Joe Pantoliano was just on Fox News with Sheperd Smith and says that he knew Ralphie would get "whacked" in episode 9, but didn't know how it would happen. He said if he were about 10 lbs heavier he'd be able to take Tony.

He said that David Chase told him that the fire was really an accident. He also commented about his character killing Tracey and since Meadow is about the same age, that it bothered Tony.

Was a short interview, but just thought I'd give the highlights.

TIS

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