comedians

Brief sketches of the life and careers of the great talking film comedians of the 1930's: Laurel and Hardy, W. C. Fields, Mae West, and the Marx Brothers.

Describes the childhood, early film career, television success, and later years of the entertainer who became a favorite sitcom character in the show "I Love Lucy.".

An illustrated history of the Three Stooges from their origins in vaudeville to movie and television stardom, featuring biographical information about the four men who played parts in the comedy troupe, and featuring photographs and brief synopses of their 190 film shorts.

Discusses the life, career, and creative contributions of the actor and comedian.

Profiles the life and career of the versatile Academy Award-winning actress and comedian.

Profiles the life and career of Stephen Colbert, a prominent newsmaker. Through quotes from Stephen Colbert himself, his friends, and critics, readers learn how he views himself, as well as how others regard him.

Examines the personal and professional life of comedian and talk show host Jon Stewart, whose work as a political commentator on "The Daily Show" has made him one of the most trusted voices in the news.

Biography of William Claude Dukinfield, better known as W.C. Fields, tracing his career from vaudeville, to the silent screen, to talking movies, and discussing some of the legends deliberately created by the curmudgeonly comic that obscure the truth about his life.

A biography of talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres, who came out as a lesbian on her sitcom in 1997 and overcame a difficult childhood and uncertain start in show business to achieve a popular status in Hollywood.

Craig Ferguson traces his journey from working class Glasgow to the comedic limelight of Hollywood, revealing the funny and heartwarming story of attaining his most cherished dream--becoming an American citizen.