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Reviewed on November 15, 2006
In the introduction, comedian Dick Gregory describes this book as a "history in progress of the contribution of black comedians." Littleton, also a comedian (he performs under the name D'Militante), then divides the work into chronological eras. He begins with slaves using humor as a survival tool and continues through minstrel shows; the Chitlin' Circuit (venues at which African American ta...Log In or Sign Up to Read More