{"product_id":"the-ten-commandments-of-comedy-hardcover","title":"The Ten Commandments of Comedy - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGene Perret\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning comedy writers and performers may think funny can't be taught, but legendary comedy writer Gene Perret, winner of three Emmy Awards, tells otherwise in this guide to what makes a good joke work. Outlining the 10 commandments of comedy, the unbreakable rules that every gag must follow in order to be funny, this book liberates readers and allows them to immediately begin writing better and funnier comedy material. By following Perret's commandments, readers will better understand how to write jokes that connect with audiences and discover why unsuccessful material isn't working and how it can be fixed. From the First Commandment (\"\"Thou Shalt Surprise\"\") to the Tenth (\"\"Thou Shalt Be Clever\"\"), this work stands as a fast guide to the essentials of humor that is perfect for business presenters, after-dinner speakers, professional comedians, and anyone who wants to be funny.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGene Perret has written for many of TV's top-rated shows, including \"\"All in the Family,\"\" \"\"Laugh-In,\"\" \"\"Mama's Family,\"\" and \"\"The New Bill Cosby Show.\"\" He is the winner of three Emmy Awards as part of \"\"The Carol Burnett Show\"\" staff and was a producer on \"\"Three's Company\"\" and \"\"Welcome Back, Kotter.\"\" He is the author of more than 40 books, including the bestselling \"\"Comedy Writing Step by Step.\"\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.1 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 22, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764224721184,"sku":"9781610351256","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1045015e838c6b791017d7b4c962671b.webp?v=1780246196","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-ten-commandments-of-comedy-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}