A Funny Nod to The Sopranos in Tulsa King

Tulsa King season 3, episode 8, had a hidden surprise for fans of The Sopranos. Robert Patrick, who plays Dunmire in Tulsa King, added a funny line that connected both shows. This happened when Dunmire asked Dwight Manfredi, played by Sylvester Stallone, "How's your balls, Manfredi? " This line was not in the script. Patrick made it up on the spot. In an interview, Patrick shared the story behind this line. He said he remembered a moment from The Sopranos where James Gandolfini said the same thing to him. Patrick was trying to get Gandolfini to react more in their scenes. The next day, Gandolfini surprised him with that line. Patrick thought it would be a fun way to honor The Sopranos and its fans. The line fit perfectly in Tulsa King. The show is about crime and has a lot of mobster tropes, but it also has its own unique style. The Sopranos is a big inspiration for Tulsa King. Patrick's character, Dunmire, is a major villain in season 3. He does everything he can to stop Dwight from growing his business. This includes using dirty tricks and even planting a bomb at a hotel. The bomb scene was intense, but it also had a funny moment with the Sopranos reference. This shows how Tulsa King is willing to honor its influences while still being its own show. The line also made Stallone laugh. He even joked about giving Patrick a writing credit for it. The Sopranos had a big impact on TV. By including this nod, Patrick showed how much the show means to him and to many fans. It was a fun way to connect two crime dramas and make fans smile.