Dramatic essays on the history and nature of American humor. Written by J.F.S. Smeall, assistant professor of English at the University of North Dakota and editor of the North Dakota Quarterly.An online collection of early educational public radio content from the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB).
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Recapitulation
In this program, "Recapitulation," the dramatic effect that the late-19th century debuts of the vitascope and the wireless had on humor is explored.