For Baby Boomers, the words “Land Shark”, “Samurai Delicatessen”, “Coneheads”, and “The Blues Brothers” conjures up adventures on the wild frontier of comedy, when Saturday Night Live defined the ultimate in pointed, no-holds-barred laughs that weaved back and forth on the tightrope between… continue reading Brought To You In Living Color
By written by Violet L. August 23, 2018
Update: PHILLY, WE HEARD YOU! We've reconfigured this event as a Photo Op (with a pre-signed book) and it has been moved from Temple Performing Arts Center to our Parkway Central Library. Anyone who bought tickets to the event at Temple will receive a full refund. Tickets to the new event at the Free Library will go on sale to the public at… continue reading Life Lessons with Kevin Hart
By written by Author Events May 1, 2017 12
In the 1970s, the counter culture comedy duo of Cheech and Chong (Richard "Cheech" Marin and Tommy Chong) laughed all the way to el banco as each of their successive bad-boy stoner albums turned gold, were nominated for Grammy Awards, or threw off singles that landed on the Billboard charts. They would win the Grammy Award for Best… continue reading Chong’s Not Here, But Cheech Is
By written by Author Events March 10, 2017
Looking forward to our upcoming Author Event with comedian Amy Shumer next week on Wednesday, August 17th? Then sit back and have a laugh listening to these funny podcasts from other humorous authors and legendary comedians who've visited the Free Library. Carrie Brownstein w/ comedian Aidy Bryant | Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl Calvin… continue reading Funniest Author Events Podcasts
By written by Peter SM August 12, 2016
In a previous post, I wrote about researching the personal and professional life of Philadelphia writer, actor, and comedian, Ed Wynn (1886-1966). A versatile and adaptable performer with vaudeville beginnings, Wynn wrote and starred in Broadway shows, radio programs, and a television variety show. He went on to appear in feature films,… continue reading “The Perfect Fool” Lives On Part II
By written by Caitlin G. May 23, 2012
This past year, I had the privilege of processing and creating a finding aid for the papers of Ed Wynn (1886-1966), an actor, writer, and comedian from Philadelphia, as part of an internship requirement for Temple University’s graduate archives management program. I had not heard of the name Ed Wynn before I was assigned this project by… continue reading “The Perfect Fool” Lives On Part I
By written by Caitlin G. May 22, 2012 2
