Comic Jeff Ross on roasting, loss and his epic bar mitzvah
Jeff Ross, known as the Roastmaster General, reveals a deeply personal and emotional side in his new Netflix special Take a Banana for the Ride, a filmed version of his Broadway show that explores his traumatic childhood, family legacy, health battles, and the healing power of humor.
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