Who's on First?
Author : Richard J. Anobile
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 28,81 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Author : Richard J. Anobile
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 28,81 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Author : Chris Costello
Publisher : Crossroad Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 35,17 MB
Release : 2016-05-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
This intimate portrait of Lou Costello (1906-1959) offers a rare look at one of the most talented comedians of all time. Starting in the 1930s, Costello attained enormous fame touring the burlesque circuits with straight man Bud Abbott (1895-1974). Their live skits (including "Who's on First?"), radio programs, and films such as One Night in the Tropics, Buck Privates, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, and In the Navy made comic history. Behind the scenes, however, Costello faced numerous crises: a bout with rheumatic fever that left him bedridden for months, the drowning death of his young son, and constant haggles with Universal Studios over its reluctance to adequately finance productions of Abbott and Costello films. Lou's on First goes beyond Costello's clownish persona to explore his Pagliacci nature: the private demons behind the happy public face, the heartbreaking moments in an otherwise storybook marriage, the business ventures soured by unscrupulous managers, and the true nature of the breakup of his twenty-one-year partnership with Bud Abbott.
Author : Stephen Cox
Publisher : Cumberland House Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,78 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Comedians
ISBN : 9781888952612
The Abbott & Costello Story is a fond tribute to the comedy team that made Who, What, and I Don't Know the most hilarious names of baseball players ever batted around on the silver screen.
Author : Lloyd Schwartz
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 12,25 MB
Release : 2021-08-27
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 022679508X
"There is no one quite like Lloyd Schwartz, whose unique combination of comedy and pathos is rare in contemporary American poetry. Over the years and books, Schwartz has developed a pitch-perfect ear for dialogue, producing poems that are hilarious in their depiction of unsettling social situations, while still managing to find the kernel of poignancy buried in everyday encounters. He is a master of the speech-driven style of verse, which is based on overheard, interrupted, or invented conversations that are by turns humorous and deeply unsettling, intimate yet decorous. In the new poems section, Schwartz brings his broad experience across the arts (including his many years as a music critic and commentator) to bear, with poems that recall the feeling of both performing and apprehending a piece of music, say, or a painting, a film, or a poem; he explores the figures depicted within these artworks, their fears and desires, revealing whole unexplored, interior worlds, a universe in a pack of tarot cards. This collection, which gathers the very best of Schwartz's work over his long, distinguished career, amply displays the tenderness and delicacy of feeling that we've come to rely on in his poetry. "Who's on First?" is a fitting capstone to a long life lived in the arts"--
Author : Nathaniel Bluedorn
Publisher :
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 41,8 MB
Release : 2015-04-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780974531595
The Fallacy Detective has been the best selling text for teaching logical fallacies and introduction to logic for over 15 years. "Can learning logic be fun? With The Fallacy Detective it appears that it can be. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who wants to improve his reasoning skills."--Tim Challies, curriculum reviewer "Cartoon and comic illustrations, humorous examples, and a very reader-friendly writing style make this the sort of course students will enjoy."--Cathy Duffy, homeschool curriculum reviewer "I really like The Fallacy Detective because it has funny cartoons, silly stories, and teaches you a lot!"--11 Year Old What is a fallacy? A fallacy is an error in logic a place where someone has made a mistake in his thinking. This is a handy book for learning to spot common errors in reasoning. - For ages twelve through adult. - Fun to use -- learn skills you can use right away. - Peanuts, Dilbert, and Calvin and Hobbes cartoons. - Includes The Fallacy Detective Game. - Exercises with answer key.
Author : Matt Christopher
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 44,74 MB
Release : 2009-12-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0316093998
LOOK WHO'S PLAYING FIRST BASE Will Mike stand up to his teammates to defend his friend? When the Checkmates need a new first baseman, Mike Hagin's new friend, Yuri, seems like a logical choice. But when Yuri starts flubbing plays and the team's star player threatens to quit as a result, Mike is not sure Yuri is such a good choice after all-for a teammate or for a friend. It appears as if Mike will have to choose between his friendship with Yuri and his loyalty to the team-or is there another solution?
Author : Jane E. Gerver
Publisher : Little Simon
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,93 MB
Release : 2010-05-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781416997580
Woodland animals play a guessing game with the little ones in this interactive board book! Each spread poses a riddle to young readers: "Who's at home?" Children will love lifting the flaps to reveal a furry bear, a wide-eyed owl, a cheery squirrel, a dozing beaver, and a cuddly rabbit all snuggled up in their homes.
Author : Bob Thomas
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 22,86 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Biography of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, one of the greatest comedy teams of all time.
Author : Tom
Publisher : ACTA Publications
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 23,11 MB
Release : 2018-11-15
Category :
ISBN : 9780879466664
The best all-time rosters for all 30 current Major League Baseball teams, with in-depth analysis of who would start (and backup) at each position. Current players analyzed but not included in rosters.
Author : Julia Donaldson
Publisher : Macmillan Children's Books
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 26,91 MB
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Animal sounds
ISBN : 9781529044096
A fun, interactive lift-the-flap book based on the bestselling picture book What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.