Casting and Development
In the early 80s, then head writer, Pat Falken Smith created the role specifically for Mascolo after seeing his performance as real life crime boss, Salvatore Maranzano on the NBC miniseries, The Gangster Chronicles in 1981. Mascolo first appeared as Stefano in 1982. He departed from the series in March 1983, and returned a year later only to depart again in February 1985. Mascolo briefly returned to the series from November to December 1988. Actor Frank Fata appeared in the role of Stefano for two episodes in December 1991. Mascolo reclaimed the role on a contractual basis on September 17, 1993. He departed from the show in December 1996, and re-appeared in February 1997 for a few episodes. Mascolo returned to the show full-time once again on June 13, 1997.
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