how TV comedians are remaking political life Lichter, S. Robert (Samuel Robert) 1948- creator Baumgartner, Jody C. 1958- Morris, Jonathan S. Amundson, Daniel text bibliography cou 2015 monographic eng

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xvi, 253 pages ; 23 cm. Are late-night comedians merely entertaining, or do they have the power to influence the way we think about politics and politicians? The authors examine the historical context of political humor and demonstrate how the public turn to this venue for political information, and are in turn affected by it. They conduct an analysis of political jokes on late night TV shows dating back to 1992 in order to pinpoint the main targets and themes of late-night comedy. Introduction: politics is a funny business -- The rise of late night comedy -- A funny thing happened on the way to the White House -- Politicians behaving badly -- What's so funny? -- Laughing matters? -- If you can't beat them, join them -- Political humor: prospect and retrospect. S. Robert Lichter, Jody C. Baumgartner, Jonathan S. Morris ; with the assistance of Daniel Amundson. Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-233) and index. n-us--- Television and politics United States Televisión y política Estados Unidos Television in politics United States Televisión en la política Estados Unidos Television talk shows Political aspects United States Programas de televisión Aspectos políticos Politics and culture United States Política y cultura Television comedies United States Influence Comedias televisivas Influencia Political satire, American History and criticism Sátira política estadounidense United States Politics and government 1993-2001 Humor PN 1992.6 L699p 2015 973.9302/07 9780813347172 (pbk.) 0813347173 (pbk.) 2014003779 DLC 140421 20240402163008.0 18122525 eng