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A Night on Melrose: Part One

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Michael Procopio
Feb 04, 2026
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Milton Berle smoking a cigar with much funnier comedian, Sid Caesar.
Milton Berle (right) smoking a cigar with Sid Caesar, a comedian who was actually funny.

Far too much happened on the night in question to fit into one, tidy story. This first half is just the warm up. Please look for the (unintentionally) salacious second act your inbox later this month.

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September 26th(ish), 1992

The third most uncomfortable night of my life kicked off in what I imagined to be an Italian restaurant designed for vain, elderly diners.

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