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Forty-four years since one of the most significant films of the 20th century hit theaters, this story of the epic friendship between John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, the creative geniuses behind modern comedy, doubles as a behind-the-scenes narrative of how the film was made, scene by memorable scene.
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Sick in the head : conversations about life and comedy
by Judd Apatow
Apatow presents a collection of uproarious and intimate conversations with some of today's most popular comedians, drawing on his teenage radio hosting days to include pieces from the early years of such names as Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno and Sandra Bernhard.
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The Office BFFs : tales of The Office from two best friends who were there
by Jenna Fischer
Expanding on their Office Ladies podcast, two beloved The Office co-stars, and close friends in real life, share everything from what it was like in the early days as the show gained traction to walking their first red carpet to how their lives have changed when they became moms.
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The golden girls : a cultural history
by Bernadette Giacomazzo
"A fun and meaningful examination of the beloved 1980s sitcom The Golden Girls, including how it tackled progressive social issues of its time and forever changed the way audiences view older women"
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The history of sketch comedy : a journey through the art and craft of humor
by Keegan-Michael Key
Building on the popularity of their 2022 Webby Award-winning podcast, the authors, in this entertaining part memoir, part masterclass, take us on a rollicking ride through the history of comedy with the help of essays from such comedy greats as Jordan Peele, Mike Myers, Ken Jeong, Christopher Guest and Jim Carrey.
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I'll show myself out : essays on midlife & motherhood
by Jessi Klein
The New York Times best-selling author and Emmy Award-winning writer and producer hilariously destroys the cultural myths and impossible expectations of modern-day motherhood and explores the humiliations, poignancies and possibilities of midlife.
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Still laughing : a life in comedy from the creator of Laugh-in
by George Schlatter
This inside look at the Golden Age of Hollywood in the wake of the cultural upheaval of the 60s and 70s follows the life and career of producer George Schlatter, the creator of Laugh-In—one of the most beloved shows in television history.
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Happy-go-lucky
by David Sedaris
The best-selling, award-winning author of Calypso and regular contributor to The New Yorker is back with a whole new collection of satirical and humorous essays that chronical his own life and ordinary moments that turn beautifully absurd.
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Being Henry : the Fonz . . . and beyond
by Henry Winkler
With profound heart, charm and self-deprecating humor, the Emmy award-winning actor, producer and director, who has endeared himself to a new generation, shares the disheartening truth of his childhood, the pressures of a role that takes on a life of its own and the path forward once your wildest dream seems behind you.
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