Comedy
Lenny Dave is a nationally recognized comedy historian, entertaining speaker and author. He has been informing and engaging a wide variety of active senior, congregational and civic audiences for over 35 years. Dave also serves on the Advisory Board of the new Borscht Belt Museum in Ellenville, NY (The Catskills). He is the only speaker to have performed in both the Red Skelton Entertainment Series and at the Oliver Hardy Festival. As both a student of comedy and a professional practitioner of humor, Dave’s highly interactive programs focus on the funny people who have made us laugh for decades. In performing successful surgery on the human spirit, Dave invites his audience to recall and relive so many happy memories of a time when the best comedy was both funny… and clean! A two-time "Speaker of the Year" nominee, Dave’s credentials also include a two-year term as (international) president of the Association for Applied & Therapeutic Humor.
Comedy Taboo? Says Who?
For over 100 years, comedy has both shaped and reflected our changing society. What happened that so dramatically moved us from the good old days of Jack Benny, Bob Hope and Lucy into the more controversial comedians of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s such as Mort Sahl, Lenny Bruce, Joan Rivers, George Carlin and Richard Pryor? Similarly, what did some of our favorite comedians of yesterday say and do that would surely be targeted in today’s Cancel Culture? Why did society come to embrace the Smothers Brothers, "Laugh In," “All in the Family," and "Blazing Saddles," even with their provocative comedy content? This nostalgic, visually engaging, and humorous trip down comedy's Memory Lane highlights some of the most memorable moments and the comedians that changed how we view the evolving world in which we live.
Live In-Person with Video Catch-up Available 2-3 business days after live lecture. You will have approximately two weeks to view the video.
Register Early! There is a $5 charge for registering on the day of a one-time lecture or event.
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| Course # W1W9 — One Time Event
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| Place: | Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Complex, Jupiter Campus |
| Dates: | Wednesday, March 6 2024 |
| Time: | 2:30 - 4 PM |
| Fee: | $30 / member; $35 / non-member |
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