When Jews Were Funny (2013)

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From the 1930's to the 1970's, pretty well every comedian or comic you might see on TV or the movies was Jewish. Jews came to dominate the world of western‐society comedy on radio, stage and screen alike.Why did Jews dominate comedy in this period? And why did that domination end? Were Jews just funnier back then? And if so, did that extend to your average Jew on the street? In this 90 minute documentary acclaimed director Alan Zweig will examine these questions and many others in this exploration of 20th century humour, cultural decay, and a search for a missing heritage.

Director: Alan Zweig
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
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Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Jews Were Funny about?
From the 1930's to the 1970's, pretty well every comedian or comic you might see on TV or the movies was Jewish. Jews came to dominate the world of western‐society comedy on radio, stage and screen alike.Why did Jews dominate comedy in this period? And why did that domination end? Were Jews just funnier back then? And if so, did that extend to your average Jew on the street? In this 90 minute documentary acclaimed director Alan Zweig will examine these questions and many others in this exploration of 20th century humour, cultural decay, and a search for a missing heritage.
Who directed When Jews Were Funny?
When Jews Were Funny was directed by Alan Zweig.
Who stars in When Jews Were Funny?
When Jews Were Funny stars Shecky Greene, Howie Mandel, Shelley Berman, Norm Crosby, Jack Carter, David Steinberg.
How long is When Jews Were Funny?
When Jews Were Funny has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is When Jews Were Funny?
When Jews Were Funny is a Documentary film.
Where was When Jews Were Funny produced?
When Jews Were Funny was produced in Canada.