Comic Visions: Television Comedy and American Culture
Item Number
PN1992.8.C66M35
Author/Artist/Editor
David Marc
Type
Book, Hard Copy
Date
1997
Press/Publisher
Blackwell
Publication Information
2nd Edition
Language
English
Description
An update of the most influential critical history written on the evolution of American television comedy. Marc examines the roots of television comedy in American culture, mapping the influence of vaudeville, cinema and radio on the variety shows and sitcoms of the 1940s and 50s.
Keywords
TV, Comedy
ISSN/ISBN
1-57718-003-8
Availability
Available
OCLC
36386647