Vincent Musetto Explained

Vincent Musetto
Birth Name:Vincent Albert Musetto Jr.
Birth Date:May 1941
Birth Place:Boonton, New Jersey, U.S.
Death Place:New York City, U.S.
Occupation:Editor, writer, critic

Vincent Musetto (May 1941 – June 9, 2015) was an American newspaper editor and film critic for the New York Post. He retired from the New York Post in 2011.[1] He was best known for having written the headline Headless body in topless bar in 1983. The events inspiring the headline served as the premise for a 1995 American black comedy by the same title, written by Peter Koper and directed by James Bruce.[2] After the film was released, Musetto said he didn't know what the fuss was all about; he reported "Headless" was not his best headline.[3] Musetto died on June 9, 2015, from pancreatic cancer.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Yu . Roger . April 15, 1983 . Vincent Musetto, writer of legendary NYPost headline, dies . 2015-06-09 . Usatoday.com.
  2. News: Stratton. David. Review: 'Headless Body in Topless Bar'. Variety. June 19, 1995.
  3. News: Bowman. David. Flick from Headline Heaven, Tabloid Style. July 17, 2015. The New York Times. February 11, 1996.
  4. Web site: Li . David K. . The genius behind 'Headless Body in Topless Bar' headline dies at 74 | New York Post . Nypost.com . April 15, 1983 . 2015-06-09.
  5. Web site: Vincent Musetto, 74, Dies; Wrote 'Headless' Headline of Ageless Fame. Margalit. Fox. June 9, 2015. February 11, 2020. NYTimes.com.