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.
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Jewish comedians--United States Jewish wit and humor--History and criticism American wit and humor--History and criticism