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Something Ain'T Kosher Here: The Rise Of The 'Jewish' Sitcom,New
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From 1989 through 2002 there was an unprecedented surge in American sitcoms featuring explicitly Jewish lead characters, thirtytwo compared to seven in the previous forty years. Several of theseMad About You, The Nanny, and Friendswere among the most popular and influential of all shows over this period; one programSeinfeldhas been singled out as the defining series of the nineties. In addition, scriptwriters have increasingly created Jewish characters, although they may not be perceived to be by the shows audience, Rachel Green on Friends being only one example.In Something Aint Kosher Here, Vincent Brook asks two key questions: Why has this trend appeared at this particular historical moment and what is the significance of this phenomenon for Jews and nonJews alike? He takes readers through three key phases of the Jewish sitcom trend: The early years of television before and after the first Jewish sitcom, The Goldbergs, appeared; the second phase in which America found itself Under the Sign of Seinfeld; and the current era of what Brook calls Post Jewishness.Interviews with key writers, producers, and showrunners such as David Kohan, (Will and Grace), Marta Kauffman (Friends and Dream On), Bill Prady (Dharma and Greg), Peter Mehlman and Carol Leifer (Seinfeld), and close readings of individual episodes and series provoke the inescapable conclusion that we have entered uncharted postJewish territory. Brook reveals that the acceptance of Jews in mainstream white America at the very time when identity politics have put a premium on celebrating difference reinforces and threatens the historically unique insider/outsider status of Jews in American society. This paradox upsets a delicate balance that has been a defining component of American Jewish identity.The rise of the Jewish sitcom represents a broader struggle in which American Jews and the TV industry, if not American society as a whole, are increasingly operating at crosspurposes torn between the desire to celebrate unique ethnic identities, yet to assimilate: to assert independence, yet also to build a consensus to appeal to the widest possible audience. No reader of this book will ever be able to watch these television programs in quite the same way again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Something Ain't Kosher Here'? A: The main theme of 'Something Ain't Kosher Here' is the exploration of the rise of explicitly Jewish characters in American sitcoms from 1989 to 2002, examining the cultural significance of this trend for both Jewish and non-Jewish audiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Something Ain't Kosher Here' is Vincent Brook.
- Q: What type of book is 'Something Ain't Kosher Here'? A: 'Something Ain't Kosher Here' is a paperback book categorized under Performing Arts, specifically focusing on television and cultural studies.
- Q: When was 'Something Ain't Kosher Here' published? A: 'Something Ain't Kosher Here' was published on April 23, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: Is 'Something Ain't Kosher Here' a new or used book? A: 'Something Ain't Kosher Here' is listed as a new book in good condition.
- Q: What are some key sitcoms discussed in the book? A: Key sitcoms discussed in the book include 'Mad About You', 'The Nanny', and 'Friends', as well as 'Seinfeld'.
- Q: What does Vincent Brook analyze in this book? A: Vincent Brook analyzes the evolution of Jewish representation in sitcoms, the impact of identity politics, and how these elements affect Jewish American identity.
- Q: Are there interviews included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes interviews with prominent writers and producers from shows like 'Will and Grace', 'Friends', and 'Seinfeld'.
- Q: What unique perspective does the book offer about Jewish identity? A: The book offers a unique perspective on the complexities of Jewish identity in America, highlighting the tension between assimilation and the celebration of ethnic differences.