Saturday Night Live & American TV

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Television, History & Criticism
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Author: Nick Marx, Matt Sienkiewicz, Ron Becker ISBN: 9780253010902
Publisher: Indiana University Press Publication: October 2, 2013
Imprint: Indiana University Press Language: English
Author: Nick Marx, Matt Sienkiewicz, Ron Becker
ISBN: 9780253010902
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Publication: October 2, 2013
Imprint: Indiana University Press
Language: English

Thought-provoking and “undeniably interesting” essays on this cultural institution of comedy and what it says about our society (Booklist).

Since 1975, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” has greeted late night–TV viewers looking for the best in sketch comedy and popular music. SNL is the variety show that launched the careers of countless comedians, including Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Chris Farley, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Adam Sandler. Week after week, SNL has produced everything from unforgettable parodies to provocative political satire—adapting to changing times decade after decade while staying true to its original vision of performing timely topical humor.

With essays that address issues ranging from race and gender to authorship and comedic performance, Saturday Night Live and American TV follows the history of this iconic show, and its place in the shifting social and media landscape of American television.

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Thought-provoking and “undeniably interesting” essays on this cultural institution of comedy and what it says about our society (Booklist).

Since 1975, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!” has greeted late night–TV viewers looking for the best in sketch comedy and popular music. SNL is the variety show that launched the careers of countless comedians, including Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Chris Farley, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Adam Sandler. Week after week, SNL has produced everything from unforgettable parodies to provocative political satire—adapting to changing times decade after decade while staying true to its original vision of performing timely topical humor.

With essays that address issues ranging from race and gender to authorship and comedic performance, Saturday Night Live and American TV follows the history of this iconic show, and its place in the shifting social and media landscape of American television.

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