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GentlemanJim · 04-20-2020, 11:13 AM

This is probably my favorite episode of the color era. I had not seen it in over 30 years when it aired today.
I was surprised to discover Jamie (Klinger) Farr played one of the gypsies, I hadn't noticed that before. The actor that played the other male gypsy, Vito Scotti, it's amazing how many programs I've seen him guest on.

vitoscotti · 04-20-2020, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GentlemanJim

This is probably my favorite episode of the color era. I had not seen it in over 30 years when it aired today.
I was surprised to discover Jamie (Klinger) Farr played one of the gypsies, I hadn't noticed that before. The actor that played the other male gypsy, Vito Scotti, it's amazing how many programs I've seen him guest on.

Vito Scotti? Never heard of him.

GentlemanJim · 04-20-2020, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vitoscotti

Vito Scotti? Never heard of him.

I remember him most clearly from his "Dr Boris" character on Gilligan's island, but never really realized he was the japanese soldier and sailor until just today.
I also recall his bit on the Monkees

He seemed to play evil roles where he was more goofy than hostile, very well.

AB · 04-20-2020, 05:06 PM

Here's a photo of Jamie Farr & Vito Scotti on The Andy Griffith Show. Jamie was also a delivery man on The Dick Van Dyke Show and Vito Scotti was a policeman on The Flying Nun. They really got around in the 1960's.

Scrabjan1 · 06-06-2020, 08:34 AM

I love Vito, what a talented actor. Not only could he play it straight like in Columbo but those great accents, from ‘over the top’ Japanese guy in Gilligan’s Island to his portrayal of Alphonso in The Rifleman as a Mexican bandit (Waste). As a kid he scared me with those teeth. Also played a devoted Japanese servant in Rifleman.

One of the most recognizable character actors of all time in TV.

vitoscotti · 06-06-2020, 09:52 AM

He also painted the interior of the Petrie's house on TDVDS. Do you think I like him?

someguy23475 · 06-07-2020, 03:36 AM

One of the most versatile character actors of all time. No wonder he received so much work. Many character actors are stuck to a specific role, Charles Lane comes to mind.

hifijohn · 06-04-2021, 03:01 AM

scotti was on tons of tv shows in the 60's.

hifijohn · 06-04-2021, 03:02 AM

Im impressed they got that shortwave radio to work without any electricity or an antenna.

Will Dockery · 07-19-2021, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by AB

Here's a photo of Jamie Farr & Vito Scotti on The Andy Griffith Show. Jamie was also a delivery man on The Dick Van Dyke Show and Vito Scotti was a policeman on The Flying Nun. They really got around in the 1960's.

ME-TV recently rerun the DVDS with Jamie Farr, always great to spot him.

hifijohn · 09-21-2023, 01:59 AM

And that amazing short wave radio that picks up stations without an antenna and with out electricity.

04-20-2020, 11:13 AM	#1
GentlemanJim Concerns, Support, & Feedback Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 26, 2019 Location: The back country Posts: 5,443	The Gypsies This is probably my favorite episode of the color era. I had not seen it in over 30 years when it aired today. I was surprised to discover Jamie (Klinger) Farr played one of the gypsies, I hadn't noticed that before. The actor that played the other male gypsy, Vito Scotti, it's amazing how many programs I've seen him guest on.

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AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Here's a photo of Jamie Farr & Vito Scotti on The Andy Griffith Show. Jamie was also a delivery man on The Dick Van Dyke Show and Vito Scotti was a policeman on The Flying Nun. They really got around in the 1960's. Attached Images

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hifijohn Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 07, 2013 Posts: 209	scotti was on tons of tv shows in the 60's.
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06-06-2020, 08:34 AM	#5
Scrabjan1 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,521	I love Vito, what a talented actor. Not only could he play it straight like in Columbo but those great accents, from ‘over the top’ Japanese guy in Gilligan’s Island to his portrayal of Alphonso in The Rifleman as a Mexican bandit (Waste). As a kid he scared me with those teeth. Also played a devoted Japanese servant in Rifleman. One of the most recognizable character actors of all time in TV.

06-06-2020, 09:52 AM	#6
vitoscotti Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 14, 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,074	He also painted the interior of the Petrie's house on TDVDS. Do you think I like him?

06-07-2020, 03:36 AM	#7
someguy23475 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 02, 2006 Posts: 167	One of the most versatile character actors of all time. No wonder he received so much work. Many character actors are stuck to a specific role, Charles Lane comes to mind.

06-04-2021, 03:02 AM	#9
hifijohn Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 07, 2013 Posts: 209	Im impressed they got that shortwave radio to work without any electricity or an antenna.

09-21-2023, 01:59 AM	#11
hifijohn Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 07, 2013 Posts: 209	And that amazing short wave radio that picks up stations without an antenna and with out electricity.