Monologue: What Makes America Laugh Before Bed

by Jon Macks

"Jon Macks is one of the greatest comedy writers of all time." Chris Rock A hilarious, revealing look behind the history and culture of American late-night TV, by a longtime comedy writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno . Ever since Johnny Carson first popularized the late-night talk show in 1962 with The Tonight Show , the eleven p.m. to two a.m. comedy time slot on network television has remained an indelible part of our national culture. More...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399171665
• ISBN13: 9780399171666
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Blue Rider Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.6" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher