Caesar's Writers
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Hirsch
- Original Title
- Caesar's Writers
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Hirsch
James O'Keeffe
Mark Speer
Marker Karahadian, Michael Hirsch
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Hirsch
Director
Marker Karahadian
Producer
Michael Hirsch
Producer
Mark Speer
Editor
James O'Keeffe
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caesar's Writers
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What is Caesar's Writers about?
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.
Who directed Caesar's Writers?
Caesar's Writers was directed by Michael Hirsch.
Who stars in Caesar's Writers?
The principal cast of Caesar's Writers includes Sid Caesar, Mel Tolkin, Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks, Larry Gelbart.
When was Caesar's Writers released and how long is it?
Caesar's Writers was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.