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Funny Stuff: How Comedy Shaped American History

By Mel Brooks (Foreword by), Laura LaPlaca (Contribution by), Ryan Lintelman (Contribution by), Jon Grinspan (Contribution by), Theodore S. Gonzalves (Contribution by), Ashley Oliva Mayor (Contribution by), John W. Troutman (Contribution by), Anya Montiel (Contribution by), Eric Jentsch (Contribution by), Ashley M. Senske (Contribution by), James I. Deutsch (Contribution by), Kevin Strait (Contribution by)
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By Mel Brooks (Foreword by), Laura LaPlaca (Contribution by), Ryan Lintelman (Contribution by), Jon Grinspan (Contribution by), Theodore S. Gonzalves (Contribution by), Ashley Oliva Mayor (Contribution by), John W. Troutman (Contribution by), Anya Montiel (Contribution by), Eric Jentsch (Contribution by), Ashley M. Senske (Contribution by), James I. Deutsch (Contribution by), Kevin Strait (Contribution by)
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A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

The National Comedy Center and Smithsonian Institution hold unparalleled collections of artifacts that illustrate the vitality and importance of comedy in American life, from vaudeville, silent films, and TV sitcoms to stand-up, sketch, and cartoons. Now, for the first time, these collections are brought together in vibrant photographs and illuminating essays that tell the story of how comedy shaped American history.

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Music, Film & Performing ArtsPerforming ArtsComedyComedy - History & CriticismGeneral & Miscellaneous Performing Arts