Franken, Al

Article Abstract:

Al Franken first made an impact as a political satirist with the television program 'Saturday Night Live' playing the character of the fictitious Stuart Smalley. His unique brand of humor is evident in his three books 'I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me,' 'Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations' and 'Why Not Me?'

Author: Fitzgerald, Terence J.
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1999
Authors, Writers, Humorists, Humourists, Franken, Al

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Yankovic, "Weird Al."

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The musical career of multi-talented artist 'Weird Al' Yankovic spans 16 years in 1999. His achievements include 10 records with four platinum records, two Grammy awards and six award nominations. Among the popular parodies he composed are 'My Blogna,' 'Another One Rides the Bus' and 'Fat.'

Author: Fitzgerald, Terence J.
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1999
Musicians, Lyricists, Yankovic, Al

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Hoch, Danny

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A biography of actor and spoken word performer Danny Hoch is presented. Hoch has refused parts which would have brought him fame and fortune because of their racial presentation and to remain true to his artistic vision.

Author: Fitzgerald, Terence J.
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1999
Hoch, Danny

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Subjects list: Biography, Actors, Comedians
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