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Joe Piscopo brings Sinatra, laughs to LI

Joe Piscopo's stage show, quot;Thrill Ride of Songs,

Photo credit: Handout | Joe Piscopo's stage show, "Thrill Ride of Songs, Stylings and Very Funny Stuff," comes to the Dix Hills Performing Arts Center in Dix Hills on Jan. 26, 2013

Imagine replacing the remaining original players of late-night TV's greatest ensemble cast. Then, a year later, every new cast member except you and a future superstar are sent packing.

That's what happened to Joe Piscopo, who in 1981 survived a purge at "Saturday Night Live" along with Eddie Murphy and built the foundation for an enduring stage act. Piscopo, now 61, brings his band and signature...

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