Comedian Peter Meisel came to Australia on a two year teaching contract and never left

08/25/22 • 33 min

Jewish comedian Peter Meisel arrived in Australia in the 1970's on a two year teaching contract. He never expected to still be here decades later.

Jewish comedian Peter Meisel arrived in Australia in the 1970's on a two year teaching contract. He never expected to still be here decades later.

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