The Comedians

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Jokes change from generation to generation, but the experience of the stand-up comedian transcends the ages: the striving and struggles, the tragedy and triumph. From the Marx Brothers to Milton Berle, George Carlin to Eddie Murphy, Conan O'Brien to Louis C. K.—comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff presents a century of fascinating rebels, forgotten stars, and characters on the precipice of fame in this essential history of American comedy.

subjects: Comedians, united states,  Comedy,  History and criticism,  American wit and humor,  Vaudeville,  Stand-up comedy,  Comedians,  HISTORY / Social History,  Comedians, biography,  History,  Biography

People: Marx Brothers,  Milton Berle,  George Carlin,  Eddie Murphy,  Conan O'Brien,  Louis C. K.

Places: United States