Late-Night in Washington: Political Humor and the American Presidency

by S. Robert Lichter, Farah latif, Stephen J. Farnsworth

Book Overview

This book traces the trajectory of late-night political humor, which has long been a staple of entertainment television and is now a prominent part of social media political discourse, especially when it comes to the presidency. From Richard Nixon on Laugh-In to Donald Trump's avatar on Saturday Night Live, this book takes the next step and considers how late-night comedy treats Joe Biden, the new American president who strives to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032254157
• ISBN13: 9781032254159
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"