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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.
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How long is When Jews Were Funny?
When Jews Were Funny has a runtime of 1h 29m (1 hour and 29 minutes).
Who directed When Jews Were Funny?
When Jews Were Funny was directed by Alan Zweig and released in 2013.
What genre is When Jews Were Funny?
When Jews Were Funny is a Documentary film (2013).
Who stars in When Jews Were Funny?
The cast of When Jews Were Funny includes Shecky Greene, Howie Mandel, Shelley Berman, Norm Crosby, Jack Carter.
What is the TMDB rating for When Jews Were Funny?
When Jews Were Funny has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 11 votes.
