I hated Mrs. Maisel. The sophisticated Upper West Side Jews were played by Gentiles. Tony Shalhoub was completely false as a Columbia professor. His ignorance of French defied any reality of someone with a PhD in the liberal arts, but, moreover, he lacked a single Jewish characteristic. Meanwhile, Joel's middle-class, business-owning family, played by actual Jews, were boors and mostly mean-spirited. And really--Midge went to Bryn Mawr, but when she got a gig in Philadelphia said she'd never been there? I tried, because my sister loved the show. But I found it unfunny and borderline despicable.
I worked as a background actor on 4 different episodes. It was a blast. The crew were so appreciative and respectful. It was always a long day (usually 14 hours). Everything was meticulously thought out - costumes, camera work, beats. Rachel Brosnahan was an incredible pro and always thanked us at the end of the day. It was a wonderful experience. And the food was great!
Rachel Brosnahan grew up in Highland Park, IL, a predominately Jewish suburb. There's no doubt she attended many Bnei Mitzvot and was familiar with culturally Jewish norms.
The clothing and set decoration was amazing, and the scene of Midge adjusting the blinds so the morning light would wake her before Joel's alarm clock so she could 'do' her face was something to see (and later in the series her mother did the same thing!)
I am a male in let’s say of the geriatric age group. I thought the show was one of the top shows I have ever watched in my life. Not only did it describe the intricacies of men and women in the 50s and early 60s I suppose, but also both the positives and negatives of Jewish family life in America. I thought they did an amazing job.
I hated Mrs. Maisel. The sophisticated Upper West Side Jews were played by Gentiles. Tony Shalhoub was completely false as a Columbia professor. His ignorance of French defied any reality of someone with a PhD in the liberal arts, but, moreover, he lacked a single Jewish characteristic. Meanwhile, Joel's middle-class, business-owning family, played by actual Jews, were boors and mostly mean-spirited. And really--Midge went to Bryn Mawr, but when she got a gig in Philadelphia said she'd never been there? I tried, because my sister loved the show. But I found it unfunny and borderline despicable.
I worked as a background actor on 4 different episodes. It was a blast. The crew were so appreciative and respectful. It was always a long day (usually 14 hours). Everything was meticulously thought out - costumes, camera work, beats. Rachel Brosnahan was an incredible pro and always thanked us at the end of the day. It was a wonderful experience. And the food was great!
Rachel Brosnahan grew up in Highland Park, IL, a predominately Jewish suburb. There's no doubt she attended many Bnei Mitzvot and was familiar with culturally Jewish norms.
The clothing and set decoration was amazing, and the scene of Midge adjusting the blinds so the morning light would wake her before Joel's alarm clock so she could 'do' her face was something to see (and later in the series her mother did the same thing!)
It was amazing. Amazing
I am a male in let’s say of the geriatric age group. I thought the show was one of the top shows I have ever watched in my life. Not only did it describe the intricacies of men and women in the 50s and early 60s I suppose, but also both the positives and negatives of Jewish family life in America. I thought they did an amazing job.