Giacomazzo, Bernadette
Summary: "An entertaining yet conscientious examination of the popular sketch show In Living Color, which broke racial, cultural, and comedy boundaries; launched the careers of stars such as Jamie Foxx and Jim Carrey; and helped shape comedy in the 21st century"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.45 GIASummary: Witness Adam Sandler's zaniest SNL moments, including the characters of Lucy, the Gap Girl, Canteen Boy, Opera Man, Brian host of the "Denise Show", Bruce Springsteen, and Cajun Man.
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Publisher / Publication Date: NBC Home Entertainment 2003
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Features two specials: Parallel lives - a wicked and hilarioius look at men, women, and modern America; and The dark side - a frank and funny look at religion, gay rights, and feminism.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Image Entertainment 2006
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1 available in Performing Arts DVDs, Call number: DVD PERFORMING ARTS COMSummary: Still considered iconic for their live performances from Studio 8H in New York, the original cast set the tone for years to follow with their irreverent, edgy humor. They combined anti-establishment political satire with rock-and-roll attitude for a show that spoke to the youth of the 1970s.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2007
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV SATThomson, Hayli
Summary: Wicked funny and hella gay, it's time for Taylor Parker to come out about a lot of things. Taylor Parker has always been a funny girl--but when she is accepted as a finalist for a diverse writers' internship at Saturday Night Live, it turns her life upside down. If she wants a shot at winning in a little more than a month, Taylor will have to come out about both of her secrets: She wants to be...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Publishing Co. 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC THOSummary: "A refreshingly hilarious look at what it means to be a family in today's hectic, unpredictable world. While fledgling fathers Cameron and Mitchell struggle with learning the ropes of parenthood, longtime parents Claire and Phil try to keep the spice in their marriage amid the chaos of raising three challenging children. Meanwhile, family patriarch Jay has more than his hands full with his...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2011
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV MODCopies Available at East Bay
1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD TV MODSummary: A late-night comedy show featuring memorable short skits, hilarious sketches, parodies of television commercials, a live guest band featuring original musical performances, and a pop-cultural guest host each week.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2006
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: An aspiring joker moves to Gotham City to make it big, but ends up grappling with her gender identity while forming an anti-comedy troupe and combatting a fascistic caped crusader. Helmed by writer/director/editor/star Vera Drew and using her own life experiences as a basis for the film, The People's Joker is a deeply personal journey that's as much documentary as it is parody.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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1 available in NEW Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD COMEDY PEOSummary: Features Red Skelton in some of his best-loved characters from TV's Red Skelton Show, including Freddie the Freeloader; Clem Kadiddlehopper; Junior, the mean widdle kid; Cauliflower McPugg; Sheriff Deadeye; and George Applebee; and others.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Entertainment Distributing 2003
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD REDSummary: Features Red Skelton in some of his best-loved characters from TV's Red Skelton Show, including Freddie the Freeloader; Clem Kadiddlehopper; Junior, the mean widdle kid; Cauliflower McPugg; Sheriff Deadeye; and George Applebee; and others.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Entertainment Distributing 2003
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD REDSummary: Surreal, sketch based TV comedy series. Two series were produced in 1967 by the commercial company Associated Rediffusion. In style and content, a forerunner of 'Monty Python's Flying Circus', which shared some members of the cast.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tango Entertainment 2005
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1 available in British Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD BRITISH TV ATSummary: This seventh season offers viewers an aggressive, humorous collection of taboo topics using the duo's trademark humor, knowledge of carnival tricks, as well as hidden cameras, and blatant confrontation.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Showtime Entertainment 2010
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV PENSummary: Dave Chappelle is back! ... Sort of. Three completed episodes from the long-lost third season of Chappelle's Show are finally available for mass consumption. With the success of the first two seasons, Dave finally gets to meet the President of Show Business, spends some time in the limelight on MTV's Cribs, and gives his best impersonations of P. Diddy, Lil Jon and Gary Coleman. Combine that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Comedy Central Home Video 2006
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2 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV CHASummary: A collection of Christmas themed sketches from Saturday Night Live.
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Publisher / Publication Date: NBC Home Video 1999
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: A clown with a heart of gold, Red Skelton's mission in life was to make people laugh. A first-class comedian, Skelton won the world over with his legendary alter-egos Junior the Mean Widdle Kid ; country bumpkin Clem Kadiddlehopper ; clown hobo Freddie the Freeloader ; con man San Fernando Red and many more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Echo Bridge 2010
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV REDSummary: Sonny is invited to join the cast of a hit teen comedy show. She can't wait to become friends with her castmates, but not everyone is thrilled to share the spotlight, so Sonny must rely on her quick wit, talent, and good humor to get her through any challenge.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney 2009
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1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD SONCrane, David
Summary: When a British husband-and-wife writing team gets the opportunity to bring their successful TV series across the pond, they soon discover that making it big in America means changing nearly everything about the show. As their star actor, Matt, wreaks havoc on their script and their marriage, the duo tries to keep it all under control as they deal with awkward Hollywood funerals, falling...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013