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Al Kustanowitz

Multimedia Presenter  ·  Entertainment Historian  ·  Author

Engaging programs on Jewish humor, classic television, and American entertainment — for retirement communities, JCCs, synagogues, and libraries across South Florida and beyond.

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Al Kustanowitz presenting to a full auditorium at Florida Atlantic University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Now Booking  ·  2026–27 Season
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About Al

Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Jewish Humor Central

After a long career as a program manager at IBM, Al Kustanowitz combined a lifelong passion for entertainment, television history, Jewish humor, and popular culture into a series of engaging multimedia programs that have entertained audiences throughout the country. Every program combines carefully researched history with professionally produced PowerPoint slides, rare video clips, and audience interaction — creating an experience that's equal parts lecture and live show.

Al is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Jewish Humor Central, one of the internet's longest-running daily Jewish humor websites, and the author of eleven books on Jewish humor and entertainment. He is now booking programs for the 2026–2027 season across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties.

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11Books published
2009Jewish Humor Central founded

2026 – 2027 Season

Programs Ready to Book

Every program runs 60 or 90 minutes and combines professionally edited video clips, rare photographs, and lively commentary — built for adult audiences at Lifelong Learning Institutes, JCCs, synagogues, libraries, and retirement communities.

Marvin Silbermintz demonstrating Jewish humor at a Chabad Telethon New for 2026–27

The Origin & Evolution of Jewish Humor

A newly expanded journey through Jewish humor from biblical times to today's comedians.

60–90 MIN
Still from the deli scene in When Harry Met Sally Audience Favorite

Funniest Jewish Moments in Film & TV

A laugh-filled tour of iconic Jewish scenes, from Archie Bunker to Mel Brooks and Billy Crystal.

60–90 MIN
Jane Curtin and Gilda Radner on Weekend Update, Saturday Night Live Audience Favorite

Saturday Night Live: The Funny Years

The unforgettable first decade that changed television comedy forever.

60–90 MIN
Hanukkah Harry sketch from Saturday Night Live New

SNL: 50 Years Through a Jewish Lens

The remarkable Jewish influence behind five decades of Saturday Night Live.

60–90 MIN
Portrait of songwriter Herman Hupfeld Audience Favorite

Unsung Songwriters of the Great American Songbook

Meet the brilliant lyricists behind America's most beloved songs.

60–90 MIN
Jack Benny and Mel Blanc sharing a moment on stage Audience Favorite

The Great Comedians: From Burlesque to the Borscht Belt

A journey through comedy's roots, from vaudeville and burlesque stages to the legendary comics of the Borscht Belt.

60–90 MIN

New for the 2026–2027 Season

Mel Brooks as the Indian chief in Blazing Saddles

100 Years of Mel Brooks

Celebrating a century of the legendary writer, director, producer, and comedian.

60–90 MIN
Smile! You're on Candid Camera logo with host

Candid Camera

The hidden-camera show that pioneered reality comedy and delighted generations.

60–90 MIN
“Programs that audiences remember long after the laughter ends.”

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