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Caesar's Writers (1996)
Director: Michael Hirsch
Cast: Sid Caesar, Mel Tolkin, Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks
Runtime60 min
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On January 24, 1996, at the Writers Guild Theater in Los Angeles, CA, legendary comic Sid Caesar was reunited with nine of his writers from Your Show of Shows and Caesar's Hour. The event was taped for release on PBS and BBC in a 1-hour cut, and later on VHS and DVD in its full 2-hour length. Be prepared to laugh non-stop as the panel, made up of head writer Mel Tolkin, Caesar, Carl Reiner, Aaron Ruben, Larry Gelbart, Mel Brooks, Neil Simon, Danny Simon, Sheldon Keller, and Gary Belkin share stories about their time working on Caesar's shows and offer their insights about writing comedy.
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Fans of classic comedy and the golden age of television will delight in this 1996 documentary, Caesar's Writers, which reunites legendary comedian Sid Caesar with his iconic writing team from the 1950s hits Your Show of Shows and Caesar's Hour. Directed by Michael Hirsch, the film offers an uproarious, behind-the-scenes look at the collaborative genius behind some of the most influential comedy of the era.
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