Writing About Comedy

Before starting, check the Assignment Calculator (from the University of Minnesota Libraries)for help in determining your research timeline.

If you've chosen any of the research assignments that involve film, look at the Film Criticism guide for help in finding resources. You may also want to check the Blog entry on Short Story criticism if the film is an adaptation of a short story.

If you are writing about television shows, be sure to check The Encyclopedia of American Television: Broadcast Programming post World War II to 2000 at REF PN 1992.18 .L3 2003
and The Encyclopedia of Television at REF PN 1992.18 .L3 2003
The databases listed in the Film Criticism guide will also be useful for information on television programs.

Listen to a discussion about laughter and humor on a Please Explain segment on WNYC.org
Check out the College of Comedy on PBS.org
Take a look at the American Comedy Archive.
Interested in seeing some old television comedy shows that are not out on DVD? Visit the Museum of Television and Radio in NYC.

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