Jackie Mason Now on iTunes

The hilarious comedy of showman Jackie Mason is finally being offered for download in the Apple iTunes store.  Through digital entertainment label Skilled Cat Enterprises, the first offering from the veteran comedian features over three hours of tracks from the four-CD set of his latest stand-up tour, Jackie Mason: Freshly Squeezed.

Recorded over two nights of performances prior to opening on Broadway, it's shtick like no other about politics; past, present and possible future presidents; the war in Iraq; and more. A masterful comic, Mason blends self-deprecating humility with "chutzpah" to acutely and hilariously dissect the differences between Jewish and non-Jewish culture, addressing stereotypes of all kinds with his storytelling style dotted with non-stop punch lines.  Each track will be available DRM-Free at $0.99 per track and $15.99 per album.  Mason also recorded nine one-of-a-kind ringtones for the Apple iPhone that are available free with album purchase.  There's nothing quite like hearing Jackie Mason colorfully let you know your mother-in-law is calling.

Already fast becoming a hit on the Internet and soon making a guest appearance on NBC's hit comedy "30 Rock," Jackie Mason has been posting videos to YouTube.com, with his own comedy bits about pop culture, current events and the presidential race.  With bi-weekly postings under the moniker "The Ultimate Jew," Mason offers pungent political satire and insightful observations on the foibles of modern life delivered with impeccable timing.  His most recent 'vlog,' viewable on both YouTube and iTunes, announces his iTunes debut and offers his own hilarious commentary on the success of Apple.  Mason is also giving fans the chance to connect personally through a dedicated phone number from SayNow.com.  Fans can call him at (212) 863-9216 to leave personal messages and to sign up to receive personal messages from Mason himself. 

Currently on tour around the country with his next show October 27 in Boca Raton, Jackie Mason also has announced his return to the New York stage. Jackie Mason – The Ultimate Jew, billed as his final new solo work in New York, will open Off Broadway in March.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time, the New York-raised Jackie Mason grew up in a family of rabbis, becoming a rabbi himself at age 25, later to leave his job in a synagogue to become a comedian because, as he says, "Somebody in the family had to make a living."  After years of touring comedy clubs, Mason made his mark in 1984 with the one-man show, "The World According to Me."  Leading to a number of other stand-up shows, Mason earned himself a Tony Award, Emmy Award, Grammy nomination and more.  Currently hosting a nationally syndicated radio show on The Talk Radio Network, writing books with long-time collaborator Raoul Lionel Felder and updating his video blog on YouTube.com, Mason also is currently on tour in the U.S. and Canada.  See www.jackiemason.com for tour dates and locations.

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