1st Edition
Women and Comedy in Solo Performance Phyllis Diller, Lily Tomlin and Roseanne
By Suzanne Lavin
Copyright 2004
162 Pages
by
Routledge
162 Pages
by
Routledge
162 Pages
by
Routledge
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This work examines the dramatic changes in America women's comedy performance in the years 1955-1995.The study focuses on the standup of Phyllis Diller and Roseanne andon the character comedy of Lily Tomlin. As the historical arc of women's comedy unfolds, it outlines a change from the traditional vaudevillian style of standup, as represented by Diller (50s-70s), to a more satiric comedy... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Phyllis Diller: The Clown as Standup Comedian 3. Lily Tomlin: Breaking with Tradition 4. Roseanne: Fighting for Women's Comic Voice 5. New Directions for Women's Comedy: The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe by Jane Wagner 6. Conclusion: Feminist Humor and Change
Biography
Suzanne Lavin
