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Title:
Moms Mabley.
Publisher:
Publisher not identified,
Copyright Date:
2014?
Description:
1 videodisc (72 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject:
Mabley, Moms--Performances.
African American wit and humor--History and criticism.
Nonfiction films.
Comedy films.
Other Authors:
Goldberg, Whoopi, 1955- host.
Mabley, Moms, performer.
Home Box Office (Firm)
Notes:
Title from web page. Host, Whoopi Goldberg ; performer, Moms Mabley.
Summary:
Jackie "Moms" Mabley was an African-American stand-up comic and showbiz pioneer who emerged from the Chitlin' Circuit of African-American Vaudeville to become a mainstream star on the stage and TV. Mabley pushed the boundaries of comedy by tackling topics such as gender, sex, and racism, making her one of the first taboo-pushing comedians on the comedy circuit. Once billed as "The Funniest Woman in the World", she performed up until her death in 1975. Whoopi Goldberg directs and appears.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)876080550
UPC:
883929394906
Locations:
CBPF522 -- Coralville Public Library (Coralville)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
S1PD771 -- Johnston Public Library (Johnston)

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