Jewish Women Comedians
She made history as the first woman to permanently guest-host The Tonight Show.
Who is Joan Rivers?
Who is Queen Esther?
She is best known as a member of The Mamas and the Papas.
Who is Cass Elliot?
One of the seven original cast members of Saturday Night Live, she died of ovarian cancer at the age of 42.
Who is Gilda Radner?
She kept watch on baby Moses in the water.
Who is Miriam?
She was the top charting female vocalist in the 1940's. She achieved even greater success as host of TV variety, The Chevy Show series.
Who is Dinah Shore?
She is known for her work on the animated sitcom Family Guy and as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's agent.
Who is Alex Borstein?
She took a tent pin and hammer and crushed Sisera's head.
Who is Yael?
One of the most popular entertainers in America during the first half of the 20th century. She was widely known by the nickname, "The Last of the Red Hot Mamas."
Who is Sophie Tucker?
She was a stand-up comedian before she had her own TV show from which she was dropped, but the show still goes on without her under another name.
Who is Rosanne Barr?
She became pregnant with Isaac at the age of 90.
Who is Sarah?
Known as an operatic soprano, she was raised in Brooklyn, where she was known, among friends, as "Bubbles" Silverman.
Who is Beverly Sills?
She is an American comedian and cancer activist better known for being a nanny.
Who is Fran Drescher?
She helped her son Jacob steal his twin's birthright.
Who is Rebecca?
This pop singer started her career in The Harlettes, the back-up singers for Bette Midler.
Who is Melissa Manchester?