For all the merciless physical violence meted out by the macho mobsters of "The Sopranos," a seemingly harmless old lady delivered the show's fiercest and most shocking blow. It came during Season 1 ...

When it comes to a show as expertly crafted and packed full of compelling characters as HBO's "The Sopranos," narrowing down a list of the best characters is a Herculean effort. Across all seasons of ...

“Go into the ham!” cried Livia Soprano, disinclined to enter a nursing home. “And take the carving knife and stab me here, here, now, please! It would hurt me less than what you just said.” Yes, “ham” ...

The last time we saw Tony Soprano and his loving mother, Livia, she was strapped to a hospital gurney and he was chasing her down the hall with this unusual bedside sentiment: "I'm going to live a ...