In On the Joke The Original Queens of Standup Comedy

Shawn Levy, Julienne Irons

eAudio - 2022

“A sensitive and vivid study of early female stand-ups... [Levy is a] painstaking, knowledgeable guide.” —New York Times Book Review A hilarious and moving account of the trailblazing women of stand-up comedy who broke down walls so they could stand before the mic—perfect for fans of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and HacksToday, women are ascendant in stand-up comedy, even preeminent. They make headlines, fill arenas, spawn blockbuster movies. But before Amy Schumer slayed, Tiffany Haddish killed, and Ali Wong drew roars, the very idea of a female comedian seemed, to most of America, like a punch line. And it took a special sort of woman—indeed, a parade of them—to break and remake the mold.In on the Joke is the story of a group o...f unforgettable women who knocked down the doors of stand-up comedy so other women could get a shot. It spans decades, from Moms... more