One of them is a bestselling Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist. The other is a winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor. Together, they form the League of Comic Justice, and they deliver a hilarious novel of comic mayhemNtold in alternating voices.
The story centers around a family and their special bond with a tree named Steve, who becomes an integral part of their lives. As the children grow, Steve supports them through various milestones, from holding laundry to being present during their first crushes and family gatherings. This narrative offers a touching exploration of fatherhood, familial love, and the inevitable changes that life brings, all while maintaining a grounded perspective without anthropomorphizing the tree.
The script to the touching and funny play by Alan Zweibel about his relationship with famed comiedienne Gilda Radner.
Exploring the life and legacy of Gilda Radner, this narrative blends humor and poignancy as it reflects on her journey as a groundbreaking comedian. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the book captures her vibrant spirit and the profound impact she had on those around her. It delves into her relationships, particularly with her husband, Gene Wilder, highlighting the love and support that defined her life. The story intertwines Radner's struggles with health and her relentless passion for comedy, celebrating her enduring influence in the entertainment world.
With his tender, funny memoir of four decades in the business, Alan Zweibel traces the history of American comedy Alan Zweibel started his comedy career selling jokes for seven dollars apiece to the last of the Borscht Belt stand-ups. Then one night, despite bombing on stage, he caught the attention of Lorne Michaels and became one of the first writers at Saturday Night Live, where he penned classic material for Gilda Radner, John Belushi, and all of the original Not Ready for Prime Time Players. From SNL, Zweibel went on to have a hand in a series of landmark shows--from It's Garry Shandling's Show to Curb Your Enthusiasm. In Laugh Lines, Zweibel weaves together the stories of his influential career, from writing for a generation of Jackies and Mortys and Dickies to meeting Gilda while hiding behind a potted plant. He goes deep into the origins of famous SNL sketches, as well as how the show evolved in the wake of meteoric success, and the projects--not all of them so enduring--that followed. And Zweibel writes tenderly about his friendships--with Shandling, Billy Crystal, Larry David, and others. Woven throughout are also words from other comedians and writers, including Richard Lewis, Eric Idle, Judd Apatow, Dave Barry, Carl Reiner, Mike Birbiglia, Sarah Silverman, and more. This is a warmhearted cultural memoir from a talented, award-winning writer.
An Emmy Award-winning original Saturday Night Live writer draws on personal memories and interviews with such contemporaries as Eric Idle and Dave Barry in a cultural memoir that includes discussions of the creative process behind classic skits
The story follows a middle-aged stationery-store owner from New Jersey, who humorously reflects on his lifelong struggle with weight, claiming to have lost and regained the same thirty-five pounds repeatedly. This ongoing battle symbolizes not just his physical challenges but also his desire to shed a part of himself he dislikes, represented by the idea of losing an entire person. Through his journey, he navigates his insecurities and the lengths he goes to hide his true self, all while maintaining a lighthearted tone.
The Tale of a Boy Who Becomes a Free Agent
In a cross-country comic odyssey, nine-year-old North goes to court to win "free agency" from his parents and proceeds to search the United States for parents who deserve him. Reprint. 150,000 first printing. $75,000 ad/promo. Movie tie-in.
