| Women and Comedy in Solo Performance: Phyllis Diller, Lily Tomlin and Roseanne Contributor(s): Lavin, Suzanne (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415653274 ISBN-13: 9780415653275 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $65.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Comedy - History - Humor |
| Dewey: 792.708 |
| Series: Studies in American Popular History and Culture |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.50 lbs) 162 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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). |