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How Jewish women shaped SNL

From “Jewess Jeans” to “Coffee Talk” to “Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy,” Jewish women have left their mark on Saturday Night Live as cast members and as characters.

In this episode of ‘Can We Talk?,’ we look at the evolving role of Jewish women on Saturday Night Live over its 50 years on TV.

Original cast member Laraine Newman talks about how her Jewish identity influenced the characters she played, and how the show reflects changing attitudes about being Jewish. Also, pop culture scholar Jennifer Caplan helps us dissect some iconic sketches — some of which have aged better than others.

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Can We Talk?

How Jewish women shaped SNL

From “Jewess Jeans” to “Coffee Talk” to “Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy,” Jewish women have left their mark on Saturday Night Live as cast members and as characters.

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