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Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
300 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"The History of Sketch Comedy will appeal to all kinds of comedy fans as well as fans of Keegan-Michael Key. With epic personal tangents and hilarious asides, their story takes you on an illuminating look at all facets of comedy from the stock characters of commedia del arte in the 16th century, to the rise of vaudeville and burlesque, the golden age of television comedy, the influence of the most well-known comedy schools, and ascension of comedy...
Publisher
Comedy Central
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (212 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Host Derek Waters is back with a whole season's worth of historical tales told by some of the most captivating, and totally wasted, storytellers around. It's the history they never taught, narrated by guest stars who never thought they'd drink this much.
Publisher
StarVista Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
Full screen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (203 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Laugh until you cry with the most hilarious and memorable episodes of the show. Hand-picked by Carol Burnett just for you, these sketches were so funny that they tested the strength of even the most seasoned cast members.
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 220 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Includes all ten episodes of the second season of "Portlandia," the hit sketch comedy series created and written by, and starring Fred Armisen of "Saturday Night Live" and Carrie Brownstein from the band Sleater-Kinney. This season, the two continue skewering the weird and wonderful residents of Portland, Oregon, as well as hipsters everywhere.