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Friday, March 15, 2013
Who was Petrillo?
You will frequently hear radio comedians refer to a certain "Petrillo" in their programs. Who was this individual?
James Caesar Petrillo (1892-1984) was the leader of the American Federation of Musicians. He evidently dominated the union completely, being described as "colorful and combative."
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