Queens of Comedy: Lucille Ball, Phyllis Diller, Carol Burnett, Joan Rivers, and the New Generation of Funny Women (Studies in Humor and Gender , Vol 2)

Laughter is a great stress reliever and these gals will have you limp as a wet noodle with all their groundbreaking antics of comedy.

She greatly overdoes the analysis of each comedian, once she has given the details of their careers. I do not recommend this book!

Susan Horowitz is a concise and entertaining writer. Loved reading her book

A great read but nothing in depth.

Funny women comedians have been gathered, interviewed and analyzed here, by a truly gifted comedian. I reread my copy the day Joan Rivers died and said, "Susan got Joan perfectly." Joan Rivers' "Can we talk" rhythm and her way of gossiping/ speaking of things others only think to themselves. This and hard work, perseverance plus her way of shocking me to laugh anyway Thanks Susan, for these queenly interviews!

QUEENS OF COMEDY is that rare combination: a ripping-good read, and an informative, smart take on celebrities, gender roles, and humor. If you love Lucy, Phyllis, Carol, Joan and other ladies of laughter (as who does not?), you will adore hearing their life stories, comedy secrets, and success tips. Dr. Sue Horowitz, the Author/Interviewer weaves together their words with her own witty insights and places these legendary Queens of Comedy in the grand tradition of female comedy, gender/benders, and cultural rebels!