women comedians

Examines the life and career of Tina Fey, comedian, actress, and long-running cast member and writer of Saturday Night Live, who rose to fame in Chicago's improv circles to change the status quo for women in comedy.

"Set in 1960's London, Funny Girl is ... [an] ... account of the adventures of the intrepid young Sophie Straw as she navigates her transformation from provincial ingenue to television starlet amid a constellation of ... characters"--Provided by publisher.

The author shares her experiences as a two-time breast cancer survivor, the support of her family and friends, and running in two 10K races.

The actress best known for her work on "Parks and Recreation" and "Saturday Night Live" reveals personal stories and offers her humorous take on such topics as love, friendship, parenthood, and her relationship with Tina Fey.

"Kohen assembles more than 150 interviews from America's most prominent comediennes (and the writers, producers, nightclub owners, and colleagues who revolved around them) to piece together the revolution that happened to (and by) women in American comedy"--Provided by publisher.

"Comedian and actress Aisha Tyler turns the lens on herself--recounting her most egregious mistakes mistakes"--Provided by publisher.

As the more than 150 people interviewed for this riveting oral history make clear, women have always been funny. It?s just that every success has been called an exception and every failure an example of the rule. And as each generation of women has developed its own style of comedy, the coups of the previous era are washed away and a new set of challenges arises. But the result is the same: They kill. A chorus of creative voices and hilarious storytelling, We Killed is essential cultural and social history, and?as it should be!?great entertainment.

Biography of women comedians in the entertainment field. Includes comedians from vaudville, radio, television, nightclub, and life stand-up performance.

"A biography of comedy writer and actress Tina Fey"--Provided by publisher.

Famous radio talk-show host Nora Bridge calls upon her estranged daughter Ruby for help after being involved in a serious car accident, and is thrilled when Ruby agrees, not realizing her youngest daughter has taken on the job simply to gather material for a tell-all book that will destroy Nora's career.