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A celebration in 28 parts 21: The Road to Comedy
'People would go to the theatre and be able to see the Road pictures and forget their problems. It was a kind of escape thing, and I think this is what the industry needs more of today.'
(DOROTHY LAMOUR)
Douglas Fairbanks Jr examines the machinery Hollywood devised to make people laugh and sing at the same time. Producers john BILLINGHAM and MEL HOUSE

Presented by Larry Adler 8: Bleep That!
' My wig flew off, I looked at "the camera and said, "This is the first time I've been bald on television! " ' (JUDY CARNE) In this final programme, Larry looks at censorship in comedy, from vaudeville to Las Vegas. Producer PETER EVERETT
BBC Manchester

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Presented By:
Larry Adler
Producer:
Peter Everett

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