Choose "Make this ad premium" at checkout.
Funny Stuff: How Comedy Shaped American History (Hardcover) Lewes
- Location: Lewes, Lewes, Delaware, United States
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. Written by historians responsible for safeguarding these cultural treasures, the book takes readers behind the scenes to uncover the stories behind American heirlooms like Groucho Marx's tailcoat, George Carlin's joke files, Carol Burnett's 'Went with the Wind' dress, Johnny Carson's monologues, and the very first Saturday Night Live script, alongside materials from cultural touchstones like The Simpsons, The Muppet Show, In Living Color, All In the Family, and I Love Lucy. With a foreword by comedy legend Mel Brooks, this dynamic work offers pop culture aficionados, history lovers, and comedy nerds alike a new perspective on America's past and who we are as a nation through our comedy. This is a Hardcover book.
Useful information
- Avoid scams by acting locally or paying with PayPal
- Never pay with Western Union, Moneygram or other anonymous payment services
- Don't buy or sell outside of your country. Don't accept cashier cheques from outside your country
- This site is never involved in any transaction, and does not handle payments, shipping, guarantee transactions, provide escrow services, or offer "buyer protection" or "seller certification"
Related listings
-
Buy Keeper of the Lost Cities Collection Hardcover at Magsstore NowBooks Magazines - Lewes (Delaware) - April 21, 2026Keeper of the Lost Cities Collection (Hardcover) by Shannon Messenger is a bestselling fantasy boxed set featuring the first five books in the beloved series. Follow Sophie Foster, a telepathic girl who discovers a hidden magical world filled ...
-
Buy Little Guides to Style Collection Hardcover at Magsstore NowBooks Magazines - Lewes (Delaware) - April 21, 2026The Little Guides to Style Collection (Hardcover) is a beautifully designed box set featuring iconic fashion houses and their influence on global style. This elegant collection includes mini books covering brands like Chanel, Dior, Gucci, and ...
-
Buy Find My Behind Board Games at MagsstoreBooks Magazines - Lewes (Delaware) - April 17, 2026Shop Find My Behind Board Games is a fun and interactive memory game designed for kids and families, where players match the front and back of silly animals to complete each creature and win the game. It features colorful illustrations and creative c...
