Sketch Comedy: Identity, Reflexivity, and American Television

by Nick Marx

In Sketch Comedy: Identity, Reflexivity, and American Television, Nick Marx examines some of the genre's most memorable--and controversial--moments from the early days of television to the contemporary line-up. Through explorations of sketches from well-known shows such as Saturday Night Live, The State, Inside Amy Schumer, Key & Peele, and more, Marx argues that the genre has served as a battleground for the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253044162
• ISBN13: 9780253044167
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher