
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
First aired on Jun 19, 1998
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Genres: Documentary, Drama
In 1995, Chasen's closed its doors after 60 years of serving chili to movie stars and visiting dignitaries, Presidents and the Pope. During its two final weeks, Chasen regulars (actors and producers), staff, and management sat for interviews. There's an Oscar party for 1500, footage and photos of famous diners, and time with Tommy Gallagher, the ebullient head waiter until retirement in 1994, his son Patrick, catering head Raymond Bilbool, general manager Ronnie Clint, hat check girl Val Schwab, ladies' room attendant Onetta Johnson, and foreign- born waiters, including Jaime. When he started in 1970, like other Latins, he wasn't allowed out of the kitchen. It's a family farewell.
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Featured Crew

Robert Pulcini | Director

Shari Springer Berman | Director
Alicia Sams | Executive Producer

Mark Suozzo | Music
Diandra Douglas | Executive Producer