Library of Congress Cataloguing-in-Publication Data

Tucker, David C., 1962–

The women who made television funny : ten stars of 1950s sitcoms / David C. Tucker.

p.     cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN-13: 978-0-7864-2900-4

1. Television comedies—United States.  2. Television actors and actresses—United States—Biography.  3. Actresses—United States—Biography.  I. Title.

PN1992.8.C66T83     2007

791.4502'8092273—dc22     2006101681

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©2007 David C. Tucker. All rights reserved

No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

Cover photograph: Gracie Allen from “The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show,” 1950–1958 (CBS/Photofest)

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