When Jews Were Funny
Originally released in 2013. When Jews Were Funny is a documentary film. directed by Alan Zweig. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shecky Greene, Howie Mandel, and Shelley Berman
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
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 scre...
Who directed When Jews Were Funny?
When Jews Were Funny was directed by Alan Zweig.
How long is When Jews Were Funny?
When Jews Were Funny has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was When Jews Were Funny released?
When Jews Were Funny was released on November 14, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in When Jews Were Funny?
The main cast of When Jews Were Funny includes Shecky Greene, Howie Mandel, Shelley Berman, Norm Crosby, Jack Carter.