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Tag: Jerry Seinfeld

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Jewish Emmy nominees include Larry David and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ in a last hurrah

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 17 Jul

The final season of Larry David's long-running HBO sitcom "Curb Your Enthusiasm" received four Emmy nominations, including best comedy and best actor for David, marking a bittersweet last hurrah for the show.

0 Television/Film Antisemitism

WATCH: Jerry Seinfeld on the Rules of Comedy—and Life

Bari Weiss in The Free Press · 28 May

Jerry Seinfeld, creator of the iconic show "Seinfeld," is celebrated for his humor and cultural impact, with the series remaining a cornerstone of American pop culture.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Students walk out as Jerry Seinfeld, a recent Israel advocate, delivers Duke commencement address

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 13 May

During a commencement address at Duke University, some students protested against comedian Jerry Seinfeld due to his support for Israel, with several students walking out carrying Palestinian flags.

0 Television/Film Food

In ‘Unfrosted,’ Jerry Seinfeld plays with his food

PJ Grisar in Forward · 3 May

Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut film "Unfrosted" takes a comedic look at the origin of Pop-Tarts, focusing on a Kellogg's product developer named Bob Cabana in the 1960s.

0 Television/Film Culture

Unfrosted review: Seinfeld’s cereal classic snaps, crackles and pops

Jewish Chronicle · 2 May

"Unfrosted" is Jerry Seinfeld's directorial debut film where he stars and co-writes a comedic story inspired by his childhood love of Pop-Tarts.

0 Television/Film Culture

In Seinfeld’s newest kvetch, a tale of two Pop-Tart jokes

PJ Grisar in Forward · 29 Apr

Jerry Seinfeld recently discussed how network sitcoms have lost their appeal and cited a shift towards extreme political correctness as a contributing factor.

0 Television/Film Culture

Series finale of HBO’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ reunites Larry David-Jerry Seinfeld Jewish comedy duo

Ben Sales in JTA · 9 Apr

The series finale of HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" reunited Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, creating a conclusion reminiscent of the Seinfeld finale 26 years ago.

0 Israel Television/Film

Jerry Seinfeld Visited Israel to Meet With Families of Israeli Hostages

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 2 Jan

Jerry Seinfeld and his family visited Israel to meet with the families of Israeli hostages who were taken by Hamas.

0 Culture Television/Film

Some of the best Jewish jokes from the best Jewish comedians

Chanie Kirschner in Forward · 26 Dec 2023

This article discusses some of the best Jewish jokes from famous Jewish comedians.

0 Television/Film Art

A mean-spirited, cynical Jerry Seinfeld is not what we need right now

Forward · 11 May 2020

The article discusses Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix special, "23 Hours to Kill," critiquing it as out-of-touch and mean-spirited.

0 Television/Film Culture

Jerry Seinfeld Pays Homage To His Roots In New Netflix Special

Forward · 19 Sep 2017

Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix special, "Jerry Before Seinfeld," is a tribute to his comedic origins at The Comic Strip in New York City, where he refined his style.

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

Seinfeld to Kesha: No Hugs for You!

Rachel Shukert in Tablet · 9 Jun 2017

Jerry Seinfeld, the beloved comedian, recently made headlines when he rejected a hug from pop star Kesha at a red carpet event in Washington, D.C. Seinfeld, known for his dry humor and aversion to hugs, explained that he is not a hugger, especially with strangers, citing his own personal boundaries.

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Jerry Seinfeld Confirms 'Seinfeld' Reunion — Sort Of

noah in Forward · 31 Jan 2014

Jerry Seinfeld recently confirmed rumors of a secret project being a reunion of the popular show "Seinfeld."