Hey All,

I can't help but think something big is gonna go down at Artie's place Vesuvio in the last two episodes... Where has he been? It's almost like Chase is excluding him and his restaurant in this last half season on purpose or something... I just keep forgetting about Artie so far in 6B. After the way things were left at the end of season 6A... where the hell is Artie? And, why haven't we seen anything happening at his joint, or with him in the first 7 eps so far?

The only thing I can think of is they shot the hell out of hus restaurant for the last couple of episodes... Either that or I missed something HUGE! Anyone heard anything, or have any thoughts about Artie and why he or his place haven't played any role so far in the second half of the season? Did something go bad with the actor, or is Chase just making us forget about him to mess with our heads before they blow his ass and his place away (Maybe?? Either I am way off, or I think something crazy is going to happen at Vesuvio real soon!

Cheers,
G.

Keep in mind that Chase has less than one hour each episode. He can't fit everyone into each episode. Besides, there may be contractual limitations and obligations that preclude such appearances. I don't think the absence (or presence) of a character in a contiguous set of episodes is any indication of future action.

Does that include Adriana?

Good one.

For sure!

I'll come right out and admit that Artie's always been one of my favorite secondary characters on the show (and I absolutely LOVED when he finally got to kick a little ass in the first half of Season 6)!

I'd like to see some sort of resolution to his plight as a "well regarded, but NEVER connected guy." 'Nuff said...maybe tonight, huh? Selah.

Okay,
Bobbo

I think last night was his final appearance. They gave him and Charmaine a little part just to say goodbye.

I seem to remeber a situation not too long ago where John Ventimiligia (sp?) was arrested for DUI and possession of cocaine. Not sure of the details though..

Perhaps that played some role in his diminished character this season.

I think that was over 2 years ago, but I could be wrong.

It was May, 2006, when he was arrested. I don't recall when they started filming this final season.

Oh, OK. It seemed longer than a year ago.

Artie was shown in one of the earlier episodes this season. He could be seen at one of the wakes (possibly the 3rd or 4th episode).

Did he and his wife get back together.

Yes