Jackie Mason, 93, Dies; Turned Kvetching Into Comedy Gold (William Grimes/New York Times)

Jackie Mason, 93, Dies; Turned Kvetching Into Comedy Gold (William Grimes/New York Times)

William Grimes / New York Times:
Jackie Mason, 93, Dies; Turned Kvetching Into Comedy Gold  —  He kept the borscht belt style of comedy alive long after the Catskills resorts had closed and eventually brought it, triumphantly, to Broadway.  —  Jackie Mason, whose staccato, arm-waving delivery and thick Yiddish accent kept …

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