Caesar's Writers(1996)
Caesar's Writers Synopsis
On January 24, 1996, at the Writers Guild Theater in Los Angeles, CA, legendary comic Sid Caesar was reunited with nine of his writers from Your Show of Shows and Caesar's Hour. The event was taped for release on PBS and BBC in a 1-hour cut, and later on VHS and DVD in its full 2-hour length. Be prepared to laugh non-stop as the panel, made up of head writer Mel Tolkin, Caesar, Carl Reiner, Aaron Ruben, Larry Gelbart, Mel Brooks, Neil Simon, Danny Simon, Sheldon Keller, and Gary Belkin share stories about their time working on Caesar's shows and offer their insights about writing comedy.
Caesar's Writers (1996) is a documentary and comedy film directed by Michael Hirsch, released on August 19, 1996 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Sid Caesar, Mel Tolkin, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Hirsch
- Producers:
- Marker Karahadian, Michael Hirsch
- Cinematographer:
- James O'Keeffe
- Status:
- Released
Caesar's Writers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sid Caesar
as Self
- Mel Tolkin
Mel Tolkin
as Self
Carl Reiner
as Self
Mel Brooks
as Self
Larry Gelbart
as Self
Neil Simon
as Self
- Danny Simon
Danny Simon
as Self
- Sheldon Keller
Sheldon Keller
as Self
- Gary Belkin
Gary Belkin
as Self
Billy Crystal
as Self - Host
- Bob Claster
Bob Claster
as Self - Moderator
Imogene Coca
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Michael Hirsch, produced by Marker Karahadian and Michael Hirsch.
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Caesar's Writers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Caesar's Writers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Caesar's Writers online?
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Caesar's Writers (1996) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Caesar's Writers?
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The main cast of Caesar's Writers (1996) includes Sid Caesar, Mel Tolkin, Carl Reiner, Mel Brooks and Larry Gelbart. The film was directed by Michael Hirsch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Caesar's Writers released?
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Caesar's Writers was released on August 19, 1996 and runs for 1h.
Is Caesar's Writers worth watching?
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Caesar's Writers (1996) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.