Dangerously Funny - The Uncensored Story of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (2009)
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An unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the rise and fall of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour-- the provocative, politically charged program that shocked the
censors, outraged the White House, and forever changed the face of
television.
Decades before The Daily Show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
proved there was a place on television for no-holds-barred political
comedy with a decidedly anti-authoritarian point of view. In this
first-ever all-access history of the show, veteran entertainment
journalist David Bianculli tells the fascinating story of its three-year
network run -- and the cultural impact that's still being felt today.
Before it was suddenly removed from the CBS lineup (reportedly under pressure from the Nixon administration), The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
was a ratings powerhouse. It helped launch the careers of comedy
legends such as Steve Martin and Rob Reiner, featured groundbreaking
musical acts like the Beatles and the Who, and served as a cultural
touchstone for the anti-war movement of the late 1960s.
Drawing
on extensive original interviews with Tom and Dick Smothers and dozens
of other key players -- as well as more than a decade's worth of
original research -- Dangerously Funny brings readers behind the
scenes for all the battles over censorship, mind-blowing musical
performances, and unforgettable sketches that defined the show and its
era.
David Bianculli delves deep into this never-told story, to find out what really happened and to reveal why this show remains so significant to this day.
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