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Jerry Stiller
Critically acclaimed actor and Upper West Side resident Jerry Stiller started his career on the stage, made a name for himself performing improvisational comedy across the nation with his wife Anne Meara, and went on to play one of TV’s most notoriously neurotic fathers, Frank Costanza. CiNYC host Hank takes Jerry Back on the Block to talk about his New York City childhood, his family, and his storied career.
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Fyvush Finkel
“It’s the audience that makes you a star.” Well, since 1934 audiences have delighted in the acting talents of Brooklyn-born Fyvush Finkel, who goes Back on the Block with CiNYC Host Hank through Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Back on the Block
Many famous Americans call NYC home. This segment gives viewers the chance to get closer to their favorite personalities as they reminisce about the people, places, and boroughs that helped shape their lives.
Charlie Murphy
With recurring roles on Chappelle’s Show, three sold out comedy tours, and various parts in movies, Charlie Murphy has plenty to boast about.
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jerry and his wife were great people back in the day,as I remember,In a brooklyn neighborhood where I grew up with my family.I understand Jerry and his wife were great friends with my dad.The hang out McMannis’s,(great burgers) near the hospital my father, bob baker worked I think it was Methodis Hospital. I only knew they were friends by the picture my dad showed me, but I just found out the were great friends back then.My dad knew many people, he’s gone now, but its a great inspiration to to me that my father was friends with such nice,kind ,and talented people.Hope you get this love to hear from you.
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