Book Description
From the Borscht Belt shtick of Rodney Dangerfield to the urbane wit of Jerry Seinfeld, Jewish humor has had an enormous influence on modern comedy. Jokes about doctors, jokes about food, and of course, jokes about mothersÑ101 classic jokes are in this book, along with several witty essays and numerous charming cartoons by Joe Kohl.
This book is a must for any fan of Jewish humorÑand everyone who needs a good laugh!
Ingram
From the Borscht Belt shtick of Milton Berle to the Hollywood hipness of Billy Crystal, Jewish humor has defined comedy in 20th-century America. Here are 101 classic Jewish jokes along with an essay on how to tell a Jewish joke, a compendium of famous Jewish comedians, and a glossary of Jewish terms. 25 line drawings.
