Dangerously funny the uncensored story of "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour"
Decades before The Daily Show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour proved there was a place on television for no-holds-barred political comedy with a decidedly anti-authoritarian point of view. Censorship battles, mind-blowing musical performances, and unforgettable sketches defined the show and its e...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Simon & Schuster,
2010.
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| Edition: | First Touchstone trade paperback ed. |
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| Summary: | Decades before The Daily Show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour proved there was a place on television for no-holds-barred political comedy with a decidedly anti-authoritarian point of view. Censorship battles, mind-blowing musical performances, and unforgettable sketches defined the show and its era. In this compelling history, the author draws on decades worth of original research, including interviews with Tom and Dick Smothers and other key players, to tell the fascinating story of the show's three-year network run--and the cultural impact that's still being felt today. (Publisher) |
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| Physical Description: | xx, 404 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p.[387]-394) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781439101179 (pbk.) 1439101175 (pbk.) 9781439101162 1439101167 |
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