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is arguably most familiar to film and TV audiences as San Francisco cop Chico González, Clint Eastwood’s partner, in (1971), and Poppie, a notoriously unhygienic restaurateur, on the long-running NBC sitcom . During his lengthy stage and screen career, Santoni earned his spurs in (1969), guested on series ranging from (a pre-World War I-era western starring Rod, and played continuing roles on (1983) and (1989 – 91). The New York-born actor was 82 when he died August 1 in Los Angeles.