- Series
- The comic arts II
- Air Date
- 1968-10-15
- Duration
- 00:14:50
- Episode Description
- Few actors can consistently employ the pointed insult as their stock in trade and get in return not resentment but peals of delighted laughter consistently employ the pointed insult as their stock in trade and get in return not resentment but peals of delighted laughter. Even more rare is the performer who can parlay such ability into a big time career complete with the rewards of fame and fortune. Among the few who have done this is an entertainer who enjoys a unique image and as well that most sincere form of flattery: imitation. We interviewed the great nightclub and television comedian Jackie Leonard for the comic art series.
- Series Description
- Essays and interviews on the nature and scope of humor in America. Program consultant for the series: George Q. Lewis of the Humor Societies of America.
- Subject(s)
- Creator(s)
- Michigan State University (Producer)
- Contributors
- "Leonard, Jack E." (Guest)
- Genre(s)
- Geographic Region(s)
- regions
- Time Period
- 1961-1970
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