Stand-up comedy in theory, or, Abjection in America:

Introduction. Approximations, Apologies, Acknowledgments -- 1. Inrage: A Lenny Bruce Joke and the Topography of Stand-Up -- 2. Nectarines: Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks -- 3. Analytic of the Ridiculous: Mike Nichols and Elaine May -- 4. Journey to the End of the Night: David Letterman with Kristeva, Cé...

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Main Author: Limon, John (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Durham, NC Duke University Press 2000
Series:New Americanists
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Summary:Introduction. Approximations, Apologies, Acknowledgments -- 1. Inrage: A Lenny Bruce Joke and the Topography of Stand-Up -- 2. Nectarines: Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks -- 3. Analytic of the Ridiculous: Mike Nichols and Elaine May -- 4. Journey to the End of the Night: David Letterman with Kristeva, Céline, Scorsese -- 5. Scatology: Richard Pryor in Concert -- 6. Skirting, Kidding: Ellen DeGeneres and Paula Poundstone
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [139]-143) and index
Physical Description:152 p 24 cm
ISBN:9780822380504
0822380501

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