Weeping Petrillo Bids Farewell
Weeping Petrillo Bids Farewell
James C. Petrillo, who says it is doctors orders steps down from his effective and sometimes vociferous 18-year resign over the powerful American Federation of Musicians. A wave of protests is sent up against his leaving the post and the farewell is turned into a mournful moment. With a lump size of a grapefruit lodged in his larynx, and clutching a tear-drenched handkerchief, Jimmy finds himself bidding an emotionally tearful farewell. Friends and colleagues march into the farewell dinner carrying signs bidding Jimmy good-bye. CUS - Jimmy Petrillo looking on at his friends. MCUS - Signs reading; "We're For Jimmy" - "Jimmy We Need You" - "We Want Jimmy". Jimmy C Petrillo's farewell: "I say good-bye. Still I gotta go. Just can't break away from one another, can we? Without looking at tears, I'm sure you don't mind, my few tears."