Buddy Cianci’s History in Pop Culture
Thursday, January 28, 2016
What do Seth MacFarlane, 60 Minutes and a Republican National Convention all have in common?
GoLocalProv looks at how the late Renaissance Mayor Buddy Cianci has been depicted in a wide array of pop culture expressions in movies, books, TV, and apparel.
No Rhode Islander is better known or more infamous. The former Mayor claims to be the, “Most Googled man in Rhode Island.”
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTCianci who was first elected Mayor of Providence in 1974 and in total, he served more than 21 years.
Twice he left office – once for assaulting a developer over a dispute and the second time when he was convicted on a RICO charge.
Take a tour of iconic Buddy graffiti, TV appearances, and so much more.
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Take a tour of Buddy Cianci's career from walk on roles on TV dramas to featured in pop art.
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