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‘The Untouchables’ Star Paul Picerni Dies

Paul Picerni, who played Eliot Ness’ right-hand man on TV’s "The Untouchables" for three seasons, died Thursday in a hospital in Palmdale, Calif. He was 88. By Mike Barnes Paul Picerni, who played ...
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Nicholas Georgiade, One of Eliot Ness’ Agents on ‘The Untouchables,’ Dies at 88

After getting a big break from Lucille Ball, he portrayed Rico Rossi on the ultra-violent ABC series for four seasons. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Nicholas Georgiade, who played the brawny Eliot Ness ...
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'The Untouchables': Don Johnson turned down Kevin Costner role

Exhausted of being associated with the cop shtick, Don Johnson happily passed on his chance to match wits against Al Capone.
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