Jerry's Deli1976

Great short film! Awesome camera control for how difficult it must have been to maneuver with the equipment available at the time. Having worked in several delis, and ordered at many that move at a snail pace this is really fun to watch. Plus these are real characters in this deli that are hard to find today.

i bet he puts out a relly good sandwich. makes me hungry watching this film

It is an unspoken American tradition: the busy lunch counter; the take-out joint, run by screaming maniacs. You go in, you get yelled at, you get pushed around, you get the hell out--and you keep coming back! Every major city should have a place like Jerry's.

Abusive service is an American tradition! In San Francisco, we had Sam Wo's, where irascible waiter Edsel Ford Fong would firmly tell you what to order. While Jerry may be a yeller, he's dedicated to what he does. And with places like this vanishing, this little time capsule is a refreshing reminder of what's been lost.

Here's an authentic slice-of-life documentary where you feel like you get to know Jerry, a flamboyant NYC deli owner, in less than 10 minutes.

To say that Jerry is focused at work is an understatement. Like the "Soup Nazi" from Seinfeld, he becomes agitated if the customers don't order quickly enough.

Jerry wonders why people put up with his shenanigans as he pulls people around by the arm and barks orders to customers and staff alike. He theorizes that it is because they are being treated like a person that matters instead of a number.

I tend to believe that Jerry himself is the attraction. Its not just a show. Jerry is real. He's authentic and says exactly what he believes. There is a sincerity there that is attractive.

If you have just a brief amount of time, but would still like to experience something meaningful, watch Jerry's Deli. You won't be disappointed.

Not so far off from what I remember back in the 80's. One thing is different- look at the heavy duty booze supply on the back wall...a hint that things in the 70's were still a little 'Madmen'-like perhaps? What a great idea for a short- well executed.

LOVE THIS GUY!

A few minutes back in time when an eccentricity actually kept the customers coming.

Totally wacky but worth watching especially if you remember real New York delis.

Brilliant! Just the right combination of everyday action and interview moments of reflection. Engaging, real, heartwarming. A short for humanists.

great!

A 9-minute study of psychotic humanism; a knuckle sandwich on rye bread.

JERRY'S Awesome!!!

-reminiscently Seinfeldian: "No soup for you!"

It's always nice to see a bit of real life and a bit of history. This is a unique snapshot of a unique individual who as a soldier did many great things for this country before moving on to his business.

I'm sucker for sandwiches, but also humans with personality and character. Loved his approach and philosophy with his customers. Fantastic short doc that will make you cringe, smile, and laugh.

A beautiful film, so very inspiring. Palazzolo captured and preserved a 9 minute slice of a unique individual in an increasingly bygone era.

Very, very funny!

Really enjoyable

Great.

The New York of my childhood. I grew up thinking that this was life!

Fun.

no one was wearing gloves lol good tho

quirky and fun, short and sweet

an era long gone, and sorely missed.