Papa, Play for Me: The Autobiography of Mickey Katz

by Josh Kun, Joel Grey, Mickey Katz

The heartwarming autobiography of a vintage Jewish comedian, with a new introduction highlighting his relevance to contemporary culture and cultural studies.

Mickey Katz (1909 - 1985), a Jewish comedian and musician, is best known for his parodies -- "Theme from Moulin Rouge (Where is My Heart)" became "Where is My Pants?", "(How Much is that) Doggie in the Window" became "Pickle in the Window" -- incorporating Yiddish words and accents...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0819564338
• ISBN13: 9780819564337
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.5"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher