Shelley Berman: The Complete Albums 1959-61 3-Disc Set
Shelley Berman: The Complete Albums 1959-61 COMEDY AUDIO CD old comic! 3-Disc
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Acrobat Music / Acrobat Licensing Ltd.
2016
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SHELLEY BERMAN: THE COMPLETE ALBUMS 1959-61 (3-DISC SET)
Album Features
Title:
Shelley Berman: The Complete Albums 1959-61
Record Label:
Acrobat Music / Acrobat Licensing Ltd.
Release Year:
2016
Cat No:
ACTRCD9063
Country:
UK
Genre:
Comedy
Style:
Stand-up comedy, Spoken Word, Observational Comedy
Shelley Berman was a leading American stand-up comedian and actor who rose to prominence in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was part of a coterie of comics who made the transition from club stages to recordings and television, and his style often employed the device of a telephone conversation to create sharply observed, satirical vignettes. Berman's delivery was a conversational, raconteur approach that drew comparisons with contemporaries like Bob Newhart, yet he remained distinct for his oblique view on suburban life and social mores. Beginning life as a straight actor and sketch writer, he became known as one of the first stand-up comedians to earn broad recognition for recorded comedy and for bringing the genre to a wider audience. This 3-CD compilation collects the complete content of Berman's early recordings, drawing together the material recorded between 1959 and 1961. The set features the albums Inside Shelley Berman, Outside Shelley Berman, The Edge Of Shelley Berman and A Personal Appearance, presenting his telephone sketches, observational pieces and performance outtakes in chronological order. As a compilation released by Acrobat, it highlights Berman's influence on modern stand-up and preserves classic examples of mid-century American comedic storytelling. The material showcases his timing, narrative economy and the witty, sometimes pointed social commentary that made these recordings enduring.
Featuring every track from the albums Inside Shelley Berman, Outside Shelley Berman, The Edge Of Shelley Berman and A Personal Appearance. This compilation © 2016 Acrobat Licensing Ltd. Made in the UK.
Tracklist
CD1 - 1
Child Psychologists (Airlines; Stewardess; Department Store; Buttermilk)
CD1 - 2
The Morning After The Night Before (phone call)
CD1 - 3
Small Embarrassing Moments
CD1 - 4
Talking To A Youngster On Phone
CD2 - 1
Franz Kafka On The Telephone
CD2 - 2
The Booking Agent
CD2 - 3
Conversation With My Father
CD2 - 4
P.T.A. Meeting
CD2 - 5
First Date
CD2 - 6
Alvin & Shirley
CD3 - 1
Alice B. Toklas
CD3 - 2
Small Embarrassing Moments (reprise/outtake)
CD3 - 3
Outtakes Of Child Psychologists (P.T.A. Meeting 2)
CD3 - 4
A Sappy Thank You
CD3 - 5
Slipping Table Napkin
CD3 - 6
Television Advertising
CD3 - 7
Hotel Guest
CD3 - 8
Conventioner (Making A Long Distance Call)
CD3 - 9
Black Specks In A Glass Of Milk
CD3 - 10
Movie Clichés
CD3 - 11
Girl Who Has Lost Her Heel
CD3 - 12
Meeting The Prospective In-Laws
CD3 - 13
Conclusion (Including The Dentist)
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Album Features
Title:
Shelley Berman: The Complete Albums 1959-61
Record Label:
Acrobat Music / Acrobat Licensing Ltd.
Release Year:
2016
Cat No:
ACTRCD9063
Country:
UK
Genre:
Comedy
Style:
Stand-up comedy, Spoken Word, Observational Comedy
Shelley Berman was a leading American stand-up comedian and actor who rose to prominence in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was part of a coterie of comics who made the transition from club stages to recordings and television, and his style often employed the device of a telephone conversation to create sharply observed, satirical vignettes. Berman's delivery was a conversational, raconteur approach that drew comparisons with contemporaries like Bob Newhart, yet he remained distinct for his oblique view on suburban life and social mores. Beginning life as a straight actor and sketch writer, he became known as one of the first stand-up comedians to earn broad recognition for recorded comedy and for bringing the genre to a wider audience. This 3-CD compilation collects the complete content of Berman's early recordings, drawing together the material recorded between 1959 and 1961. The set features the albums Inside Shelley Berman, Outside Shelley Berman, The Edge Of Shelley Berman and A Personal Appearance, presenting his telephone sketches, observational pieces and performance outtakes in chronological order. As a compilation released by Acrobat, it highlights Berman's influence on modern stand-up and preserves classic examples of mid-century American comedic storytelling. The material showcases his timing, narrative economy and the witty, sometimes pointed social commentary that made these recordings enduring.
Featuring every track from the albums Inside Shelley Berman, Outside Shelley Berman, The Edge Of Shelley Berman and A Personal Appearance. This compilation © 2016 Acrobat Licensing Ltd. Made in the UK.
Tracklist
CD1 - 1
Child Psychologists (Airlines; Stewardess; Department Store; Buttermilk)
CD1 - 2
The Morning After The Night Before (phone call)
CD1 - 3
Small Embarrassing Moments
CD1 - 4
Talking To A Youngster On Phone
CD2 - 1
Franz Kafka On The Telephone
CD2 - 2
The Booking Agent
CD2 - 3
Conversation With My Father
CD2 - 4
P.T.A. Meeting
CD2 - 5
First Date
CD2 - 6
Alvin & Shirley
CD3 - 1
Alice B. Toklas
CD3 - 2
Small Embarrassing Moments (reprise/outtake)
CD3 - 3
Outtakes Of Child Psychologists (P.T.A. Meeting 2)
CD3 - 4
A Sappy Thank You
CD3 - 5
Slipping Table Napkin
CD3 - 6
Television Advertising
CD3 - 7
Hotel Guest
CD3 - 8
Conventioner (Making A Long Distance Call)
CD3 - 9
Black Specks In A Glass Of Milk
CD3 - 10
Movie Clichés
CD3 - 11
Girl Who Has Lost Her Heel
CD3 - 12
Meeting The Prospective In-Laws
CD3 - 13
Conclusion (Including The Dentist)
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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