Forgotten Heroes of Comedy
An Encyclopedia of the Comedy Underdog
by Robert Ross
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Pub Date 28 Oct 2021 | Archive Date 11 Nov 2021
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Description
'Robert’s knowledge of English comedy is formidable' Phil Collins
In this long overdue and affectionate salute, celebrated comedy historian Robert Ross pays tribute to some of the finest, funniest and most fascinating names in comedy from both sides of the Atlantic.
Delving into the careers of the beguiling Avril Angers, the Clitheroe Kid himself, the forgotten Stooge Shemp Howard, Hollywood golden girl Thelma Todd, Italian film-maker Mario Zampi and many more between, Ross honours these legends of humour who, for a variety of reasons, didn't quite reach the heady heights of stardom – or, once they did, they couldn't cope with the pressures.
Whether it is a favourite from the distant smoke and ale-stained world of the Music Hall like the great George Robey, or the downbeat poetry of Hovis Presley, who dropped disenchanted bombs on the late 1990s, the Forgotten Heroes of Comedy will finally elevate them to the Hall of Fame where they belong. Forgotten, no longer.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781783529186 |
| PRICE | £35.00 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 640 |
