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    Did My Cable Go Out during 'The Sopranos' Finale?

    Last night, millions of Americans thought there was trouble with their TV reception. But then the credits rolled on an anti-climax that has now taken its place in entertainment history. After 86 episodes including plenty of murderous violence, millions of viewers expected a dramatic ending to The Sopranos . As the Soprano family sat…

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Last night, millions of Americans thought there was trouble with their TV reception. But then the credits rolled on an anti-climax that has now taken its place in entertainment history.After 86 episodes including plenty of murderous violence, millions of viewers expected a dramatic ending to The Sopranos.As the Soprano family sat down for dinner at a family restaurant, nothing happened.Professor Robert Thompson founding director of the Center for the Study of Popular Television.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Robert Thompson

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