by shap on March 12, 2008. [Readings]
Book/Slideshow: “More Old Jewish Comedians” by Drew Friedman
Illustrator/satirist Drew Friedman (once called the “Vermeer of the Borscht Belt” by The New York Times) has an eye for um…detail. In fact, the images featured in Friedman’s brilliant new book of classic comedian portraits (recently celebrated with a launch party at the venerable NY Friars Club) are so vivid and lifelike you can practically smell the Poli-Grip.
The always funny Dan Wilbur, creator of the hilarious site Better Book Titles, presents the live show inspired by his creation.
New Book: “Milt & Marty, The Longest Lasting and Least Successful Writing Duo in Show Biz History” by Tom Leopold and Bob Sand
Shap Sweeney is Editor-in-Chief of ComedySmack and a rumored 2012 Presidential candidate. He is the veteran of two wars, and was decorated by former President George Washington (I-VA) for distinguished service in the Continential Army. As a comedy writer, he has worked with top producers and talent including Buster Keaton, Shakespeare and Don Johnson. His first book, Gone With The Wind, has been sold to Hollywood for three figures.
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