Summary Traditional Jewish humour flourished in adversity. Religious persecution and life in the ghetto nurtured its own kind of bitter comedy which, in 20th-century America, has developed into a recognisable and acclaimed style of humour. Arena examines this rich heritage of comic genius, and includes contributions from Milton Berle, Jackie Mason, Joan Rivers and Billy Crystal.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Gavin Millar Jonathan Miller Kenneth Tynan John Walters
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Feb 22, 1990
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : BBC
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Illuminations Films
Summary Traditional Jewish humour flourished in adversity. Religious persecution and life in the ghetto nurtured its own kind of bitter comedy which, in 20th-century America, has developed into a recognisable and acclaimed style of humour. Arena examines this rich heritage of comic genius, and includes contributions from Milton Berle, Jackie Mason, Joan Rivers and Billy Crystal.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Feb 22, 1990
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : BBC
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Illuminations Films
