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For anyone who loves American comedy, the long wait is over. Here are the never-before-told, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and remembrances from a master storyteller, filmmaker, and creator of all things funny. All About Me! charts Mel Brooks' meteoric rise from a Depression-era kid in Brooklyn to the recipient of the National Medal of Arts. 

While other books give you tips on how to “write funny,” this book offers a paradigm shift in understanding the mechanics and art of comedy and the proven, practical tools that help writers translate that understanding into successful commercial scripts. The Hidden Tools of Comedy unlocks the unique secrets and techniques of writing comedy. Kaplan deconstructs sequences in popular films and TV that work and don’t work and explains what tools were used (or should have been used).

A celebration of a generation of iconic comedies—the raunchy, blockbuster “Frat Pack” films of the early 2000s—and a no-holds-barred look at their rise and fall in Hollywood, the effects of which can still be felt in the fractured media landscape of today If you were a movie-goer in the...

Welcome to Lovely Bit of Business, a hilarious mash-up of American Late Night & British Drivetime Radio with some Game Show elements thrown in for good measure. Hosted by Andrew White ("Very exciting & very funny" - Joe Lycett), each week will se a new guest comedian compete to have their name inscribed on the LBOB Leaderboard as they get stuck into lots of fun, chat and nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder what it takes to be a stand-up comedian? On Funny Business, we go behind the curtain with professional comedians as they reveal their journey from writing their first joke to headlining a comedy club. Learn the process from start to finish—how to craft a tight set, hone your delivery, and command a stage. Whether you're an aspiring comic or just a comedy fan, this podcast gives you an all-access pass to the hilarious and often challenging world of stand-up.

Breaking Into Business Show focuses on the business and technical sides of comedy. Every episode features a special guest answering some of comedy's most asked questions like booking a tour, finding representation, or even running your own show. Hosted by Chicago comedian John McCombs.

It’s comedy, it’s a podcast, it’s a vibe. Aaron Kleiber — comedian, actor, proud husband and father of three — talm’bout comedy, parenting, food, culture, movies/tv, sharing stories and experiences; sometimes with cool friends! Dad, actor, comedian - Aaron has commanded audiences with his energized, crowd-pleasing live performances with tales of life, marriage and fatherhood. His break-out as one of the most in-demand feature acts - touring alongside the likes of Bob Saget, Jim Breuer, John Witherspoon and Harland Williams - introduced Aaron to audiences across North America. ​...

You don't have to be funny to be funny. It's true! While the general idea is that humor is inherent, Jean-Marc Toledano would beg to differ. Explore the science of laughter and the reason behind it with Half Serious Half Not, in which Jean-Marc discusses the topic in great detail and brings you the secret to being funny. The theme of the book is humor: what it is, the techniques, and how you too can be funny!

Pigeons, NBA Jam, a Disney Channel audition gone wrong. Fahim Anwar displays some of the smartest stupid material with moments of poignancy in his first one-hour special. Join him on the quest to make his parents less disappointed.