Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Michael Hirsch
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Sid Caesar

Sid Caesar

Self

Mel Tolkin

Self

Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner

Self

Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks

Self

Larry Gelbart

Larry Gelbart

Self

Neil Simon

Neil Simon

Self

Danny Simon

Self

Sheldon Keller

Self

Gary Belkin

Self

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Self - Host

Bob Claster

Self - Moderator

Imogene Coca

Imogene Coca

Self (archive footage)

Frequently Asked Questions

Caesar's Writers was released on August 19, 1996.

The runtime of Caesar's Writers is 1h 0m.

Caesar's Writers is a Documentary, Comedy movie.

Caesar's Writers is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Caesar's Writers was directed by Michael Hirsch.

The main cast of Caesar's Writers includes Sid Caesar, Mel Tolkin, Carl Reiner.

Caesar's Writers is originally in English.