Author:

Tafoya, Eddie  Search this

Physical description:

xxii, 283 p. : ill. ; 26 cm

Type:

Biography

Date:

2011

Contents:

Bert Williams -- Moms Mabley -- Redd Foxx -- Dick Gregory -- Godfrey Cambridge -- Flip Wilson -- Bill Cosby -- Richard Pryor -- Whoopi Goldberg -- Damon Wayans -- Chris Rock -- Dave Chappelle

Summary:

Profiles twelve iconic African American comedians throughout history, from Bert Williams to Dave Chappelle, and discusses how each comedian impacted American humor.

Topic:

African American comedians  Search this

African American wit and humor--History and criticism  Search this

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_985930