The History Of Sketch Comedy

Everyone needs a good laugh now and again. Humor is infectious and it brings people together.

Comedy allows discussions and observations about life and its many facets across a wide range of demographics.

Good comedy crosses cultural, national, religious and political lines. It manages to entertain without insulting. It laughs at itself, the absurdity of life and the various situations we humans manage to get ourselves entangled in.

In The History Of Sketch Comedy authors Keegan-Michael and Elle Key look back over the history of sketch comedy as far back as the Sumerians.

The book traces the evolution of sketch comedy highlighting some of the giants of the genre.

Classic groups like Abbott and Costello, individuals like Mike Myers and scores of others are spotlighted. Contemporary sketch comedians (along with a few veterans) comment on comedy. Several comedy sketches are also included in print.

American sketch comedians, British comedians and others are examined along with the different venues where they perform their skits at such as TV, movies and online.

Like sketch comedy the book is funny, entertaining, enlightening and, in some instances, eye-opening.

The History Of Sketch Comedy A Journey Through The Art And Craft Of Humor comes courtesy of Chronicle Books. 

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