Jillian Erikson on Instagram: "Gilda Radner often drew inspiration from the Jewish community she grew up in for Rhonda Weiss in her SNL skits (a character most famous for the Jewess Jeans sketch (as seen)). While not active in the religion as an adult, Gilda's Jewish identity is an essential element in her comedy, and the affectionate and incisive characters represent an important breakthrough in the visibility of Jewish women on television. That being said, I am incredibly disappointed in the c

2.8K views · 71 reactions | Legandary funny lady Gilda Radner is the start of this Detroit History Heroes episode! Watch along to learn how she blazed trails for comedians for years to come and how her story had affected many of those who battle cancer. Get more information from the The Detroit Creativity Project's website: https://detroitcreativityproject.org/ | Detroit Historical Society | Facebook

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