just watched "Proshai, Livushka" and I have to say it gets instant status as one of my favorite episodes ever.

of course that CGI-generated scene with Nancy Marchand scares the hell out of me. I guess they felt like they had to have a last scene with Livia Soprano, but really, it would have worked out for the better if it was a phone conversation or if she was just lying in bed played by a stunt. also of course that wasn't enough to make this episode any less enjoyable.

it's the only one to rival "Pine Barrens" in terms of funny moments -- AJ calling for "grandma?" after his conversation with Meadow about the symbolism of death Silvio's line "we all know how much you loved her" that extra in the back who returns to the party and sneaks back away after seeing what Janice is up to overall the way people reacted to Livia's death was hilarious and especially Janice's reaction was priceless. I'll be suspicious of every person who makes a big scene like that from now on.