The Sid Caesar Collection: The Magic of Live TV 24 years old
Classic Comedy from Your Show of Shows and Caesar's Hour
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).
Credits
The Sid Caesar Collection: The Magic of Live TV Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Woody Allen He was 64, now 88 years old | as Himself |
| Carl Reiner He was 78, now 102 years old | |
| Larry Gelbart He was 72, 81 years old when he died | |
| Nanette Fabray She was 79, 97 years old when she died | |
| Benny Goodman He was 91, 77 years old when he died | |
| Neil Simon He was 72, 91 years old when he died | |
| Howard Morris He was 80, 85 years old when he died | |
| Sid Caesar He was 77, 91 years old when he died | as Various |
The Sid Caesar Collection: The Magic of Live TV Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Sid Caesar as Executive In Charge Of Production. He was 77 (91) years old when He died | Production |
| Peter Jaysen as Producer. | Production |
| Rich Tackenberg as Producer. | Production |
| Scott Zakarin as Producer. He was 36 (now 61) years old | Production |
| Mark Panik as Editor. | Editing |
The Sid Caesar Collection: The Magic of Live TV (24 years)
Classic Comedy from Your Show of Shows and Caesar's Hour
- Release day: Tuesday, June 20, 2000
- Runtime: 76 minutes