Radio Comedy Impact

Ethan Parker

Traduttore A Ai

Casa editrice: Publifye

Sinossi

Radio Comedy Impact explores the significant yet often overlooked role of radio's golden age in shaping modern comedy. It reveals how limitations in early radio, such as relying solely on sound, spurred remarkable creativity. Did you know that radio forced writers and performers to master timing, voice acting, and sound effects to create vivid comedic narratives? The book argues that radio was not just a precursor to television but a crucial incubator for enduring comedic techniques. The book examines the transition of radio talent to television and the lasting impact of radio humor. It analyzes iconic programs like "The Jack Benny Program," illustrating how these shows developed techniques still relevant today. The book uniquely focuses on the comedic aspects of radio, highlighting the innovations that arose from the medium's constraints. Organized into four parts, it begins with the genesis of radio comedy, moves through the talent migration to TV, analyzes specific programs, and concludes with humor in contemporary radio.

Disponibile da: 31/03/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 58 pagine.

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