The Sid Caesar Collection: The Magic of Live TV

The Sid Caesar Collection: The Magic of Live TV

76 mins | Comedy, Documentary | June 20, 2000

One of the greatest comedians of early television, Sid Caesar hasn't had his work shown in perennial reruns, so it's especially gratifying to see a collection of his classic sketches released on video, with Caesar himself introducing the material. Besides being a truly gifted comic, Caesar benefited from having some brilliant supporting players, including Carl Reiner, Imogene Coca, and Nanette Fabray. Some of his illustrious writers, including Neil Simon, Woody Allen, and Mel Brooks, appear in interviews setting up the sketches. The sketches themselves include some all-time classics such as Caesar and company playing the figurines populating a medieval town clock (a brilliant bit partly written by Neil Simon and his brother, Danny, who reminisce after the sketch).

The Sid Caesar Collection: The Magic of Live TV

76 mins | Comedy, Documentary | June 20, 2000

The Sid Caesar Collection: The Magic of Live TV
One of the greatest comedians of early television, Sid Caesar hasn't had his work shown in perennial reruns, so it's especially gratifying to see a collection of his classic sketches released on video, with Caesar himself introducing the material. Besides being a truly gifted comic, Caesar benefited from having some brilliant supporting players, including Carl Reiner, Imogene Coca, and Nanette Fabray. Some of his illustrious writers, including Neil Simon, Woody Allen, and Mel Brooks, appear in interviews setting up the sketches. The sketches themselves include some all-time classics such as Caesar and company playing the figurines populating a medieval town clock (a brilliant bit partly written by Neil Simon and his brother, Danny, who reminisce after the sketch).
Producers Creative Light Entertainment
Original title The Sid Caesar Collection: The Magic of Live TV
Directors
Writers

Cast

Sid Caesar

as Self

Woody Allen

as Self

Nanette Fabray

as Self

Larry Gelbart

as Self

Benny Goodman

as Self (archive footage)

Howard Morris

as Self

Carl Reiner

as Self

Neil Simon

as Self

Mel Tolkin

as Self