RIZZO’S BRAIN

 

This archeological excursion into Philadelphia’s spotted underbelly answers those perennial questions:
Did Frank Rizzo really have doves flying from his armpits? Are the mummers true artists? Are you really safe? And finally, how many Philadelphia criminals can you identify in this program…. Tune in and find out.

Segment Video Artist Collaborator Role
Action News Open      
Tarot Reading Termite Beth Reisinger Community Member
Rizzo Quotes Michael Kuetemeyer Ben Johnson Actor
Peep Show Mary Clare Stevens    
Sales and Closings Jim Ospenson    
Mummers Jim Ospenson Mummers Performer
Brain Autopsy with Dr. Gene Hoenig Jim Ospenson Dr. Gene Hoenig Community Member
Test Promo with Martha Star Meryl Perlson Martha McDonald Actor
Pot Hole of the Week Mike Grundmann    
Rizzo Quote Michael Kuetemeyer Ben Johnson Actor
Safety Meryl Perlson    
Peep Show 2 Mary Clare Stevens    
Police Chief justifies violence   Police Chief Community Member
Penn is on Top Michael Kuetemeyer    
Squirrels Mike Grundmann    
Martha and Blaise Tour the City Perlson Martha McDonald actor
Mummers 2 Jim Ospenson Mummers Performer
Rizzo Quote   Frank Rizzo Community Member
Summer 1968 Jim Ospenson & Meryl Perlson Barbara Smith Poet
Rizzo as Ubermench Jim Ospenson + Meryl Perlson Lou Pepe Actor
Credits   George Kuetemeyer Musician