Inside comedy : the soul, wit, and bite of comedy and comedians of the last five decades
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Steinberg, David, 1942 August 9-
Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2021.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
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338 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
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Southside - Adult
792.23 Ste
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English

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"This is a Borzoi book published by Alfred A. Knopf"
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Includes index.
Description
"A personal history of comedy from the 1950s to the present, with interviews conducted by the author." --publisher.
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Steinberg, a comic instation himself, provide a personal history of comedy from the 1950s to the present. From the historic greats to the greats of right now, Steinberg makes clear why he loves comedy and the comedians who have been by his side in his work, and in his life, for more than sixty years. -- adapted from jacket

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American wit and humor -- History and criticism.
Anecdotes.
Comedians -- United States -- 20th century -- Influence.
Comedians -- United States -- 21st century -- Influence.
Comedians -- United States -- Anecdotes.
Comedians -- United States.
Comedy -- History and criticism.
Television comedies -- History and criticism.
Television producers and directors -- Anecdotes.