The Sopranos

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…may be undisputable, yet critics abound. The most vocal are, interestingly enough, Italian Americans who are tired of the mafia references which they fear only serves to strengthen the negative Italian American stereotype. According to an article in SicilianCulture.com, "The Sopranos is vulgar, violent and defames Italians." True, but actress Edie Falco who plays Tony's wife on the show, was invited to appear on Sesame Street, so there. They must be doing something right.