{"product_id":"9798216200697","title":"100 Years of Laughter American Comedy in the Twentieth Century","description":"\u003ch1\u003e100 Years of Laughter\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAmerican Comedy in the Twentieth Century\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGarry Berman\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerforming Arts \/ Comedy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive look at how comedy evolved across mediums throughout the twentieth century.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComedians have always helped us find relief through laughter as the uncertainty of world events threatens to disrupt our collective state of well-being. Through the good times and bad times, from Prohibition and the Great Depression to two World Wars and Vietnam, comedians evolved their craft to define pop culture and keep America entertained through their gags, stunts, and legendary performances. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003e100 Years of Laughter: American Comedy in the Twentieth Century\u003c\/i\u003e, Garry Berman celebrates a beloved genre, revisiting how audiences enjoyed comedy across the decades from vaudeville and radio to film and television, and more. From early pioneers such as Charlie Chaplin to comedy groups like The Three Stooges and trailblazing women such as Lucille Ball to stand-up comedians like Jerry Seinfeld, Berman chronicles how everything from new ways of consuming media, political upheaval, changes in taste, and diversity of performers have shaped the comedy landscape of today. He charts an insightful and humorous narrative that features reviews and comments by critics and observers, as well as insights from the comedians themselves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A retrospective on comedy's most brilliant artists, the book includes fascinating stories and fun tidbits behind not only the top comedians but also those who faded from public attention but are equally deserving of recognition for their comedic contributions. Also discussed are often-overlooked aspects of comedy history from how comedians needed to adapt their skills to advances in technology to how the comedy world responded to major tragedies such as the Pearl Harbor attack and 9\/11, and special topics such as the most popular gags, comedy couples, the rise of sitcoms, and the staying power of \u003ci\u003eSaturday Night Live\u003c\/i\u003e. An essential addition to any comedy afficionado's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGarry Berman \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of \u003ci\u003eBest of the Britcoms\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWe're Going to See the Beatles!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePerfect Fool\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBetween the Laughs,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eFor the First Time on Television\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Funniest Decade\u003c\/i\u003e. He was also the editor of \u003ci\u003eBetween the Laughs\u003c\/i\u003e. He has contributed articles to \u003ci\u003eBritish Television\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \u003ci\u003eNostalgia Digest \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, \u003ci\u003eBurlington County Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHistory \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek.\u003c\/i\u003ecom, and \u003ci\u003eBBC.\u003c\/i\u003ecom, and was a regular contributor to \u003ci\u003eThe Insider\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 July 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798216200697\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e288\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51669785444492,"sku":"9798216200697","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_d43e69e6-1e74-4f3e-a0c5-876736755fc2.jpg?v=1785204141","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9798216200697","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}