In 2006, the same year that JLTV launched as America's Chosen Network®, President George W. Bush decreed May as Jewish American History Month. The past week's edition of Adweek recognized the month's special significance and proclaimed its "Top 10 Fictional TV Jews".
1. Jerry Seinfeld,
Seinfeld2. Rhoda Morgenstern (Valerie Harper),
The Mary Tyler Moore Show and
Rhoda3. Ross Geller (David Schwimmer),
Friends4. Juan Epstein (Robert Hegyes),
Welcome Back Kotter5. Natalie Green (Mindy Cohn),
The Facts of Life6. Joel Fleischman (Rob Morrow),
Northern Exposure7. Hesh Rabkin (Jerry Adler),
The Sopranos8. Dharma Finkelstein (Jenna Elfman),
Dharma & Greg9. Grace Adler (Debra Messing),
Will & Grace10. Mick Belker (Bruce Weitz),
Hill Street BluesOn JLTV, every day is Jewish American Day. JLTV celebrates the continual, positive impact of the early pioneers all the way up to today's Jewish-American leader.
Thank you Adweek for providing your perspective and taking notice of the special month!
Lainie Kazan is the embodiment of the word "entertainer" - an artist who has reached the pinnacle in virtually every area of performance. From nightclub stints to appearances on virtually every top variety and talk show in network television, she has appeared in a multitude of big screen and TV roles - including her renown appearance as the Greek mother in My Big Fat Greek Wedding. If you love hummus and Adam Sandler, you will remember her in the comedic film You Don't Mess with the Zohan. B'nai Brith presented her with their "Woman of the Year" award. JLTV is proud to include Lainie as a member of its Board of Governors and future host of its weekly program, Saturday Night at the Movies. "I am so pleased that you asked me to be a part of JLTV. I love it!" Lainie quipped.
Sammy Davis, Jr. passed away at the age of 64. During his illustrious career, Sammy mastered virtually every entertainment medium available to him. From Broadway to Las Vegas, from television to film, Sammy Davis, Jr. was one of the most loved entertainers of his day. The African-American superstar was also well-known as one of the world's most famous converts to Judaism. After surviving a serious car accident that took his left eye in 1954, the entertainer Eddie Cantor discussed with Davis the similarities between Jewish and Black communities, prompting his ultimate conversion to the Jewish faith.
