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How African-Americans Taught Us to Laugh
Applause Books
November 2006
On Sale: November 10, 2006
343 pages
ISBN: 1557836809
EAN: 9781557836809
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
For almost four hundred years, black Americans have been
entertaining the masses through humor. Here is the only up
to date book to examine this genre. This book traces the
history and evolution through the 121 interviews conducted
with some of the top African-American comedians in the
world. Fables and myths are clarified, facts unraveled, and
good times are nonstop as the makers of comedy history put
that history in their own words. They not only share their
appreciation of the established icons, but tip their hats to
many of the unsung heroes as well. Those interviewed
include: Dick Gregory, Eddie Murphy, Cedric the Entertainer,
Mike Epps, Bernie Mac, Nick Cannon, Damon Wayans, Eddie
Griffin, Arsenio Hall, Rudy Ray Moore, Chris Rock, Sinbad,
Marla Gibbs, Thea Vidale, Robert Townsend, Timmie Rogers,
Franklyn Ajaye, and John Witherspoon.
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