Author

Publication

1995 - Random House, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

28,500 words, Guess

Page Count

114 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing150414
  • Goodreads170524

Classifications

  • DDC812/.54
  • LCCPS3537.I663 L38 1995

Description

Set in 1953, Neil Simon's "flat-out funniest play in years" (Dennis Cunningham, CBS-TV) re-creates the mayhem, neuroses, nonstop gags, and constant one-upmanship of a team of brilliantly funny social misfits as they write The Max Prince Show, a weekly variety program. Among the crew are Milt, the insult artist; Ira, the hypochondriac whose dream is to have a virus named after him; and Val, a Russian emigre who takes a Berlitz course so he can curse without an accent. They are devoted to their boss, Max, a comic genius, a tyrant, and a paranoiac with a heart of gold. But his penchant for tippling and popping too many pills is growing under the pressures of a rising McCarthyism, network executives, and sponsors who want him to cut back his "too-smart" show and staff so that they can chase after the Leave It to Beaver and Father Knows Best audience.

Subjects

Topics

DramaTelevision comedy writersAmerican drama (dramatic works by one author)Television comedy writers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama

Other Editions

  • Laughter on the 23rd floorRandom House1995-01-01

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