Aldo Cella Interview. He was living the Good Life!

As the spokesman for Cella Lambrusco for over ten years James Manis played the iconic character, Aldo Cella, touring the nation spreading liquid cheer.
'ALDO, ALDO CELLA!'' the ladies would cry, and for years the roly-poly Casanova, the fictional front for Cella wines, would respond with a sly wink that helped to turn Cella into the nation's No. 4 brand of imported table wine.
James died in 2013 at age 73. He was so delightful.

[@RalphManis]

That's my dad... Never a dull moment!

[@hillaryilinsky1009]

is maris italian?

[@RalphManis]

@@hillaryilinsky1009 My dad James Manis was Greek. The character he played, Aldo Cella was Italian.

[@hillaryilinsky1009]

@@RalphManis thank you. god bless you and your loved ones.

[@DanTheManIOM]

We loved this character ! My dad had a friend, Tony Mecca, who looked a little like Aldo, and we called him Chill A Cella !

[@v.dargain1678]

Love your necktie Aldo ! I didn't know your Italian accent was REAL .

[@diecheneydie]

Loved him in Defending Your Life.

[@RalphManis]

You like pie? I'll bring you some pies!!!!

[@SportsIncorporated]

Could he have been the inspiration for Super Mario.

[@billyray3761]

What a mouth on that woman.

[@v.dargain1678]

A very fitting entrance and exit in a a hot air balloon for the Cella goombata .

[@dougplein6075]

The 1970s hairdos on women were ridiculous.