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Something to Kvell About: A Celebration of Jewish Delis on Maryland Public TV

Jewish delis are a great American tradition. Beginning as places for Jews from Central and Eastern Europe to eat and meet, they expanded across the American landscape and eventually attracted as many non-Jews as Jews. Baltimore is home to a number of famous (and delicious) delis, featured in this engaging and informative show on Maryland Public Television.

Co-host is Marcellus “Bassman” Shepard, a newcomer to that station but well-known for his work as an actor, DJ, and voiceover talent. Marcellus came to the studio recently to update his actor headshots. He was a dream to work with, and that voice! Unforgettable.

You can view Something to Kvell About at this link: https://www.pbs.org/video/jewish-delis-something-to-kvell-about-wawyi You’ll need an MPT Passport membership (which simply means you need to make a donation of at least $10. You’ll have access to hundreds of MPT/PBS programming afterward).