On Television and Comedy

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Television comedy traces its roots to vaudeville, radio and film, from which it developed its own unique forms to make the audience laugh. These thirteen essays trace the history of television comedy from the genius of Jack Benny, Sid Caesar, Milton Berle, Ed Sullivan and Lucille Ball to the antics of ALF , Martin Mull, Julie Brown and the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. Emphasis is placed on the development and artistry of the genre.