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Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s and '70s
Year
2007
Language
ENGLISH
Duration
1h 56m
Rating
NR
CC
Performers
Mel Brooks, Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Steve Martin, Jay Leno, Andy Kaufman, Billy Crystal, Bob Newhart, Carl Reiner, David Letterman
Written By
Henry Stephens
Publication Information
Multicom Entertainment Group
Summary
In the late 1950's, a fresh style of standup comedy emerged tackling previously taboo subjects as sex, religion, politics, and drugs. Here are those comedians who took the big risks years ago and paved the way for today's crop of maverick comics. From the legendary Mel Brooks, to the irreverent Andy Kaufman, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, and Bob Newhart, experience some of comedies most legendary comedians, and their ground breaking acts!