Couldn't we all use a few laughs? Jews have been providing them on stage, screen and television for decades, triumphing as writers, performers and film makers. What led them to become so prominent in comedy? And how has Jewish heritage influenced their approach to humor? Entertainment historian John Kenrick returns to shine a spotlight on some of the funniest talents of the last hundred or so years, with backstage lore and plenty of hilarious performance videos.
The Marx Brothers: The Four Horsemen of the Apoplexy
Borscht Belt: The Comic Legacy of the Jewish Alps
Hail Caesar!: How Sid & His Legion Conquered American Comedy
Mel Brooks: It’s Good to Be the King
Joan Rivers: Can We Talk Here
Neil Simon: America's Playwright