeatedly denied the allegations and says he began a campaign to improve his body after battling thyroid cancer from 1981 to 1982.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Joe_Piscopo   (301 words)

  
 Booking Agency for Joe Piscopo for your Party or Event   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
By the time he left the show in 1985, Joe Piscopo had left his mark on the program and the nation, thanks to his wide range of hilarious original characters and celebrity impersonations, from The Sports Guy and Doug Whiner to David Letterman and, of course, Frank Sinatra, who repeatedly endorsed Joe's portrayal of him.
Joe Piscopo's work on SNL quite naturally led to Hollywood, and starring roles in such smash hits as "Wise Guys" (with Danny DeVito) and "Johnny Dangerously" (with Michael Keaton).
In January 1996, Joe Piscopo conquered yet another realm when he starred on Broadway as disc jockey Vince Fontaine in "Grease!" (Ever the trouper, Piscopo insisted on performing opening night despite conditions created by one of the worst blizzards in history).
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 'JOE PISCOPO SPECIAL' - New York Times
Piscopo belongs to a new breed of male comics whose models are rock stars rather than other comedians.
Piscopo grew up, ride with him on the back of a garbage truck working ''the slop route'' while he reminisces about his happy years as a sanitation worker, and stop for a pickup at a pizzeria in Caldwell.
Piscopo's attempt to carry on the Blues Brothers' white soul tradition by screaming, ''I want to sing like a fl man.'' Unlike John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, Mr.
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 Joe Piscopo at AllExperts
Joe Piscopo (born Joseph Charles John Piscopo on June 17, 1951, Passaic, New Jersey) is an American comedian known for his work on Saturday Night Live.
Piscopo was best known for his boorish impressions of celebrities such as Frank Sinatra (he wrote Sinatra a letter asking his permission; Sinatra agreed and jokingly dubbed him "vice-chairman of the board").
Piscopo is most often cast as a villain in comedies most like the Chuck Norris vehicle Sidekicks and Johnny Dangerously.
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 Joe Piscopo @ Filmbug
Joe Piscopo is an American comedian, known for his work on Saturday Night Live.
Piscopo was best known for his boorish impressions of celebrities such as Frank Sinatra (he wrote Sinatra a letter asking his permission; Sinatra agreed and jokingly dubbed him vice-chairmen of the board).
In more recent years Piscopo appeared in the long-running Broadway revival of Grease, guest-starred on major TV series such as Law & Order and toured with other SNL alumni such as Kevin Nealon and Victoria Jackson.
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 pf - Joe Piscopo - Comedians - Corporate Entertainment Booking
By the time he left the show in 1985, Joe had left his mark on the program and the nation, thanks to his wide range of hilarious original characters and celebrity impersonations, from The Sports Guy and Doug Whiner to David Letterman and, of course, Frank Sinatra, who repeatedly endorsed Joe's portrayal of him.
In January 1996, Joe Piscopo conquered yet another realm when he starred on Broadway as disc jockey Vince Fontaine in "Grease!" (Ever the trouper, Joe insisted on performing opening night despite conditions created by one of the worst blizzards in history).
Joe Piscopo may be available for your next special event.
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 Joe Piscopo-10/25/06
Piscopo was searching for meaningful organizations to promote through his Positive Impact Foundation.
To Piscopo, the two are like urban missionaries trying to bring hope to a bleak land.
Piscopo is hoping to showcase the group in Philadelphia, possibly at the Merriam Theater in the spring.
www.unitycommunity.com /joe_piscopo.htm   (777 words)

  
 Joe Piscopo split gets ugly   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Joe Piscopo and his wife, Kim, have obtained restraining orders against each other while their divorce proceeds.
Spies say Joe was leaving the court when he wordlessly pbutted Kimberly, on her way to get her own order.
Joe met Kimberly when she worked as a nanny to his son, Joey, from his marriage to his first wife, Nancy.
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 Joe Piscopo, Celebrity Comedians, Famous Comedians, personal appearances, stand up comedy, agents, representation, ...
By the time he left the show in 1985, Joe Piscopo had left his mark on the program, and the nation, thanks his wide range of hilarious original characters and celebrity impersonations, from "The Sports Guy" and "Doug Whiner" to David Letterman and, of course, Frank Sinatra who has repeatedly endorsed Piscopo's portrayal of him.
Joe Piscopo currently is spearheading a major drive for New Jersey's Columbus Hospital, which plans to put mobile medical clinics on the the inner-city streets of Newark, N.J., and other cities.
Piscopo says his proudest achievement of all is twice being named Father of the Year-in 1983 by the National Father's Day Council, and in 1989 by the New Jersey Council of Children's Rights.
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 Satire - Joe Piscopo Hospitalized for Not Using Bathroom
"Piscopo does what we say when we say it," said a union leader who was leaving the golf course in his 2006 Ferarri late this afternoon.
Piscopo is said to be in the fetal position on his hospital bed, clutching his phone tightly waiting for permission to pee.
In the season 4 finale of The Apprentice, comedian Joe Piscopo had agreed to MC a charity event to help the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
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 CNN - Election 2000 - Joe Piscopo
Piscopo is best known for his work on "Saturday Night Live" from 1980-85, playing characters such as The Sports Guy and Doug Whiner, and doing impressions of David Letterman and Frank Sinatra.
Joe Piscopo: Well, until tonight, I thought the Republicans had it, because it was run more smoothly, it was more enthusiastic, and with a rousing Democratic turnaround, my party seems to be really energized tonight.
Joe Piscopo: I am here as a delegate of the Creative Coalition, which is a non-profit, non-partisan social and political advocacy group representing entertainers.
edition.cnn.com /COMMUNITY/transcripts/2000/8/16/piscopo   (1230 words)

  
 Joe Piscopo, the singer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
But these days, Joe Piscopo is taking himself more seriously as a nightclub singer who will tackle a major challenge this weekend at Chris' Jazz Cafe, working out with 'some amazing cats' on tunes largely associated with 'the old man.'
Joe says that his singing these days is 'more me than him [Sinatra].' Still, he listens carefully when his mentor Vincent Falcone - Sinatra's conductor for almost 15 years - offers advice and criticism.
Piscopo's delighted that 'there's a similarity in our registers, the way he sounded when he was my age, in his 50s.'
www.topix.net /content/kri/3617554191210959344339100338080752266510   (984 words)

  
 Joe Piscopo Biography - Biography.com
Piscopo began his career in entertainment as a stand-up comic and in 1980 was invited to join the cast of Saturday Night Live.
It was there that Piscopo made a name for himself, most notably for his impressions of celebrities like Frank Sinatra and for his hit single “The Honeymooners Rap.” Piscopo stayed with SNL until 1984.
Joe Piscopo failed to find the same level of success after leaving Saturday Night Live.
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 Joe Piscopo News
The laughter has definitely gone out of Joe Piscopo's marriage now that the former "Saturday Night Live" star and wife Kimberly are divorcing.
New Jersey may be a seven-hour drive from Buffalo, but Joe Piscopo proves that the Garden State and Western New York might actually be much closer.
Joe Piscopo has talked about doing a film vehicle based on 'Joey Benefit,' a character inspired by his penchant for doing charity shows, for years.
www.topix.net /who/joe-piscopo   (542 words)

  
 The Joe Piscopo Picture Pages
Piscopo received the Volunteer of the Year Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County, NJ and was the keynote speaker at the Big Brothers Big Sisters National Conference in Chicago.
Joe is also proud to have represented General Colin Powell on behalf of “America’s Promise”.
Although Joe’s impressive career and public service includes several major accomplishments, he insists his proudest achievement of all is twice being named Father of the Year in 1983 by the National Father's Day Council, and in 1989 by the New Jersey Council of Children's Rights.
www.superiorpics.com /joe_piscopo   (1094 words)

  
 Gov. Joe? Piscopo urged to run in N.J.
Piscopo urged to run in N.J. Comedian and New Jersey native Joe Piscopo says he's being urged to make a run for the statehouse in the wake of Gov. James McGreevey's resignation and acknowledgment of a sex scandal.
Piscopo, 53, declined to identify those who approached him, saying that they wished to remain "in the background." He made no reference to whether he would run in a gubernatorial race.
McGreevey stunned the nation with his announcement that he is gay and had an extramarital affair with another man, whom sources in his administration identified as a former aide.
www.enquirer.com /editions/2004/08/23/tem_people23piscopo.html   (265 words)

  
 Political group urges Joe Piscopo to run for governor
Piscopo, who could not be reached for comment Monday, has not committed to the race, Friedline said.
Piscopo would appeal to the "the softer left of the Republican Party" and "the conservative wing of the Democratic Party," he said.
Friedline sees similarities between Ventura and Piscopo: Both were born and raised in their respective home states, have name recognition, are independent-minded and neither are beholden to either major political party.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1358304/posts   (1042 words)

  
 Garden State Entertainment
Piscopo says his wife, Kimberly, has threatened divorce if he runs for office but admits he's "listening" to would-be backers.
Joe P. Joe has been touring the country with his own original Big Band tribute to Frank Sinatra, as well as his multi-media comedy show.
Joe is the Founder and Chairman of this non-profit organization that helps 'at risk' children in New Jersey.
www.joepiscopo.com /news.html   (1382 words)

  
 Joe Piscopo-01/13/99
Piscopo's Positive Impact Television series, aired twice on NJN last year, has already featured athletes and culturally conscious youths in New York City's Lower East Side and North Jersey.
Piscopo, who lives in central New Jersey with his wife, Kimberly, and son Joey, said he created the show to atone for the trouble he used to get into.
Piscopo said he hoped that Positive Impact Television can make the leap to national television, but he admitted that the concept has been tough to sell to network executives.
www.unitycommunity.com /joe_piscopo-01_13_99.htm   (693 words)

  
 Ring-a-ding-ding, it's Joe Piscopo at UPAC
Joe Piscopo, whose impersonation of Frank Sinatra was an indelible part of "Saturday Night Live" in the early 1980s, brings his comedy and music act to the Ulster Performing Arts Center tonight.
Aiding Piscopo in his entertainment efforts are conductor Artie Schroeck, vocalist Linda November and Piscopo's own 23-year-old son, Joey, who is a singer.
Previously, Piscopo appeared on Broadway in the revival of the musical "Grease." He debuted in the show in 1996 in the middle of a huge snowstorm.
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 Joe Piscopo for governor? Maybe APP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
New Jersey funny man Joe Piscopo said Tuesday he will consider running for governor if voters just ask, marking another playhouse-to-statehouse switch pursued by marquee names such as Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Piscopo, who has claimed a closeness to former Gov. James E. McGreevey, did not attend the news conference.
Piscopo told Gannett he will wait to see if Friedline's efforts pay off and that an announcement will come before the June 7 New Jersey primary election.
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 Joe Piscopo Speaker - Book Motivational Celebrity Speaker Joe Piscopo and Other Corporate Entertainment
Television, film, theater, night clubs—they're all fields in which Joe Piscopo has won the acclaim and affection of millions.
In 1980, he was chosen to join a newly formed ensemble charged with one of the most difficult tasks in television history—replacing the original cast of Saturday Night Live.
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 Book Joe Piscopo - Booking Comedian, Magician, Corporate Events, Private, Corporate Event - Your Booking Agent for Joe ...
For more than 20 years, Joe has proven to be one of show business' brightest lights.
His work in the first of these, "The Joe Piscopo Special," won him a Cable ACE Award for Outstanding Performance.
Although his unique talents are in constant demand from show business quarters, Joe Piscopo devotes an extraordinary amount of time to non-profit and charitable activities.
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 WurfWhile: Ditka Eat Your Heart Out, Jersey's Looking At Joe Piscopo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Salon magazine is reporting that comedian Joe Piscopo may run as an independent to be the replacement for scandal plagued outgoing Governor James McGreevey.
Piscopo also is chairman of the Positive Impact Foundation, which creates positive media for at-risk youth in New Jersey.
One Cross staffer said "Piscopo's the man! After Keyes we're all going to need a drink and then get serious about our comedy." Said another "After our drink we should go www.GetPiscopoADraft.com - it could be even more refreshing than DraftDitka.com." As of 12:00 AM Friday, August 20th the newly named url was still available.
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 Key Speakers Bureau Inc.
Television, film, theater, nightclubs --these are all fields in which Joe Piscopo has won the acclaim and affection of millions.
In January 1996, Joe conquered yet another realm when he starred on Broadway as disc jockey Vince Fontaine in “Grease!” The show's producers were so impressed with his Broadway turn that they built a touring company around him for the summer of 1996.
In addition, Piscopo has received Community Service Awards from Boys and Girls Clubs in New Jersey and Broward County, FL and is especially proud to have been recognized from Boy’s Town of Italy in Rome.
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