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Also by Darryl J. Littleton:

Black Comedians on Black Comedy, January 2008
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Black Comedians on Black Comedy, November 2006
Hardcover

BLACK COMEDIANS ON BLACK COMEDY
By: Darryl J. Littleton

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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