"From Beautiful Downtown Burbank" A Critical History of "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In," 1968-1973 |
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| Author:
| Erickson, Hal |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-0766-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2000 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $64.95 |
Book Description:
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Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In was one of the quirkiest and most unusual programs on television, defying definition as simply comedy, variety, or burlesque. The show had audiences laughing for six seasons and continues to make appearances in revivals, reunions, and salutes. Even with corny and now dated humor, the show's signature lines and gags are ingrained in popular American culture.This critical history of Laugh-In is arranged chronologically and includes background details on the...
More DescriptionRowan and Martin's Laugh-In was one of the quirkiest and most unusual programs on television, defying definition as simply comedy, variety, or burlesque. The show had audiences laughing for six seasons and continues to make appearances in revivals, reunions, and salutes. Even with corny and now dated humor, the show's signature lines and gags are ingrained in popular American culture.This critical history of Laugh-In is arranged chronologically and includes background details on the show's creators and the events leading up to Laugh-In's creation. In addition to an analysis of the original six seasons, the text includes information on lookalike shows that emerged after Laugh-In's success, and on the various resurgences of the show that continued up into the nineties. An appendix contains a complete program history with principal production credits and episode guides.