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"In her hit Netflix comedy special Baby Cobra, an eight-month pregnant Ali Wong resonated so heavily that she became a popular Halloween costume. Wong told the world her remarkably unfiltered thoughts on marriage, sex, Asian culture, working women, and why you never see new mom comics on stage but you sure see plenty of new dads. The sharp insights and humor are even more personal in this completely original collection. She shares the wisdom she's...
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In engaging anecdotes, Carol discusses her remarkable friendships with stars such at Jimmy Stewart, Lucille Ball, Cary Grant, and Julie Andrews; her television show that won twenty-five Emmys in its remarkable eleven-year run; and the sorrows that she overcame with her irresistible humor.
5) Top five
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[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2015]
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1 DVD (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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A comedian tries to change his tune and become a serious actor. His fiance eventually convinces him to air their wedding on televison as a reality-TV show.
7) The big sick
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Pakistan-born aspiring comedian Kumail connects with grad student Emily after a standup set. However, what they thought would be just a one-night stand blossoms into the real thing.
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2023.
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"From "weird, scary, ingenious" (The New York Times) stand-up comedian Maria Bamford, a brutally honest and hilariously frenetic memoir about show business, mental health, and the comfort of rigid belief systems-from Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People, to Suzuki violin training, to Richard Simmons, to 12-step programs. Maria Bamford is a comedian's comedian (an outsider among outsiders) and has forever fought to find a place to...
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2023.
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Diagnosed with autism at the age of thirty-four, one of the UK's hottest comedy stars reflects on the ways her undiagnosed autism influenced her youth, from the tree that functioned as her childhood best friend to the psychiatric facility where she endedup when no one knew what to do with her.
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Passion River Films
Pub. Date
2019.
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1 DVD (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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On May 30, 2017, an image of Griffin holding a mask that resembled the severed head of President Trump was released. The image went global, and everything she had worked for in her life vanished overnight. This film chronicles the unprecedented and historical story of an iconic American comedian overcoming a political and media takedown following the release of the controversial photo.
11) Man on the moon
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Universal Studios
Pub. Date
[2000]
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1 DVD (119 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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A stunning portrayal of the late Andy Kaufman.
13) Last words
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An autobiography that the late comedian nearly completed before he died chronicles his storied career, during which he pushed the boundaries of comedy and language and influenced several generations of performers.
14) Glorious
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Universal Studios
Pub. Date
[2004]
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1 DVD (101 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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British comedy sensation Eddie Izzard in a live performance.
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Quirk Books
Pub. Date
2017.
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288 pages ; 24 cm
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"As the story opens, nine comedians of various acclaim are summoned to the island retreat of legendary Hollywood funnyman Dustin Walker. The group includes a former late-night TV host, a washed-up improv instructor, a ridiculously wealthy 'blue collar' comic, and a past-her-prime Vegas icon. All nine arrive via boat to find that every building on the island is completely deserted. Marooned without cell phone service or wifi signals, they soon find...
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Random House
Pub. Date
[2019]
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xi, 457 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
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"Garry Shandling was a singular trailblazer in the comedy world. His two hit shows, It's Garry Shandling's Show and The Larry Sanders Show, broke new ground and influenced future sitcoms like 30 Rock and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and his stand-up laid the foundation for a whole generation of comics. There's no one better to tell Garry's story than Judd Apatow--Garry gave Judd one of his first jobs on The Larry Sanders Show and remained Apatow's mentor...
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