Product Description: All eyes will be on Stephen Colbert as he takes over David Lettermans late night talk show. Colbert rose to fame in the outrageous Strangers with Candy and as a fake newsman on The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. But the funnyman has endured his share of tragedy...read more

Product Description: As the sixth host of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon returned to New York City, his birthplace, and brought along many aspects that have defined his brand of comedy since audiences first met him on Saturday Night Live: improvisation, collaboration with other comedians, incorporation of music, and, most of all, his desire to make people smile...read more

Product Description: Comedian, host, and executive producer Ellen DeGeneres, with her Emmy-award-winning show and whip-smart wit, is a household name. But many may be unaware that Ellen's life has not always been full of laughs. This book introduces readers to her background--her personal and professional setbacks and triumphs, including her struggle with her sexual identity--a history that has honed her work as an outspoken activist for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans...read more

Product Description: "You may know that Rebel Wilson cracks fans up in Pitch Perfect and other hilarious big-screen comedies. But did you know that she: • grew up traveling to dog shows every weekend with her parents, who worked as professional dog handlers? • was really shy as a teen and took acting classes to help build up her confidence? • earned a law degree and could practice law if she weren't already working as an actress? Want to know more about the life of this tremendous on-screen talent? Read on to learn all about Rebel's childhood, family, personality, acting projects, the story behind her unusual name, and more!...read more

Product Description: When Chris Rock steps on stage, he destroys the targets of his jokes. When he finishes his performance, the audience needs time to catch its breath. The laughter never stops! Chris Rock pulls no punches. He is brutally honest and no subject—politics, racism, pop culture—is safe from his humor...read more

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Product Description: This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today's most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention...read more

Product Description: George Lopez had a tough childhood, but he learned to laugh about it and to make other people laugh, too. He shares his life with others through standup comedy, movies, and television shows. The George Lopez Show was one of the first television shows about a Latino family...read more

Product Description: See him? That little tramp twitching a postage stamp of a mustache, politely lifting his bowler hat, and leaning on a bamboo cane with the confidence of a gentleman? A slapstick comedian, he blazed forth as the brightest movie star in the Hollywood heavens...read more