Jewish jesters : a study in American popular culture /
Berger, Arthur Asa, 1933-
Jewish jesters : a study in American popular culture / Arthur Asa Berger. - x, 181 p. - The Hampton Press communication series. . - Hampton Press communication series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface: A Note on Comedic Authorship -- Introduction: Jewish Jesters: From this they're Making a Living? -- Groucho Marx and the Marx Brothers -- Jack Benny -- Henny Youngman -- Rodney Dangerfield -- Sid Caesar -- Lenny Bruce -- Mel Brooks -- Jackie Mason -- Woody Allen -- Jerry Seinfeld -- Epilogue: The Last Jewish Comedian in America? -- Suggested Readings -- About the Author -- Author Index -- Subject Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
1572733373 1572733365
00063459
Jewish comedians--United States
Jewish wit and humor--History and criticism
American wit and humor--History and criticism
PN2285. / B45 2000
792.7028089924
Jewish jesters : a study in American popular culture / Arthur Asa Berger. - x, 181 p. - The Hampton Press communication series. . - Hampton Press communication series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface: A Note on Comedic Authorship -- Introduction: Jewish Jesters: From this they're Making a Living? -- Groucho Marx and the Marx Brothers -- Jack Benny -- Henny Youngman -- Rodney Dangerfield -- Sid Caesar -- Lenny Bruce -- Mel Brooks -- Jackie Mason -- Woody Allen -- Jerry Seinfeld -- Epilogue: The Last Jewish Comedian in America? -- Suggested Readings -- About the Author -- Author Index -- Subject Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
1572733373 1572733365
00063459
Jewish comedians--United States
Jewish wit and humor--History and criticism
American wit and humor--History and criticism
PN2285. / B45 2000
792.7028089924