How “Deli Boys” is Redefining TV Comedy and Culture by Leaning Into Stereotypes
In an industry often criticized for its slow embracement of representation and diverse storytelling, Deli Boys is a breath of fresh air, serving up a riotous blend of crime, comedy, and representation. A recent panel discussion, featuring the show’s creators and a stellar cast, offers a deep dive into the making of this edgy comedy […]
Abdullah Saeed Relishes His Pakistani-American In “Deli Boys”
Deli Boys might sound like the name of a boy band with fine culinary palate, but it’s actually the name of a hilarious crime show created by Abdullah Saeed and Michelle Nader. “Immigrant” humor can follow a number of paths – it can lean into predictable cultural stereotypes or examine cultural clashes and mixed identities. […]
Michelle Nader On Balancing Two Very Different Television Comedies – “Deli Boys” & “Shifting Gears”
One might argue that a single creative mind couldn’t possibly be involved in making two shows as different as Deli Boys and Shifting Gears. The former is a streaming TV series of two Pakistani-American brothers who take over the family’s convenience store in Philadelphia after their crime magnate father dies. The latter is a broadcast […]
