Comedy 52

"Masks or Faces?: A Study in the Psychology of Acting" by William Archer is a seminal work that delves into the intricate world of acting, exploring the delicate balance between an actor's external ……続きを見る

A fun and fascinating deep dive for "devoted and loyal MST3K fans" (Library Journal) that reveals the impact and creation of the cult-hit television series Mystery Science Theater 3000**.** Few tele……続きを見る

An in-depth telling of the Norman Lear's seven-decade career that Publishers Weekly calls a "lovingly detailed portrait" and "a fitting tribute to a consequential figure in television history” and B……続きを見る

Unlock the magic of laughter with Abraca-Laughter, the definitive collection of one-liner jokes crafted exclusively for magicians! Over the past three decades, Wolfgang Riebe has penned a treasure t……続きを見る

Nearly fourteen billion years after the universe began, The Big Bang Theory became a pop culture explosion. Created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, this endlessly quotable and brilliantly funny show ……続きを見る

Packed tighter than Peter's pants after a clam chowder binge with the funniest quotes and most mind-blowing facts from your favorite animated show, this book is your one-stop shop to the absurdly hi……続きを見る

An uncensored history of standup comedy in Miami, Florida, and how it was a microcosm of the regional live comedy scenes all over these United States, back in the days when free speech, hard drugs, ……続きを見る

Juan Valera y Alcalá-Galiano (1824-1905) fue un escritor, poeta y critico español cuya obra se inscribe en una corriente esteticista opuesta al realismo naturalista. Político y diplomático, fue un h……続きを見る

Before Hacks and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, there was the comedienne who started it all First Lady of Laughs tells the story of Jean Carroll, the first Jewish woman to become a star in the field we ……続きを見る

The first-ever biography of the legendary comic and the most improbable rise to fame in the history of American comedy. Getting there wasn’t always a laughing matter. Rodney Dangerfield’s fidgety de……続きを見る

“I couldn’t stop arfing” – Lassie, Hollywood, CA “Bow Wow, Wow, Wow” – Daisy, Dagwood Bumstead’s owner “Owwwwwswww” – Goofy, Anaheim, CA “Hoo-wee” – Deputy Dawg, Los Angeles, CA “Bleah!” – Snoopy, S……続きを見る

The Clouds byAristophanes offers a sharp and witty critique of the intellectual movements that swept through late fifth-century Athens. Through biting satire, Aristophanes targets the sophists, a gr……続きを見る

The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre took their first comedy show to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2007. And they never stopped. This exhaustive, and exhausting, diary by their creator and performer ……続きを見る

Every day is filled with. . . laugh-ortunities. Making people laugh injects yourself and others with a free shot of endorphins and dopamine (or so the science nerds tell us).. In fact, being funny i……続きを見る

A comedy in two acts in the style of the Marquis de Sade. "The Disadvantages of Lack of Manners is about how people who appear to be very honorable and moral can harbor great immorality in their sou……続きを見る

"Lange's entertaining book makes it clear that, no matter how wild and risky his lifestyle may be, he takes comedy more seriously than anything else." ー Publishers Weekly With two New York Times be……続きを見る

Unlock the Magic Behind the Curtain! Ever had an audience member ask, "How did you do that?" and found yourself at a loss for words? Say goodbye to awkward moments and hello to effortless responses ……続きを見る

David Ossman’s memoir of The Firesign Theatre’s rapid response to the on-coming Reagan Era recounts the quartet’s uneasy transformation from writer-performer-producers of in-studio comic audio maste……続きを見る

The Vanished World of Robert Youngson examines the life of the forgotten producer and writer who got his start making short subject films. His later features revived audience and critical interest i……続きを見る

Citizen Kane and Titanic might have an artistic and popular monopoly on greatness, but when it comes to sitting down to a strictly enjoyable film, give me The North Avenue Irregulars any day. Wha……続きを見る

Aren't You Gonna Die Someday? explores the deceptions and veiled truths lurking within a film that has haunted author Patrick Cooper for nearly a decade: Elaine May's Mikey and Nicky. Called both a ……続きを見る

Everyone laughed to tears at Marvin in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) as a gas station attendant under siege by Jonathan Winters. You also smile when remembering Marvin on the tv series Alic……続きを見る

Soon after Duffy's Tavern premiered over the radio in 1941, Hollywood celebrities flocked to the microphone for a guest appearance and accepted what was rarely heard of in network broadcasting: cele……続きを見る

She made her TV debut in 1939 and was still on the medium eighty years later. Betty White earned her first Emmy nomination in 1951 and her last sixty-three years later. Her longevity in television e……続きを見る

A diminutive, frenetic comedian, known for catchphrases that were once part of the English language, Arthur Askey was one of Britain's most popular entertainers throughout much of the 20th Century. ……続きを見る

The Silent Movies of W. C. Fields: How They Created The Basis for His Fame in Sound Films Arthur Frank Wertheim's groundbreaking book is the first to examine W.C. Fields' twelve silent movies and ho……続きを見る

"Lights, Laughter, Action: A Comprehensive Guide to Writing a TV Sitcom" is your ultimate companion on the journey to crafting comedic gold for the small screen. Whether you're a seasoned writer or ……続きを見る

Bob Hope's Bungalow: Tales From The Typing Trenches is a lighthearted account of my year as a young personal secretary for Bob Hope during 1983 and 1984. It chronicles my time at Mr. Hope's Toluca L……続きを見る

This handy hilarious handbook reveals the reason radio ranked Bob and Ray as American's #1 comedy team in just two words: Tom Koch. Actually, the book is 68 pages, which may seem like a two-word boo……続きを見る

Hey thar! While several books have been written on The Andy Griffith Show where the Gomer character began, you're holding the first comprehensive tome devoted to Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Here you'll get……続きを見る