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The Borscht Belt

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

1/3. Tony Hawks tells the story of the comedians who worked the hotels and clubs in the Catskills during the 30s and 40s.
Take My Wife, Please! Hawks visits the venues where Danny Kaye and Mel Brooks first took to the stage and meets Bilko star Mickey Freeman and comedian Bobby Ramsen. Producer David Prest

Contributors

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Danny Kaye
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Mel Brooks
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Mickey Freeman
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Bobby Ramsen.
Producer:
David Prest
Source: Radio Times

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