S2E10 | Stand-up Comedian: Elayne Boosler

If laughter is the best medicine, get ready for a triple dose of humor revisiting the stand-up comedy of Elayne Boosler. She broke through the industry to become the first female comedian to have a one-hour cable special, then went on to create two more in the 80's alone. With charisma and candor, Elayne works through her material effortlessly and seamlessly, weaving comedy gold from single life, double standards, dating, baseball, and so much more. So order your two drinks and give some love as Elayne Boosler takes the stage in her comedy specials Party of One, Broadway Baby, and Top Tomata.

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-- Can I Borrow Your Notes? -- 

• Elayne Boosler official website
• Tails of Joy (Elayne's not-for-profit animal rescue organization)
• Elayne's tribute to comedian Louie Anderson
• The Comedy Master Who Hasn’t Gotten Her Due: Elayne Boosler (NY Times)
• Fifteen Women Who Changed the Face of Comedy (More)
• The Trailblazing Women of Stand-up Comedy (National Women's History Museum)

 

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