This work examines the dramatic changes in America women's comedy performance in the years 1955-1995.The study focuses on the standup of Phyllis Diller and Roseanne andon the character comedy of Lily Tomlin. As the historical arc of women's comedy unfolds, it outlines a change from the traditional vaudevillian style of standup, as represented by Diller (50s-70s), to a more satiric comedy represented by Tomlin (60s-80s) and Roseanne (80s-90s).
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Women and Comedy in Solo Performance: Phyllis Diller, Lily Tomlin and Roseanne
This work examines the dramatic changes in America women's comedy performance in the years 1955-1995.The study focuses on the standup of Phyllis Diller and Roseanne andon the character comedy of Lily Tomlin. As the historical arc of women's comedy unfolds, it outlines a change from the traditional vaudevillian style of standup, as represented by Diller (50s-70s), to a more satiric comedy represented by Tomlin (60s-80s) and Roseanne (80s-90s).
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780415653275 |
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| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Publication date: | 09/11/2014 |
| Series: | Studies in American Popular History and Culture |
| Edition description: | Reprint |
| Pages: | 162 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d) |
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