Television
The laid-back stand-up style Tom Papa is known for falls short in sitcom.
June 3, 2004
Books
Papa Pilgrim moved with his large family to Alaska’s backcountry, where he defied society in many ways, according to this well-written account by newspaper reporter Tom Kizzia.
July 25, 2013
Food
Papa Cantella and His Antique Sausage
June 29, 1997
Tom Papa Comic The comedian soon will be treading the treacherous path many others have traveled: trying to translate success on the club circuit to a sitcom triumph.
Dec. 28, 2003
California
Hermosa Beach selects LAPD commander as new police chief
July 31, 2013
Sports
Maybe because his visitor was from Washington, Cool Papa acted especially proud of the Griffith Stadium photograph, although his collection included every big-league ballpark he ever occupied, always when the principal tenants were away.
March 11, 1991
‘Pilgrim’s Wilderness’ a harrowing tale of isolation
Business
Papa John’s International Inc. and Tricon Global Restaurants Inc.’
Nov. 19, 1999
Clippers
Though Tom Papa has spent his fair share of time in Los Angeles, most of it was onstage at the L.A.
His name appeared in only three major-league box scores, a total of two innings - no wins, no losses - but life after baseball has become a comforting success story for John Papa.
July 22, 1997