When Jews Were Funny
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| On DVD: | April 1, 2014 |
| Running time: | 1h 30m | Genre: | Documentary |
Documentary filmmaker Alan Zweig asks the question: Why were so many of the comedians he watched on TV in the 1950s and 1960s Jewish?
This movie takes a look at the history of Jewish comedy, from the early days of Borsht belt to the present.
Canadian Connection: Director/writer Alan Zweig and comedian Howie Mandel were both born in Toronto.
| Director: | Alan Zweig |
| Studio: | Sudden Storm Entertainment |
| Producer(s): | Jesse Ikeman, Jeff Glickman |
| Cast: | Howie Mandel, Norm Crosby, Gilbert Gottfreid |
| Writer(s): | Alan Zweig |
| Official Site: | whenjewswerefunny.com/ |
