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The history of sketch comedy : a journey through the art and craft of humor / by Key, Keegan-Michael,1971-author.; Key, Elle,author,illustrator.;
"The History of Sketch Comedy will appeal to all kinds of comedy fans as well as fans of Keegan-Michael Key. With epic personal tangents and hilarious asides, their story takes you on an illuminating look at all facets of comedy from the stock characters of commedia del arte in the 16th century, to the rise of vaudeville and burlesque, the golden age of television comedy, the influence of the most well-known comedy schools, and ascension of comedy films and TV specials--all the way through to a look at the future of sketch on social media platforms. Part masterclass, part memoir, and hilariously embellished with priceless commentary, The History of Sketch Comedy illuminates the essential building blocks of sketch comedy while interweaving Key's experiences of personal discovery and influence of his comedy heroes. The text is complemented by original art by Elle Key and exclusive essays compiled from conversations with some of their famous comedy friends and performers who have influenced the development of comedy, such as Jordan Peele, Mel Brooks, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Mike Myers, Chris Rock, John Oliver, Tracy Morgan, Carol Burnett, Jim Carrey, and more"--
Subjects: Comedy sketches; Comedy; Sketch comedy television programs;
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Bel canto [videorecording] / by Harr, Thorbjørn,actor.; Koch, Sebastian,1962-actor.; Lambert, Christopher,1957-actor.; Moore, Julianne,actor.; Patchett, Ann.Bel canto.; Watanabe, Ken,1959-actor.; Weitz, Paul,1966-screenwriter,film director,film producer.; motion picture adaptation of (work):Pachett, Ann.Bel Canto.; Screen Media Films (Firm),publisher.;
Julianne Moore, Christopher Lambert, Thorbjørn Harr, Ken Watanabe, Sebastian Koch.When terrorists seize hostages at an embassy party, an unlikely assortment of people is thrown together, including American opera star Roxanne Coss, and Mr. Hosokawa, a Japanese CEO and her biggest fan.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Feature films.; Fiction films.; Romance films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Embassy buildings; Hostages; Man-woman relationships; Opera; Victims of terrorism; Women singers;
For private home use only.
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Robert B. Parker's Bad influence [sound recording] / by Gaylin, Alison,author.; Burton, Kate,narrator.; Parker, Robert B.,1932-2010,creator.; Random House Audio Publishing,publisher.;
Read by Kate Burton."Sunny Randall's newest client, Blake, seems to have it all: he is an Instagram influencer, with all the perks the lifestyle entails--a beautiful girlfriend, wealth, and adoring fans. But one of those fans has turned ugly, and Sunny is brought on board by Blake's manager, Bethany, to protect him and to uncover who is out to kill him. In doing so, she investigates a glamorous world rife with lies and schemes ... and ties to a dangerous criminal scene. When Bethany goes missing and the threats against Blake escalate, Sunny realizes that in order to solve this case, she has to find out exactly who Blake and Bethany are, behind the Instagram filters. While digging into their pasts, she is also forced to confront her own, as old friends--and ex-husbands--reappear. With a combination of old-school crime-solving skills and modern internet savvy, Sunny will stop at nothing to catch a killer"--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Randall, Sunny (Fictitious character); Death threats; Missing persons; Murder; Private investigators; Social media; Women detectives; Women private investigators;
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The Kids in the Hall : one dumb guy / by Myers, Paul,1960-author.; Meyers, Seth,1973-writer of foreword.;
"The only first-hand, authorized account of the formation and career of The Kids in the Hall, It's a Fact is a must-have for all fans of the famed comedy troupe."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Kids in the Hall (Comedy troupe); Comedians;
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The house party : a novel / by Cameron, Rita(Novelist),author.;
"When a house party goes terribly wrong, a small town fractures along lines of privilege, exposing disturbing truths about the community, perfect for fans of Little Fires Everywhere and Ask Again, Yes"--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Psychological fiction.; Social problem fiction.; Novels.; City and town life; Parties; Quarreling; Teenagers; Wealth;
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Johnny Cash : the life / by Hilburn, Robert,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A noted music critic who knew him tells the unvarnished truth about Cash, whose personal life was far more troubled and his artistry much more profound than even his most devoted fans have realized.
Subjects: Cash, Johnny.; Country musicians;
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Fancy Nancy and the fabulous fashion boutique / by O'Connor, Jane.; Preiss-Glasser, Robin.;
Nancy sets up a fabulous fashion boutique to earn money to buy herself a beautiful fan, and the items she was selling come in handy when her sister's birthday party goes awry.
Subjects: Picture books.; Fancy Nancy (Fictitious character); Moneymaking projects; Parties; Sisters; Vocabulary;
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Evil thing [graphic novel] : a Villains graphic novel / by Valentino, Serena,author.; Jovellanos, Arielle,illustrator.; Sung, Janet,colourist.; Dickey, Chris,letterer.; Adaptation of (work):Valentino, Serena.Evil thing.;
"This graphic novel adaptation of Serena Valentino's Villains series follows the rise and fall of the deranged and glamorous fan favorite, Cruella De Vil. If it doesn't scare you, no evil thing will."--Ages 13-18.Grades 10-12.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; De Vil, Cruella (Fictitious character); Disney characters; Mothers and daughters; Puppies; Villains;
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Ruin and rising / by Bardugo, Leigh,author.;
"The Darkling rules Ravka from his shadow throne. Alina forges new alliances as she and Mal search for Morozova's last amplifier. But as she begins to unravel the Darkling's secrets, she reveals a past that alters her understanding of the bond they share and the power she wields"
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Romance fiction.; Magic; Monsters;
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Miss Fisher's murder mysteries. [videorecording] / by Cox, Deb,1953-; Cummings, Ashleigh.; Davis, Essie.; Greenwood, Kerry.; Johnstone-Burt, Hugo.; Margolyes, Miriam.; Page, Nathan.; Tilse, Tony.; Acorn Media (Firm); Australian Broadcasting Corporation.; Film Victoria.; Screen Australia.;
Essie Davis, Nathan Page, Hugo Johnstone-Burt, Ashleigh Cummins.Armed with a razor-sharp wit, Miss. Fisher investigates crimes in opulent 1920s Australia. Sharply written and gorgeously costumed, these episodes are sure to charm fans of costume dramas and mysteries alike.DVD, widescreen; Dolby Digital stereo.
Subjects: Detective and mystery television programs.; Fisher, Phryne (Fictitious character); Nineteen twenties; Women detectives; Women private investigators;
© c2013., Acorn,
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