On the Real Side: A History of African American Comedy

by Mel Watkins

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Mel Watkins examines the history of African American comedy and its place within American culture. Focusing on comedy as both entertainment and cultural expression, On the Real Side offers a broad historical perspective on a distinctive and influential tradition.

ISBN-13 9781556523519 ASIN 1556523513 Views 127 Publisher Lawrence Hill Books Year 1999 Edition 2nd Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 672 Adult No Created April 16, 2026 Updated October 20, 2026

About This Book

On the Real Side presents a history of African American comedy by Mel Watkins.

The book explores comedy as a distinctive form of cultural expression and a subject of historical study.

Its focus is the development and significance of African American comedy within the broader American experience.

This edition is presented as a used book in good condition.

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