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* Read ! The Funniest Comedy Icons of the 20th Century, Volume 1 by John Stanley ✓ eBook or Kindle ePUB. The Funniest Comedy Icons of the 20th Century, Volume 1 "Creature Features Host and SF Chronicle Writer Strikes Again!" according to Amazon Customer. A very, very good collection of San Francisco Chronicle columnist, John Stanley's interviews from his 20+ years working there. Since the book is heavy on article vs. actual interview, it may not be that revealing for some. However, the fact that Stanley had access to all of these various comic celebrities from Bob Hope to Mel Blanc to Moe Howard(!) is remarkable! I wish there were a few more of the cand
| Title | : | The Funniest Comedy Icons of the 20th Century, Volume 1 |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.46 (558 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1593939086 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 364 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-11 |
| Language | : | English |
Enter the lives of such historic show biz personalities as: Sid Caesar Imogene Coca Bob Hope Bing Crosby Kathryn Grant Crosby George Burns Lucille Ball Art Carney Jackie Gleason Audrey Meadows Milton Berle Jack Benny Dennis Day Sheldon Leonard Mel Blanc Hilliard Marks Rodney Dangerfield Joan Rivers Woody Allen Donald O’Connor Mae West Jimmy Durante Liberace Peter Sellers Henry Mancini Hoe Howard Wally Cox Greg Garrison Frank Gorshin Rich Little Elliott Gould (M*A*S*H) Donald Sutherland (M*A*S*H) Alan Alda (M*A*S*H) Loretta Swit (M*A*S*H) Harry Morgan (M*A*S*H) Mike Farrell (M*A*S*H) Larry Linville (M*A*S*H) Sally Kellerman (M*A*S*H). Dozens of encounters, each based on a one-on-one interview, some dating as far back as the 1960s, recalled by John Stalney, for thirty-three years an entertainment writer for the San Francisco Chronicle’s Dateook. Journey into a world of comedy featuring some of the best comedians and comediennes of a different time and place. Stanley specialized in exclusive moments with stars and up-and-coming stars, searching for how and why they had succeeded or were trying to succeed with comedy in the worlds of night clubs, television, and motion pictures
"Creature Features Host and SF Chronicle Writer Strikes Again!" according to Amazon Customer. A very, very good collection of San Francisco Chronicle columnist, John Stanley's interviews from his 20+ years working there. Since the book is heavy on article vs. actual interview, it may not be that revealing for some. However, the fact that Stanley had access to all of these various comic celebrities from Bob Hope to Mel Blanc to Moe Howard(!) is remarkable! I wish there were a few more of the candid shots that grace the back of the book, and also since I'm not a huge M*A*S*H fan, the interviews with virtually ever ca. "A Gifted Reporter and His Talented Subjects" according to Sandra Grabman. I just finished reading this tonight and immediately began Volume 2. It's a wonderful resource, shining light on our favorite comedy stars over the years, beginning with interviews very early in their careers to where-are-they-now updates. An excellent addition to my book shelf.
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