Seriously funny
Subtitle: the rebel comedians of the 1950s and 1960s
By: Gerald Nachman.
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 659
Subjects: Comedians -- United States -- Biography.; Stand-up comedy -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Genres: Biography.
Description: The author shines a flashlight into the corners of these comedians' chaotic and often troubled lives, illuminating their genius as well as their demons, damaged souls, and desperate drive. His exhaustive research and intimate interviews reveal characters that are intriguing and all too human, full of rich stories, confessions, regrets, and traumas.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 629-631) and index.