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Originally Posted by matches
 I've never seen Wiseguy, and I'm trying to think if I've even heard about it before. But from the way you described it, it certainly sounds like something I need to check out.
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One memorable story arc was set in the garment trade, and featured Jerry Lewis and Ron Silver as businessmen being menaced by mobster Stanley Tucci.
My favorite run, though, featured guest star Glenn Frey (!) in a storyline that went "behind the scenes" of the music business, which (being employed by a major record label at the time), I found deliciously snarky and fun. And Frey was a much more entertaining actor than songwriter or singer. Tim Curry chewed scenery as the bad guy, and Debbie Harry has a small role.
Wiseguy, by the way, was also the title of Nicholas Pileggi's book about Henry Hill; when Scorsese went to film it, the title was changed to Goodfellas to avoid confusion.
