Tag: Stand-up comedy
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Why Joan Rivers and Her Comedy Matter #RIPJoanRivers (1933-2014)
A lot of people know Joan Rivers as a commentator on the red carpet– a member of the “fashion police.” However, Ms. Rivers was more than just a woman who handed out compliments or witty remarks about a star’s outfit. She, like the late Phyllis Diller, was a pioneer for female stand-up comedians. She appeared on…
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“Oh Captain, My Captain” Rest in Peace, #RobinWilliams: To the Actor Who Made Us Feel
Yesterday, there was almost an audible gasp heard around the world as news of the death of actor Robin Williams made its way through news stations. I found out about his death while at my actor survival gig. Literally just twenty-four hours before I found out, I was talking to a co-worker about The Birdcage,…