Jackie Mason

Jackie Mason is a 72-year-old comedian and entertainer. He recently became embroiled in a controversy after referring to President Barack Obama as a "schvartze," a Yiddish slur for black people. Find more Jackie Mason news and... [more]

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Jackie Mason Uses Yiddish Slur While Joking About Obama

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Jackie Mason is currently coming under fire for using a Yiddish racial slur against Barack Obama. Jackie Mason is in hot water after using racially-charged language while performing in New York City last Thursday night. The aging comedy legend reffered to President Barack Obama as a " schvartze ." In Yiddish, the world literally means "black," and is seen by many people as a racial slur. Still, the comedian seemed unrepentant, saying to TMZ.com, "I'm an old Jew. I was raised in a Jewish family where 'schvartze' was used. It's not a demeaning word and I'm not going to defend myself." TMZ.com had the ... Read Full Story

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Furor builds over Jackie Mason 'schvartza' reference to President Obama

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Okay, people, move along, there’s nothing more to see here.The same tired old Catskills shtick making fun at some shlamazal’s expense. Only this time the shlamazal is the esteemed President of the United States and the shtick isn&rsq..;. Read Full Story

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A Cornucopia of Thanksgiving Obama-Hate From Jackie Mason

From Obama-hater Jackie Mason's Nov. 26 WorldNetDaily video:And we should thank God for another thing, that Barack Obama is failing and failing more and more every day in terms of his influence on America. Because this great man that everybody heralded as the new messiah proven that everything that he wants to accomplish would only destroy America from every direction. And if he hasn't been able to accomplish what his goals were, he is saving...

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Jackie Mason Set for December 9 Performance at Comix

Jackie Mason will appear at Comix in Manhattan on December 9 at 7:30pm. The appearance is one of several that Mason will be making in the area in the next few weeks that have been described as being precursors...

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Jackie Mason Comes To Comix in NYC for One Night Only, 12/9

The man who needs no introduction, the legendary Jackie Mason, is stepping onto the Comix stage in NYC for one special show only! Below is more info on the date and time and price of his one night only appearance. Call or write with any questions and hope you have a great weekend!

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Jackie Mason to Try Out New Material at NJPAC November 18

Jackie Mason will appear at The Chase Room at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on November 18. The performer will be trying out all new material in one of several of...

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Jackie Mason to Bring No Holds Barred to Los Angeles

Tony Award winner Jackie Mason will bring his new comedy, No Holds Barred, to Los Angeles' Wadsworth Theatre, January 20-24. Mason has starred in a number of...

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Jackie Mason to Offer L.A. Audiences No Holds Barred Comedy

Comedian Jackie Mason will bring his new show No Holds Barred to Los Angeles' Wadsworth Theatre for five performances in 2010.

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