The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey through the Art and Craft of Humor

The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey through the Art and Craft of Humor – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9781797218977,9781797216836,1797218972,179721683X

Product details:

• ISBN 10: 1797218972
• ISBN 13: 9781797218977
• Author: Keegan-Michael Key

The History of Sketch Comedy will appeal to all kinds of comedy fans as well as fans of Keegan-Michael Key, whether they know him from his Emmy and Peabody-winning work on Key & Peele; his roles in Fargo, The Prom, Schmigadoon!, The Bubble, and the upcoming Wonka; voiceover work in The Lion King; or as President Barack Obama’s anger translator, Luther.

With epic personal tangents and hilarious asides, the Keys take you on an illuminating journey through all facets of comedy from the stock characters of commedia del arte in the 16th century, to the rise of vaudeville and burlesque, the golden age of television comedy, the influence of the most well-known comedy schools, and the ascension of comedy films and TV specials—all the way through to a look at the future of sketch on social media platforms. Along the way, we hear tales of Keegan’s childhood, his comedy influences, and the vicissitudes of his career path. As the New York Times said in its review of their podcast, “this comedy nerd history is filtered through memoir, with Key relating stories of his budding fandom, training and rise from improv comic to television sketch artist

Table contents:

Chapter 1: The Earth Cooled and Then the Dinosaurs Came

Chapter 2: I’m Gonna Get Medieval On Ya’

Chapter 3: Variety Is the Spice of Life

Chapter 4: A Face for Radio

Chapter 5: That’s Entertainment?

Chapter 6: The British Are Coming, the British Are Coming!

Chapter 7: The Me Generation

Chapter 8: The Tools and Schools of Fools

Chapter 9: Sketch Goes to the Movies

Chapter 10: The Best Time to Plant a Tree

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