The history of sketch comedy a journey through the art and craft of humor

"The History of Sketch Comedy will appeal to all kinds of comedy fans as well as fans of Keegan-Michael Key. With epic personal tangents and hilarious asides, their story takes you on an illuminating look at all facets of comedy from the stock characters of commedia del arte in the 16th century, to...

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Main Authors: Key, Keegan-Michael, 1971- (Author), Key, Elle (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2023]
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650 0 |a Sketch comedy television programs  |x History and criticism. 
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