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Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg

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Director: Aviva Kempner Cast: Norman Lear, Roberta Wallach, Sara Chase, Margaret Nagle, Gertrude Berg
Running Time: 90 minutes
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Genre

Documentary

Producer

Aviva Kempner

Distributor

IFC Films

Release Date

Jul 10, 2009

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Official Website

www.mollygoldbergfilm.org

Review

A look at the underappreciated Gertrude Berg, a charming Jewish woman and the “first lady of television,” who paved the way for the Oprahs and Martha Stewarts of the world, beginning with her radio show in the thirties. Starts out somewhat formulaic but develops into a rather engaging look at entertainment history.

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Hiding in Plain Sight

Sallydenslow from 90402 | Posted on 7/19/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)

Yoo Hoo Mrs Goldberg gently spoons out its tale of Gertrude Berg and builds momentum to a shocking dramatic climax. I was really taken by surprise by the depth and power of this story. The legacy of Gertrude Berg was unknown to me and to most of the audience I sat with. I saw it at Lincoln Center Cinemas and it was packed. People were laughing through many parts and at the end I heard weeping. But I know I never saw it coming. Aviva Kempner has done great work writing and directing and producing this film. I liked it even better than her Life and Times of Hank Greenberg. I urge everyone to go see this amazing and remarkable documentary.

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