A common cliché in show business is to refer to someone as “one of a kind.” Often that is hyperbole. But in the case of Steve Martin, it is literally true! There is no one who has a skill set … Continue reading
Ready to laugh? This presentation features six of the funniest women of all time! We will look at the following fabulous female comedy teams:one Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance (“I Love Lucy,” “The Lucy Show.”) Carol Burnett and Vicki Lawrence … Continue reading
The History of Political Satire – From Mark Twin To Stephen Colbert “Politicians and diapers should both be changed regularly, and for the same reason” or so said America’s first great political satirist, Mark Twain. Although the history of political satire in … Continue reading
Second City – the name alone is Second with comedy!. The Chicago institution that launchd improv comedy Into a worldwide phenomenon has fascinating history. From the early days when it featured stars like Mike Nichols and Elaine May, Alan Arkin and Joan Rivers, … Continue reading
Second City – the name alone is Second with comedy!. The Chicago institution that launchd improv comedy Into a worldwide phenomenon has fascinating history. From the early days when it featured stars like Mike Nichols and Elaine May, Alan Arkin and Joan Rivers, … Continue reading