"Goodfellas" is based on New York crime reporter Nicholas Pileggi's book "Wiseguy". He was a close associate of Italian wiseguy and Scarfo soldier Raymond Martorano. He is also known for his role as Sonny Steelgrave in the television series "Wiseguy". Other film credits include "Wiseguy", "Final Analysis", "The Insider", "Deconstructing Harry", and "Molly". Epstein's toughness was downplayed later on, and he became more of a wiseguy. Dallesandro has also made guest appearances on "Wiseguy", "Miami Vice", and "Matlock". He then starred in five episodes of the CBS program "Wiseguy". Wahl wrote an episode of "Wiseguy" in 1989 and directed an episode in 1990. Two years later, she appeared in the CBS series "Wiseguy" episode "Reunion". They cast Jonathan Banks because they admired his work in the 1980s police drama "Wiseguy". Based on "Wiseguy" by Pileggi. In 1987, she played Tracy Steelgrave on THE WISEGUY. Polgas's original call sign in the OCB was "Wisedog" (a homage to "Wiseguy"). Schramm also made appearances in "Another World" and "Wiseguy". Who wouldn't want to be a wiseguy?