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This in-depth compilation of the lives, works, and contributions of 12 icons of African-American comedy explores their impact on American entertainment and the way America thinks about race.
Despite the popularity of comedic superstars like Bill Cosby and Whoopi Goldberg, few books have looked at the work of African-American comedians, especially those who, like Godfrey Cambridge and Moms Mabley, dramatically impacted American humor. Icons of African American Comedy remedies that oversight.
Beginning with an introduction that explores the history and impact of black comedians, the book offers in-depth discussions of 12 of the most important African-American comedians of the past 100-plus years: Bert Williams, Moms Mabley, Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, Flip Wilson, Godfrey Cambridge, Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor, Whoopi Goldberg, Damon Wayans, Chris Rock, and Dave Chappelle. Each essay discusses the comedian's early life and offers an analysis of his or her contributions to American entertainment. Providing a variety of viewpoints on African-American comedy, the book shows how these comedians changed American comedy and American society.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Behind the Blackface
Bert Williams
Early Life
The Williams and Walker Years
Williams's Solo Career
Influence
Moms Mabley
Early Life
The Early Movies
On Television
Amazing Grace
Stand-up Career
Influence
Redd Foxx
Early Life
Stand-up Career
Sanford and Son
Influence
Dick Gregory
Early Life
Comedy Career
Activism
Influence
Godfrey Cambridge
Early Life
Stand-up Career
Film and Television
Influence
Flip Wilson
Early Life
On Television
Stand-up Career
Influence
Bill Cosby
Early Life
On Vinyl
On Television
The Cosby Show
Influence
Richard Pryor
Early Life
Early Career
On Vinyl
The Concert Films
Richard Pryor on Film
The Richard Pryor Show
Influence
Whoopi Goldberg
Early Life
The Performance Films
On Film
On Television
Influence
Damon Wayans
Early Life
In Living Color
On Film
Other Television Shows
Books
Influence
Chris Rock
Early Life
Stand-up Career
On Television and Film
Influence
Dave Chappelle
Early Life
Early Work
Chappelle's Show
The African Hiatus
The Performance Films
Influence
Timeline
Index
Product details
| Published | 02 Jun 2011 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 308 |
| ISBN | 9780313380846 |
| Imprint | Greenwood |
| Illustrations | 17 bw illus |
| Dimensions | 254 x 178 mm |
| Series | Greenwood Icons |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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