Steve Allen's Private Joke File

by Steve Allen

Book Overview

Compiles jokes, anecdotes, one-liners, and quotes delivered by the comedian and original host of The Tonight Show.. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0609806726
• ISBN13: 9780609806722
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
• Length: 411 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Miss Steve Allen with a smile

He invented in the talk show and was a true gentleman of comedy. This book is a time capsule of what great comedy was in the 50 years steve allen was on the scene. the most imitated man in show business, and the author of countless books, is perhaps the most qualified to give us the ultimate joke book. Not only will the amateur emcee or speech maker find comedic gold to mine, but the fans of Steves classic TV show while find many of his witty monologues and essays. The only negative criticism I'd have of this book is that joke books can be trying to read. It's more a comedic reference than anything else. You won't find yourself curl;ing up by the fire to read one liner after one liner, but the section of monologues provides much before bed delight! If you were saddened by steve's passing, you'll find plenty to sm,ile about here. In short, a great memento of the talent and an even greater comedic resource. Younger comics could learn that wit gets more laughs than vulgarity form this book!