Vaudeville's "Hebrew" Hits
Special | 49m 35sVideo has Closed Captions
Jody Rosen explores the Jewish novelty songs that were popular in the early 20th century.
Jody Rosen, Journalist and Author, explores the history of the novelty songs which were popular in the early 20th century and performed by Jewish comedians. Rosen defines “Hebrew” songs and discusses the stereotypes the singers adhered to.
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University Place is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
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Vaudeville's "Hebrew" Hits
Special | 49m 35sVideo has Closed Captions
Jody Rosen, Journalist and Author, explores the history of the novelty songs which were popular in the early 20th century and performed by Jewish comedians. Rosen defines “Hebrew” songs and discusses the stereotypes the singers adhered to.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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University Place is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin
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