Perelman, S. J. (Sidney Joseph)
Summary: "A collections of the very best writings of America's funniest and zaniest humorist, made by the comic genius himself, is reissued in a handsome paperback. Here, S. J. Perelman's gift for wordplay, witticism, spoofery, and sheer nonsense are on full display. In a playful, loving tribute to the funny man, novelist Joshua Cohen-also an erudite wordsmith and punster-introduces Perelman's sui...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Library of America 2024
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 817.52 PERSegura, Tom
Summary: Segura is known for his twisted takes and irreverent comedic voice, but after a few busy years of work and parenting, he just wants to hide from everything. In this collection of true stories, he takes a revealing look at some of the situations that have shaped him. Readers will be laughing out loud-- and nodding in agreement with his message that, in a world where everyone is increasingly...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 SEGURA, TOM SEGGaffigan, Jim
Summary: In his all new stand up special album, Jim Gaffigan gets personal as he discusses the medical crisis that befell his wife and family this year, which almost led to his retirement.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Comedy Dynamics 2018
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COMEDY/SPOKEN GAFSummary: All the jokes from A Prairie Home Companion's first four joke shows (1996-1999). An entertaining mix of knock-knocks, one-liners, North Dakota, religious, animal, bar, and light bulb jokes, those famous 'yo mama' insults and much more. Read by a full cast.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: HighBridge Company 2000
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 817.54 PRASedaris, David
Summary: David Sedaris sets his formidable powers of observation toward middle age and mortality. This is beach reading for people who detest beaches, required reading for those who loathe small talk, and also Sedaris' darkest and warmest book yet.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Audio 2018
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 814 SEDBarry, Dave.
Summary: "Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and bestselling author of Dave Barry Turns 40 now shows how to age gracefully, taking cues from his beloved and highly intelligent dog, Lucy. Faced with the obstacles and challenges of life after middle age, Dave Barry turns to his best dog, Lucy, to learn how to live his best life. From "Make New Friends" (an unfortunate fail when he can't overcome his dislike...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 BARCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: 818 BARKeillor, Garrison.
Summary: Storyteller Garrison Keillor relates humorous anecdotes appropriate to summer.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Highbridge Co. 1997
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COMEDY/SPOKEN KEINotaro, Tig.
Contents: disc 1. Tig Notaro live -- disc 2. Tig Notaro live at the Moth.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Secretly Canadian 2012
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COMEDY/SPOKEN NOTGroening, Matt.
Summary: Bart Simpson shares his advice on how to handle every aspect of one's life, including school, parents, religion, manners, sibling rivalry, romance, pets, and work.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperPerennial 1993
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Barry, Dave
Summary: Sure, there was the 2000 election and flying insects the size of LeBron James. But Barry is going to show you why Florida is a great state. And whatever else you think about Florida-- you can never say it's boring.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2016
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 818 BARLithgow, John
Summary: "While the Trump Era was rife with corruption and abuse of power, it was nothing new. Through Lithgow's cutting humor, you will read about a rogues' gallery of villains that came before Donald J. Trump, powerful men and women who were corrupt, venal, criminal, adulterous, racist, or just plain disgusting. With dark and lyrical stories from across American history, you will learn about...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Prism 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818 LITContents: Disc 1. Intro ; Naked eating Cheetos ; Flew in from Flagstaff ; Topless bar ; I just got married ; Erectile dysfunction & dieting tips ; Put the damn helmet on! / Ron White -- Intro ; 16-year-old daughter ; Skimpy underwear ; Quitting smoking ; Differences between man and woman ; you need a massage ; Buying stuff / Bill Engvall -- Intro ; World's largest margarita ; Girls I've dated ;...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Brothers Nashville 2009
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COMEDY/SPOKEN BESContents: Gerald Ford (1:19) -- Opening (:36) -- Monologue (2:20) -- Segue -- Speed (1:01) -- Bedtime story (2:36) -- Segue -- Shimmer (1:27) -- Gun control (4:42) -- Segue -- Fondue (1:29) -- Dueling Brandos (1:49) -- Anna Freud (2:15) -- Bees on parade (:44) -- Promo -- Weekend update 1 (3:20) -- Spud (1:01) -- Weekend update 2 (1:06) -- Weatherman (1:54) -- Emily Litella (1:20) -- News for the hard of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arista 1976
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1 available in LP Phonograph Record, Call number: VINYL COMEDY/SPOKEN SATFormat: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: HighBridge Company 2000
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Place a hold to request this item.Ansari, Aziz.
Contents: Gay rights -- Sheets -- CVS -- Getting the sniffles on a flight -- Craigslist -- My random roommate -- Getting recognized in New York -- Walking with dinosaurs -- Simple man cruise -- My cousin Harris -- Harassing Harris on Facebook -- Are white people psyched all the time? -- MTV's next -- The J-1 waiver -- Using my BlackBerry while driving -- Bonnaroo -- Cold Stone Creamery -- Something cool...
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Comedy Central Records 2010
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COMEDY/SPOKEN ANABirbiglia, Mike.
Contents: CD. You'd be surprised -- Cracka -- Whiffle ball Tony -- Sympathy card -- Hip hop animosity -- Two drink Mike -- Sex, tennis, and pandas -- I'm crazy and gay cats -- Whatever you are, be a good one -- Arctic fox it's a setup! -- No, but I heard about it -- Dammit I'm eatin' pretzels -- Oatmeal song -- Guitar guy at the party -- Thanks for coming song -- Guitar guy at the party (radio version).
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Comedy Central 2006
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COMEDY/SPOKEN BIRBurroughs, Augusten
Summary: "For as long as Augusten Burroughs could remember, he knew things he shouldn't have known. He manifested things that shouldn't have come to pass. And he told exactly no one about this, save one person: his mother. His mother reassured him that it was all perfectly normal, that he was descended from a long line of witches, going back to the days of the early American colonies. And that this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2019
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1 available in Playaway, Call number: PA 921 BURROUGHS, AUGUSTEN BURCross, David
Contents: Opening song (The sultan's revenge) -- If you care -- That one show about drugs and stuff -- Me and drugs -- Black stuff -- --Or worse -- Where we are now back in Sept. '09 -- Silly religious crazies -- REALLY silly religious crazies, I mean, double, triple crazy!! -- Random goofabouts -- I can't get beer in me-- Lesson learned.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Sub Pop 2010
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COMEDY/SPOKEN CROEngvall, Bill.
Summary: Engvall performs his comedy routines about country folks and contemporary life.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Bros. 1996
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COMEDY/SPOKEN ENGEphron, Nora.
Summary: Nora Ephron, author of the immensely popular I Feel Bad About My Neck, offers an honest, hilarious critique of contemporary life and what, if anything, the future has to offer.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2010
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 817.54 Ephron 2010Fallon, Jimmy.
Contents: Songs: Idiot boyfriend -- (I can't play) basketball -- Drinking in the woods -- Road rage -- Snowball -- Stand up: Hope everyone enjoyed homecoming this year -- Troll doll celebrities -- Dorms, shower baskets & the walk of shame -- Roommates -- Hotplates, four digit numbers & the little fridge -- Chris Rock was my RA -- Gotta get a fake I.D. -- Troll doll jingles -- Hammertime.
Format: sound recording-musical
Publisher / Publication Date: DreanWorks Records 2002
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COMEDY/SPOKEN FALGaffigan, Jim
Contents: Weird if you didn't clap -- Belt -- Seasons -- Mary had a little lamb -- Hiking -- SUVs & pick ups -- Binge watching -- Morning person -- Pirates -- Fairs -- Elevators & waterparks -- I'm a man! -- Box of donuts -- International travel -- Jesus great shape -- Steak -- Animal lover -- Fish -- This look -- Easier to be a guy -- Traveling with killers -- Jeannie -- My dad (from Economics II,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Orchard 2017
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD COMEDY/SPOKEN GAFGaffigan, Jim
Summary: In his all new stand up special album, Jim Gaffigan gets personal as he discusses the medical crisis that befell his wife and family this year, which almost led to his retirement.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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3 available in Performing Arts DVDs, Call number: DVD PERFORMING ARTS JIMGaffigan, Jim.
Summary: Jim Gaffigan has proven himself to be a major talent to a wide range of audiences after achieving success in stand-up, acting, and writing. As approachable as he is edgy, he is responsible for some of the funniest and most memorable moments in recent comedy. Mr. Universe is classic Jim Gaffigan, featuring his hilarious takes on the mundane.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Comedy Central Records 2012