Comic Relief

Gold, Todd [Editor]; Zumuda, Bob [Introduction];

ISBN 10: 038097391X / ISBN 13: 9780380973910

Published by Avon Books, 1996

About this Item

000-369: Hardcover with dustjacket. A beautiful, clean, fantastic copy. Remainder mark on bottom. Light surface scratches on dj from storage. No marks, creases or defects on pages. The books includes hi-lights of the Comic Relief Specials from 1986-1995 with a promise for 1996. Incredible collector book. Published 1996 by Avon Books.

Seller Inventory # 43055

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Comic Relief
• Publisher: Avon Books
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 038097391X
• ISBN 13: 9780380973910
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New
• Weight: 15 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

Commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Comic Relief telethon for the homeless, a collection of the best humor from past performances includes stand-up by its hosts--Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, and Billy Crystal--along with other top comedians. 300,000 first printing.

Reviews

Comic Relief, the organization and the TV program, began in 1986 as a fund-raising vehicle for charities dealing with homelessness. The idea was to put on a stand-up comedy TV pledge drive. Seven of the big laff riots have aired to date, also a number of other programs, fund-raisers all, notably including a 24-part cable series derived from the big shows. This is a sampler of routines drawn from the seven basic broadcasts, and it, too, is a fund-raiser. Contributors include such stars as Billy Crystal, Garry Shandling, Dennis Miller, Whoopi Goldberg, and Robin Williams. In between the routines are stories of homeless individuals helped by Comic Relief^-supported charities. Deprived of the comics' distinctive attitudes and vocal styles, the comedy loses something, but there are certainly enough stand-up fanatics to guarantee readers for this collection. Ray Olson

This volume commemorates the tenth anniversary of Comic ReliefTM, the hilarious telethon that has raised more than $35 million for the homeless. First printing: 300,000 copies.
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