When Jews Were Funny

2013 ""

When Jews Were Funny

6 | 1h29m | en | Documentary

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.

View More

Watch Now

Watch 30 days Free
AD
Watch with Prime Video
30 days Free
WATCH NOW
6 | 1h29m | en | Documentary
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.

...... View More
Cast

Shecky Greene , Howie Mandel , Shelley Berman

Director

Alan Zweig

Producted By

,

Stream over
800,000 titles
with Prime Video

30-day Free Trial, cancel anytime

Watch Now
Watch Now on Prime Video

Watch with Free Trial,Cancel anytime

Watch Now

Trailers

Watch full movie online Watch Now
AD

Unlimited Access to
Free Movies & TV Shows
for 30 Days

All Prime Video Movies and TV Shows. Cancel anytime.

Watch Now