On the real side : a history of African American comedy /

Through laughing, lying, and signifying, the underground tradition of African American humor continues to transform American culture. This comprehensive history discusses blackface minstrelsy, Stepin Fetchit, and the Amos 'n' Andy show; folktales, race records, and all-black shows and fil...

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Main Author:	Watkins, Mel, 1940- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Chicago : Lawrence Hill Books, [1999]
Subjects:	African American wit and humor > History and criticism. Humour noir américain > Histoire et critique. African American wit and humor Informational works Criticism, interpretation, etc. Informational works. Documents d'information.