Evergreen

Shari Lewis

A Jewish television puppeteer with a long career.

Jewish Mothers on Television

For the most part, Jewish mothers on television are portrayed in a negative light.

The Nanny

Fran Drescher's show caused controversy for its portrayal of Jews.

Gender Stereotypes in Television

Both Jewish men and women fell into certain stereotypes on television in the 1990s.

Seinfeld and Company

On "Seinfeld" and other 1990s TV shows, Jewishness became part of the American pop culture landscape.

Invisible Jews on Television

While not made explicit, many characters on television had very Jewish traits.

Jews in Television in the 2000s

From Larry David to Sarah Silverman.

Jews in Television: 1970s & 1980s

From Mary Tyler Moore to Jackie Mason.

Jews in Television: 1950s & 1960s

From Milton Berle to Dick Van Dyke.

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