King, Alan, 1927-2004
Biography:
"American comedian (b. Dec. 26, 1927, New York, N.Y.--d. May 9, 2004, New York City), was renowned for his satiric monologues delivered in an agitated manner. He began his comedic career performing in nightclubs and bars but later refined his act, making it more personal, and gained popularity for his hilarious critique of suburban life in the 1950s. He appeared numerous times on television and was also an author, an actor, and a Broadway producer."--"King, Alan." Britannica Book of the Year, 2005. 2008. Encyclopaedia Britannica Online. 19 Feb. 2008
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Archival Collections and Reference Resources
- Alabama Media Group Collection (Alabama Department of Archives and History)
- Comedian Alan King performing at the "Stars for Freedom" rally at the City of St. Jude in Montgomery, Alabama, the night before the end of the Selma to Montgomery March. (Negatives (photographs))
- Comedian Alan King performing at the "Stars for Freedom" rally at the City of St. Jude in Montgomery, Alabama, the night before the end of the Selma to Montgomery March. (Negatives (photographs))
- Voices of Civil Rights (Library of Congress)