The Education of an American Comic
Jimmy Tingle
Friday, 14 Feb 1992 at 8:00 pm – C.Y. Stephens Auditorium
Jimmy Tingle proves comedy and the constitution can mix with his one-man show which covers everything from the flag-burning to the Maplethorpe censorship controversy. he appeared in his own HBO comedy special and a British television documentary on censorship "Damned in the USA" which won an international Emmy. He also hosted a PBS special "American as Apple Pie."Part of the National Affairs Series.
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Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
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- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.