The Laugh Crafters: Comedy Writing in Radio and Tv's Golden Age
by Jordan R. Young
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Author: Jordan R. YoungEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-02
ISBN: 0940410370
Number of pages: 351
Publisher: Past Times Publishing Co.
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Book Review: Marvelous!
Summary: 5 Stars
Anyone with an interest in classic comedy writing will find this book to be an absolute treasure trove. It is a fascinating and comprehensive work consisting of interviews with the men (almost exclusively, men) who created the industry of modern comedy writing and, thus, the television industry as we all know it. I enjoyed every page!
Summary of The Laugh Crafters: Comedy Writing in Radio and Tv's Golden Age
Twelve of Hollywood's top comedy writers and speak their minds about the so-called good old days, and recall the outrageous backstage antics of legendary comedians. No one is spared in frank, uncensored and frequently hilarious conversations about the stone age of broadcasting -- the 1930s, '40s and '50s -- when advertising agencies controlled the programs, stars ran amok and writers were treated with profound disrespect, like a necessary evil.Humor Books
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