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Comic Visions

- Television Comedy and American Culture

About Comic Visions

Combines historical research with cultural analysis to provide a study of television comedy as a reflection of the diversity and richness in American society. This book examines the roots of television comedy beginning with the influence of Vaudeville, cinema and radio on the variety shows and sitcoms of the 1940's and 1950's.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781577180036
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 240
  • Published:
  • September 12, 1997
  • Edition:
  • 2
  • Dimensions:
  • 151x229x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 345 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: September 24, 2025

Description of Comic Visions

Combines historical research with cultural analysis to provide a study of television comedy as a reflection of the diversity and richness in American society. This book examines the roots of television comedy beginning with the influence of Vaudeville, cinema and radio on the variety shows and sitcoms of the 1940's and 1950's.

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