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Caesar's Writers (1996)

Movie ★ 9.0 60 min

Documentary Comedy

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.

Michael Hirsch Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 19, 1996
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0321570
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Cast

Sid Caesar Sid Caesar Self Mel Tolkin Self Carl Reiner Carl Reiner Self Mel Brooks Mel Brooks Self Larry Gelbart Larry Gelbart Self Neil Simon Neil Simon Self Danny Simon Self Sheldon Keller Self Gary Belkin Self Billy Crystal Billy Crystal Self - Host Bob Claster Self - Moderator Imogene Coca Imogene Coca Self (archive footage) Howard Morris Howard Morris Self Aaron Ruben Self

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Caesar's Writers stars Sid Caesar, Mel Tolkin, Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks.
When was Caesar's Writers released?
Caesar's Writers is a 1996 documentary, comedy film.
Where can I watch Caesar's Writers?
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