WHAT THE CRITICS SAID 

'Woody Allen is in his element presenting the story of S.J. Perelman.'
Stephanie Billen,
THE OBSERVER

'The Perelman style is unique and this elegant analysis shows why.'
Gillian Reynolds,
THE TELEGRAPH

'Woody Allen salutes the sharp-brained Perelman.'
Nigel Andrew,
DAILY MAIL

'This was a warm, generous programme, flecked with vintage Allen asides.'
Elisabeth Mahoney,
THE GUARDIAN

'This tribute could have been hosted by no one else.'
Simon Garfield,
MAIL ON SUNDAY

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CHICKEN INSPECTOR NO. 23 - THE STORY OF S.J. Perelman

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Comic writer S.J. Perelman virtually defines a style of erudite New York humour associated with the New Yorker magazine. Here Woody Allen profiles his comic genius, exploring his long career as a humourist and analysing his unique style, with the aid of admirers such as Bill Zinsser, Prudence Crowther, Roger Angell, Harold Evans and Denis Norden. Along with specially recorded readings from Perelman’s work, there is archive of Perelman himself.


Presenter: Woody Allen
Writer: Michael Pointon

Producer: Neil Rosser
Production Manager: Jo Wheeler

Executive Producer: Bruce Hyman


Broadcast:

29th November


Broadcaster: