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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253044146
• ISBN13: 9780253044143
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher