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The American Way of Laughs

BBC Radio 2
on BBC Radio 2

A guided tour of transatlantic comedy.
Presented by Larry Adler 3: Take my Wife - Please America's top comedians discuss the art of the one-liner.
HENRY YOUNGMAN : I've SOlved the parking problem -I've bought a parked car. RICHARD NIXON On Laugh-in: Sock it to me.
RODNEY DANGERFIELD : I feel terribly sorry for short people. When it rains they're the last ones who know.
Compiled by MICHAEL POINTON
Producer PETER EVERETT BBC Manchester

Contributors

Presented By:
Larry Adler
Unknown:
Henry Youngman
Unknown:
Rodney Dangerfield
Unknown:
Michael Pointon
Producer:
Peter Everett
Source: Radio Times

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