Sid caesar biography book

Deeply researched, brimming with love for Caesar and the culture from which he sprang, and reanimating a New York City that has all but vanished, this rollicking and poignant book traces the rise and fall of a legend. LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN/JACQUELINE BOGRAD WELD AWARD FOR BIOGRAPHY • From longtime New York Times and Vanity Fair writer David Margolick comes the first definitive biography of Sid Caesar: founding father of television comedy and icon to generations of Americans. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Both a life and a cautionary tale, of great interest to any fan of golden era television. Lively biography of the original king of TV comedy. “No Sid Caesar, no Mel Brooks.” So said Brooks himself, who spent years with Caesar as both friend and writer.