Synopsis
This work examines the dramatic changes in America women's comedy performance in the years 1955-1995.The study focuses on the standup of Phyllis Diller and Roseanne andon the character comedy of Lily Tomlin. As the historical arc of women's comedy unfolds, it outlines a change from the traditional vaudevillian style of standup, as represented by Diller (50s-70s), to a more satiric comedy represented by Tomlin (60s-80s) and Roseanne (80s-90s).
Book Details
ISBN-13 :
9781135934446
Publisher :
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
2020-05-11T17:23:05Z
Language :
eng
Categories :
Humor
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Nonfiction
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Social Studies
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HUMOR / General
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies
Usage Restrictions:
Copyright.
