The Montefuscos was a domestic sitcom centered on three generations of an Italian-American family in Connecticut. NBC had high hopes for it, placing it at the top of their Thursday lineup. Unfortunately, it was airing opposite The Waltons and Barney Miller. Enough said. The series was gone before Thanksgiving.
Joseph Sirola (ex-The Magician) led the ensemble cast, most of whom would go on to bigger things. For example, Ron Carey would join the cast of Barney Miller. Sal Viscuso resurfaced on Soap a couple of years later. John Aprea would appear during season 1 of Matt Houston before being replaced. Naomi Stevens became a dependable character actress for much of the 70's & 80's.
The following is taken from NBC's fall preview special. Joe Forrester star Lloyd Bridges narrates.
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