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Make 'em laugh, the funny business of America, a co-production of Ghost Light Films and Thirteen/WNET New York in association with Rhino Entertainment and BBC ; produced by Michael Kantor and Sally Rosenthal ; directed by Michael Kantor ; written by Michael Kantor and Laurence Maslon

Label
Make 'em laugh, the funny business of America, a co-production of Ghost Light Films and Thirteen/WNET New York in association with Rhino Entertainment and BBC ; produced by Michael Kantor and Sally Rosenthal ; directed by Michael Kantor ; written by Michael Kantor and Laurence Maslon
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Not rated
Main title
Make 'em laugh
Oclc number
298875789
Responsibility statement
a co-production of Ghost Light Films and Thirteen/WNET New York in association with Rhino Entertainment and BBC ; produced by Michael Kantor and Sally Rosenthal ; directed by Michael Kantor ; written by Michael Kantor and Laurence Maslon
Runtime
420
Sub title
the funny business of America
Summary
Explores the currents of American comedy throughout a century of social and political change, illuminating how comedy has tackled and poked fun at our political system, race relations, gender issues, and the prevailing American standards and taboos in everyday life. Includes interviews with over ninety comedians, writers, producers, and historians
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
resource.variantTitle
Make them laughFunny business of America
Classification
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