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John Candy : A Life in Comedy. by Myers, Paul.;

From his humble beginnings in sketch comedy with the Toronto branch of Second City, to his rise to fame in SCTV and Hollywood film classics like 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles', 'The Great Outdoors', and 'Uncle Buck', John Candy captivated audiences with his self-deprecating humour, emotional warmth, and gift for improvisation. Now, for the first time since Candys tragic death, bestselling biographer Paul Myers tells the full story of the man behind the laughs. Myers was born in Toronto, ON. A RADD Pick.Library Bound Incorporated

Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts; PERFORMING ARTS / Comedy; PERFORMING ARTS / Television / Genres / Comedy;

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The Hollywood Revue of 1929. by Reisner, Charles,film director.; Keaton, Buster,actor.; Nagel, Conrad,actor.; Benny, Jack,actor.; Crawford, Joan,actor.; Gilbert, John,actor.; Shearer, Norma,actor.; NYX Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;

Buster Keaton, Conrad Nagel, Jack Benny, Joan Crawford, John Gilbert, Norma ShearerOriginally produced by NYX Channel in 1929.THE HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929 is a landmark MGM production that assembles many of the studio’s biggest stars in a series of musical numbers, dance routines, and comedy sketches. Hosted by Conrad Nagel and Jack Benny, the revue features appearances by Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer, Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, and many more. With no traditional plot, the film serves as a filmed variety show that celebrates the new era of sound in cinema. It’s especially noted for featuring one of the earliest performances of “Singin’ in the Rain.” A captivating snapshot of late-1920s Hollywood, rich in charm and technical innovation.Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Musicals.; Motion pictures--History.; Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.).; Performing arts.;

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Comedy comedy comedy drama : a memoir / by Odenkirk, Bob,1962-author.;

"Bob Odenkirk's career is inexplicable. And yet he will try like hell to explain it here, because that is what memoirs are for. Charting a "Homeric" decades-long "Odyssey" from his origins in the seedy comedy clubs of Chicago all the way to a dramatic career that is baffling to his friends, it's almost like there are two or three Bob Odenkirks ... but there is just one and one is enough, frankly. Bob embraced a life in comedy after a chance meeting with Second City's legendary Del Close, which eventually led to a job as a writer at SNL. As he weathered the beast that is live comedy, he stashed away the secrets of sketch writing-employing them in the immortal "Motivational Speaker" sketch for his friend Chris Farley, honing them on The Ben Stiller Show, and perfecting them on Mr. Show With Bob and David, which inspired an entire generation of comedy writers and stars. Then his career met the hope-dashing machine that is Hollywood development. But when all hope was lost for the umpteenth time, Bob was more astonished than anyone to find himself on Breaking Bad. His embrace of this strange new world of dramatic acting led him to working with Steven Spielberg, Alexander Payne, and Greta Gerwig, until finally re-re-inventing himself as a bona-fide worldwide action star for reasons that even he does not fully grasp! Read this and do your own psychoanalysis-it's fun!"--

Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Odenkirk, Bob, 1962-; Actors; Comedians; Television comedy writers; Television producers and directors;

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Miss May does not exist : the life and work of Elaine May, Hollywood's hidden genius / by Courogen, Carrie,author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."Miss May Does Not Exist, by Carrie Courogen is the riveting biography of comedian, director, actor and writer Elaine May, one of America's greatest comic geniuses. May began her career as one-half of the legendary comedy team known as Nichols and May, the duo that revolutionized the comedy sketch. After performing their Broadway smash An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May, Elaine set out on her own. She toiled unsuccessfully on Broadway for a while, but then headed to Hollywood where she became the director of A New Leaf, The Heartbreak Kid, Mikey and Nicky, and the legendary Ishtar. She was hired as a script doctor on countless films like Heaven Can Wait, Reds, Tootsie, and The Birdcage. In 2019, she returned to Broadway where she won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in The Waverly Gallery. Besides her considerable talent, May is well known for her reclusiveness. On one of the albums she made with Mike Nichols, her bio is this: "Miss May does not exist." Until now. Carrie Courogen has uncovered the Elaine May who does exist. Conducting countless interviews, she has filled in the blanks May has forcibly kept blank for years, creating a fascinating portrait of the way women were mistreated and held back in Hollywood. Miss May Does Not Exist is a remarkable love story about a prickly genius who was never easy to work with, not always easy to love and frequently often punished for those things, despite revolutionizing the way we think about comedy, acting, and what a film or play can be"--

Subjects: Biographies.; May, Elaine, 1932-; Women comedians; Women motion picture producers and directors; Women screenwriters;

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The Stand Up Sketch Show: S1. by Campion, Matt,film director.; Baptiste, Dane,actor.; Ward, Felicity,actor.; Graham, Ivo,actor.; Dommett, Joel,actor.; Hughes, London,actor.; Kane, Russell,actor.; Walsh, Seann,actor.; Allen, Tom,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;

Dane Baptiste, Felicity Ward, Ivo Graham, Joel Dommett, London Hughes, Russell Kane, Seann Walsh, Tom AllenOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2019.Takes the funniest routines from the UK’s best-loved comedians, and brings them side-splittingly to life in sketch form. Each act begins telling their story in front of a live audience. As they continue their narration on stage, there’s no need to picture the scene yourself – a surreal short-film reconstruction does the work for you. Every scene sees the comedians play the roles they were born to play – themselves. And as their voiceover describes the action, dialogue in the routines is lip-synced by the sketch performers.Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.;

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Vicar of Dibley complete series 3 [videorecording]. by French, Dawn;

Dawn French.Includes: Autumn -- Winter -- Spring -- Summer. Also includes bonus features: Comic Relief sketches 'Ballykissdibley' and '1999 Red Nose Day Special', Comic Relief behind-the-scenes teaser, 'The Real Vicars of Dibley' documentary, photo gallery and more.CHVRS rating: PG.DVD.

Subjects: Comedy.; Television Series.;

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A very punchable face : a memoir / by Jost, Colin,1982-author.;

"Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update co-anchor, Colin Jost, has six sets of stitches on his face alone. He's been punched in at least four different sketches on Saturday Night Live, including once by his boss, Lorne Michaels. But if there's one trait that makes someone well suited to comedy, it's being able to take a punch-metaphorically and, occasionally, physically. From growing up as an overweight kid in a family of firefighters on Staten Island to commuting three hours a day to high school and "seeing the sights" (like watching a Russian woman throw a stroller off the back of a ferry) to attending Harvard while Facebook was created (and choosing comedy instead!), Colin shares how he has navigated the world like a "slightly smarter Forrest Gump." You'll also discover things about Colin that will surprise and confuse you. You'll go behind the scenes at SNL (where he's written some of the most iconic sketches and characters of the past fifteen years) and Weekend Update (where's he's been "the white guy next to Leslie Jones.") And you'll experience the life of a touring stand-up comedian-from performing in rural cafeterias at noon to opening for Dave Chappelle at Radio City Music Hall. For every accomplishment (hosting the Emmys), there is a setback (hosting the Emmys). And for every absurd moment (watching paramedics give CPR to a raccoon), there is an honest, emotional one (recounting his mother's experience on the scene of the Twin Towers' collapse on 9/11.) A Very Punchable Face reveals the brilliant mind behind some of the dumbest sketches on television and lays bare the heart and humor of a hardworking guy-with a face you can't help but want to punch"--

Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Jost, Colin, 1982-; Comedians; Television comedy writers; Actors;

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Lorne : the man who invented Saturday night live / by Morrison, Susan,1959 or 1960-author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."Ever since its debut in the fall of 1975, Saturday Night Live's impact on the culture has been lasting and profound. It has been a breeding ground for our brightest comedy stars, launching the careers of John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Pete Davidson, and many many more. Its iconic sketches -- from Wayne's World to Weekend Update to Coneheads to the Californians to of course, More Cowbell -- have dominated water cooler talk for five decades, and its catchphrases, from "we're not worthy!" to "Daaaaa Beeeears" are embedded in the public lexicon. And at the center of it all, from the moment of its inception to the present day, is one man: producer Lorne Michaels. Over his 50 years running the show, Lorne Michaels has become a revered, inimitable and bewildering presence in the world of entertainment. He's a mogul, a kingmaker, a tastemaker, a grudge-holder, a mensch, a workaholic, a genius spotter of talent, a ruthless businessman, a name dropper, an obsessive step counter, the inspiration for Dr. Evil, a winner of 90 Emmys -- and a mystery. Generations of writers, actors, and stars have spent their lives trying to figure him out. He's "Obi wan Kenobi" (Tracey Morgan), the "Great and Powerful Oz" (Kate McKinnon), the Godfather (Will Forte), or "some kind of very distant, strange Comedy God" (Bob Odenkirk). Lorne will introduce you to him, in full, for the first time. With unprecedented access to Michaels (who has spent his career mostly avoiding reporters) and the entire SNL apparatus, The New Yorker's Susan Morrison takes you behind the curtain for the rollicking, definitive story of how Lorne created the institution that would change comedy forever. Lorne features hundreds of interviews with Michaels, conducted over several years; his close friends (such as Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, and Steve Martin); and the candid, hilarious stars of the show, including Chris Rock, Amy Poehler, Jason Sudeikis, Bill Hader, Buck Henry, Chevy Chase, and more. Nearly a decade in the making, Lorne is an intimate, deeply reported, and wildly entertaining account of a man singularly obsessed with the show that would define his life -- and change American culture"--

Subjects: Biographies.; Michaels, Lorne, 1944-; Motion picture producers and directors; Television producers and directors; Television writers;

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Hotel Transylvania. [videorecording] / by Gomez, Selena,1992-actor.; Mothersbaugh, Mark.; Samberg, Andy,1978-voice actor.; Sandler, Adam,voice actor.; Tartakovsky, Genndy,1970-director.; Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm);

Camera, Alex Portin ; production design, Michael Kurinsky ; editor, Catherine Apple ; music, Mark Mothersbaugh.Voices: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Steve Buscemi.When Dracula's daughter and her husband go away for a vacation, Dracula tries to bring out the monster side of his grandson.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen 1.85:1 ; Dolby digital 5.1.

Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Comedy films.; Dracula, Count (Fictitious character); Fathers and daughters; Feature films.; Grandparent and child; Hotels; Hotels; Monsters; Vampires; Video recordings for children.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.;

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The angry birds movie [videorecording] / by Dinklage, Peter,voice actor.; Gad, Josh,1981-voice actor.; Hader, Bill,1978-voice actor.; McBride, Danny,1976-voice actor.; Penn, Sean,1960-voice actor.; Rudolph, Maya,voice actor.; Sudeikis, Jason,voice actor.; Reilly, Fergal,film director.; Kaytis, Clay,film director.; Vitti, Jon,screenwriter.; Columbia Pictures,presenter.; Rovio Animation,presenter.;

Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks ; music, Heitor Pereira.Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Bill Hader, Peter Dinklage, Sean Penn.On an island populated (almost) entirely by happy, flightless birds, Red, a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck, and the volatile Bomb have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it's up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.

Subjects: Comedy films.; Animated films.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Birds; Islands; Swine;

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