Big Pussy
Ratso
Margaret Houlihan, a character on the TV show "MAS*H," was commonly nicknamed "Hot Lips." This nickname was used by her colleagues, particularly by the character Hawkeye Pierce, and it reflected her initial portrayal as a strict and attractive head nurse. Over the course of the series, her character evolved, revealing more depth and complexity beyond the nickname.
Tempe or Bones
The Beverly Hillbillies
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No, its not a nickname. The characters full name is Furio Giunta. Furio was played by Frederico Castelluccio.
Ah, Salvatore... one of my most adored names.The Italian diminutive is Tore (pronounced: Toh-Reyh.)But the most frequently used English nickname is Sal.Having said that-- the vocalist of the band GODSMACKbears the full name of Salvatore Paul Erna... his chosen nickname is Sully.
Ratso
Warren Weber's nickname on TV was "The Great Impostor".
His real name is Salvatore Paul Erna but Sully is his nickname.
Punky
Frank Gallucio is the guy who gave Al Capone his nickname scraface. al was flirting with franks' younger sister and started making fun of him not knowing the two were siblings. frank heard and....yeah.
Doogie
Fonzie's nickname is "The Fonz" from the television show "Happy Days." He is a character known for his cool demeanor, leather jacket, and catchphrase "aaayy."
When Italians and Sicilians came to this country at turn of the century, they took on american names to be better accepted. They were no doubt helped by the officials at Ellis Island. Sam was alot easier to pronounce than Salvatore. All my 'Salvatore' relatives went by 'Sam'. I didn't start using 'Salvatore' until I went to college and the military. Today I go by 'Sal' or 'Sam'. Hope this helped. S.DiMarco,Scottsdale,AZ
Charles Monroe Schulz's nickname was Sparky after the horse Sparkplug in an old TV cartoon.
St. Eligius