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Jules Feiffer and Studs read several of Feiffer's previous cartoons as they discuss his history as a cartoonist and his retrospective on display at the Walton Street Gallery in Chicago. Feiffer discusses his attempt to move away from political cartoons and instead shift focus to social commentary. Feiffer also discusses his play "Elliot Loves", a love story that captures the complications of love and the “gap” between the sexes.
John West discuss early classical Hollywood comedy double act Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Four clips are played during the interview. The first three clips are from Laurel and Hardy's "Their First Mistake" (1932) and the fourth clip is from Laurel and Hardy's "Swiss Miss" (1938).
Jean Shepherd discusses his book "In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash". Includes earlier clip of Jean Shepherd talking in the beginning. Includes excerpts of Jean Shepherd and Studs Terkel reading from Shepherd's book.
Storyteller, humorist, radio personality, and author Jean Shepherd discusses his book “A Fistful of Fig Newtons.” Studs and Shepherd discuss how Shepherd’s various career paths, particularly that of a radio personality, affect his writing and the voice used to tell these stories, referred to as “movies” by Shepherd. Studs plays "The Human Comedy" - Jean Shepherd (1959).
Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian. She speaks about how comedy/humor has changed and how some have become thieves of material. Copyrighted material has been removed from this program.
Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian. She speaks fondly of her hometown and of her childhood and family. Copyrighted material has been removed from this program.
Program includes excerpts from Shepherd's comedy albums.
Focus of the interview is Gibson's record Makin' a Mess.
Discussing the book "Not Exactly What I Had in Mind" (published by Atlantic Monthly Press) with the author, journalist and humorist Roy Blount.
Interviewing satirist Michael Frayn, followed by excerpts of humor by Spike Milligan, Flanders & Swann, Cooke & Moore while Studs was in London.
Interviewing satirist Michael Frayn, followed by excerpts of humor by Spike Milligan, Flanders & Swann, Cooke & Moore (2 parts) while Studs was in London.