Jews in American TV Comedy
| Day | Thursday, November 14 |
|---|---|
| Time | 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
| Where | Private Location (sign in to display) |
TV sitcoms say a lot about Jewish identity in America. While during the 1950s and '60s Jewish characters and themes were present but not overt, this began to change in the '70s with shows like "Welcome Back, Kotter" and "Rhoda." And in the 1990s, one of the most overtly "Jewish" sitcoms, "Seinfeld," proved to be a massive hit. In this presentation, our Judaic Studies department will present and...
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Add to Calendar 11/14/2024 6:30 PM 11/14/2024 8:00 PM America/New_York Jews in American TV Comedy TV sitcoms say a lot about Jewish identity in America. While during the 1950s and '60s Jewish characters and themes were present but not overt, this began to change in the '70s with shows like "Welcome Back, Kotter" and "Rhoda." And in the 1990s, one of the most overtly "Jewish" sitcoms, "Seinfeld," proved to be a massive hit. In this presentation, our Judaic Studies department will present and... Private Location (sign in to display)