Ain't That a Knee-Slapper : Rural Comedy in the Twentieth Century

Tim Hollis
Hardcover - $107.95

A hee-hawing history of comedic performances from the golden age of radio through The Dukes of Hazzard

Ain't That a Knee-Slapper : Rural Comedy in the Twentieth Century

Tim Hollis
Paperback - $39.95

A hee-hawing history of comedic performances from the golden age of radio through The Dukes of Hazzard

Comedy Improvisation : Exercises & Techniques for Young Actors

Delton T. Horn
Paperback - $24.95

From the Renaissance commedia dell'arte to today's Second City comedy troupe, improvisation has been a hit. Learn the structure behind the spontaneity of comedy improvisation. Over thirty-five performance-tested improv structures and performance tips ...

Women and Comedy in Solo Performance : Phyllis Diller, Lily Tomlin, and Roseanne

Suzanne Lavin
Hardcover - $158.95

This work examines the dramatic changes in American women's comedy performance in the years 1955-1995.The study focuses on the standup of Phyllis Diller and Roseanne and on the character comedy of Lily Tomlin. As the historical arc of women's comedy ...

Jerry Seinfeld : Much ADO about Nothing

Josh Levine
Paperback - $18.95

Whether noting the painful rituals of dating or the small absurdities of daily life, Seinfeld makes his audience laugh with recognition. Since the launch of his TV series, Seinfeld has become a neurotic favorite of millions. 20 illus.

Vaudeville Humor : The Collected Jokes, Routines, and Skits of Ed Lowry

Paul M. Levitt
Paperback - $29.95

Stand-Up Comedy-PB

John Limon
Paperback - $41.95

Stand-Up Comedy in Theory, or, Abjection in America is the first study of stand-up comedy as a form of art. John Limon appreciates and analyzes the specific practice of stand-up itself, moving beyond theories of the joke, of the comic, and of comedy ...

Black Comedians on Black Comedy : How African-Americans Taught Us to Laugh

Darryl Littleton
Paperback - $29.95

Black Comedians on Black Comedy is the only up-to-date book to examine African-American humor. Comedian Darryl Littleton traces the history and evolution of "black comedy" in his narrative and through the 125 interviews he conducted with some of the ...

Doubletalk : 50 Comedy Duets for Actors

Bill Majeski
Paperback - $27.95

Concise, incisive and very funny! These professional-level satirical dialogs are an actor's delight. The characters are exaggerated, talking cartoons. Each short skit gets big laughs because the dialog bites, stabs and tickles with wit and insight. S ...

Comic Visions

David Marc
Paperback - $101.95

Comic Visions by David Marc is the most influential critical history of American television comedy. This Second Edition updates the subject matter and takes into account how new technology, especially cable TV, has affected this popular form of home ...