Fresh Air, Michael Imperioli, Nancy Marchand, and David Chase (Nonfiction‪)‬

Looking at HBO's hit series The Sopranos as it enters its third season on this edition of Fresh Air. First, an interview with creator and executive producer David Chase. Actor Michael Imperioli, who stars as Christopher, has written some episodes. Imperioli also appeared in five Spike Lee films, and starred in, co-wrote, and executive produced Lee's film Summer of Sam. Imperioli also appeared in the films Goodfellas, Malcolm X, Clockers, and Household Saints. Before her role as the harping mother on The Sopranos, actress Nancy Marchand was best known for her recurring roll as Mrs. Pynchon on the TV series Lou Grant. Marchand's film credits include Jefferson in Paris, The Naked Gun, and The Bostonians. She died last year. (Original Broadcast Dates: June 22, 2000, March 9, 2000, and March 18, 1999)