Women and comedy in solo performance

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This work examines the dramatic changes in American women's comedy performance in the years 1955-1995. The study focuses on the stand-up of Phyllis Diller and Roseanne, and on the character comedy of Lily Tomlin.

Title Women and comedy in solo performance : Phyllis Diller, Lily Tomlin, and Roseanne / Suzanne Lavin.
Edition 1st ed.
Publisher New York : Routledge
Creation Date 2004
Notes Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-143) and index.
English
Content Half-title
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Copyright
Contents
Acknowledgements
1. Overview
2. Phyllis Diller
3. Lily Tomlin
4. Roseanne
5. Women's Comedy on the Stage
6. Feminist Humor and Change
7. Margaret Cho and Ellen DeGeneres
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Series Studies in American popular history and culture
Extent 1 online resource (155 p.)
Language English
National Library system number 997010708034505171
MARC RECORDS

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