The Sid Caesar Collection: Inside the Writer's Room (2000)

Name: The Sid Caesar Collection: Inside the Writer's Room
Genre: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 2000-06-20
Duration: 1 h 4 min
Cast: Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Sid Caesar, Nanette Fabray

Documentary Comedy

Cast: Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Sid Caesar, Nanette Fabray

Runtime64 min

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The Big Daddy of televised comedy sketches, Sid Caesar had millions of Americans holding their sides and howling at his uproarious antics and those of his inspired sidekicks--Imogene Coca, Nanette Fabray, Carl Reiner, and Howard Morris. These are compilations of fan favorites--digitally remastered to be as crisp as they were in the 1950s. "The Fan Favorites" includes gems from the heyday of live TV, as well as interviews with writers and actors, including Mel Brooks, Woody Allen, and Neil Simon. 3-3/4 hours on 3 cassettes or 3 DVDs. Set 1 features live gut-busters from "Your Show of Shows" and "Caesar's Hour", including 18 of Caesar's own favorite sketches, plus revealing interviews with contemporaries, including Mel Brooks and Neil Simon. Three digitally remastered volumes: "The Magic of Live TV, Inside the Writer's Room," and "Creating the Comedy". Almost 4 hours on 3 cassettes or 3 DVDs.

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The Sid Caesar Collection: Inside the Writer's Room (2000) is a critically acclaimed documentary that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary comedy sketches of Sid Caesar and his ensemble cast. The film features interviews with celebrated comedy writers and actors, including Mel Brooks and Neil Simon, and has been praised for its insightful exploration of the creative process behind Caesar's iconic television shows.