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Make 'em laugh : the funny business of America /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Maslon, Laurence
Other Authors: Kantor, Michael, 1961-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Twelve, 2008.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Stand-up comedy > United States > History > 20th century.
Comedy sketches > United States > History > 20th century.
American wit and humor > 20th century.
Comedians > United States > Biography.
Table of Contents:
  • Slip on a banana peel : the knockabouts
  • Sock it to me? : satire and parody
  • Never give a sucker an even break : smart-alecks and wiseguys
  • Would ya hit a guy with glasses? : nerds, jerks, oddballs, and slackers
  • Honey, I'm home! : breadwinners and homemakers
  • When I'm bad, I'm better : the groundbreakers.