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2) Moms Mabley
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Jackie "Moms" Mabley was an African-American stand-up comic and showbiz pioneer who emerged from the Chitlin' Circuit of African-American Vaudeville to become a mainstream star on the stage and TV. Mabley pushed the boundaries of comedy by tackling topics such as gender, sex, and racism, making her one of the first taboo-pushing comedians on the comedy circuit. Once billed as "The Funniest Woman in the World", she performed up until her death in 1975....
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Want to meet Luther, President Obama's anger translator, or hang by the punch bowl with Bar Mitzvah sensations Dr. Dreidel and Gefilte Fresh? Whether it's satirizing the President, spoofing Nazis, or ordering up some soul food, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele aren't afraid to take on taboo subjects for the sake of comedy.
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