American Women — Comedians

  • High Heeled Women: October 8, 1981

    High Heeled Women present the “Not for High Heeled Women Only” talk show. In this episode, the high-heeled women discuss the rise of the British Empire. “Breakfast at Blimpies” with performers Mary Fulham, Arleen Sorkin, Cassandra Danz, and Tracy Berg. Broadcast on “Re-education Camp” for October 8, 1981. Produced by Donna Cooper and engineered by…

  • High Heeled Women: ca. 1982

    The High Heeled Women Show starring Mary Fulham, Cassandra Danz, and Tracy Berg. Mick played by George Manoff. Join them as they have “Breakfast at Blimpies.” Part one: High Heeled Women meet Leona Helmsley in the ladies room of Helmsley Palace. Part two: High Heeled Women do generic news. Spine label: High Heeled Women Show…

  • Kate Clinton performance

    Lesbian, feminist and humorist, Kate Clinton speaks to a live audience. Clinton jokes about WASA corruption, sleepover with the pages, ET jokes, jokes about Kotex and tampons, growing up with brothers, jokes about her weight and eating cookies as a religious experience for a former Catholic. She recently learned to knit and recalls knitting bandages…

  • It only hurts when you laugh / Robin Tyler; produced by Sophie’s Parlor Media Collective.

    Feminist comedian Robin Tyler discusses her comedy, including her work as one-half of the comedy duo Harrison & Tyler (with Patty Harrison). She talks about her success as a feminist entertainer, how she creates comedy material, and talks about some of her favorite comics. Includes cuts from Harrison & Tyler’s live comedy album Wonder Women…

  • Survival Sunday Antinuclear Rally at the Hollywood Bowl, 1979

    Aircheck from the live performance and broadcast of Survival Sunday, a “no nukes” rally held at the Hollywood Bowl on June 10, 1979. The event was also referred to as Survival Sunday II, as it was held a year after the first Survival Sunday antinuclear rally in Los Angeles. Reels 2, 3, 4, and 5…

  • Maybe you’ll have a chuckle show / Joyce West

    “Summer Loves and Such Stuff.” Commentary, memories and music from comedian Joyce West. Broadcast on WBAI, August 5, 1982; dubbed and then possibly re-broadcast October 31, 1983. Previously cataloged as IZ0255.

  • People’s theatre magazine: October 1977

    People’s Theatre Magazine: October 1977. Part 1: Interviews with three men of San Francisco’s Gay Mens’ Theatre Collective, Anthony Eshbach[sp?], Greg Konnenborn, and Tommy Pace about the production of their very popular theatre piece, “Crimes Against Nature,” with excerpts from the play (45:00). Other clips are played including the United Fruit Co., a gay street…

  • Robin Menken and F.T.A. / interviewed by Alan Farley.

    Robin Menken is one of the writers of “F.T.A. (Fuck the Army),” a show that starred Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland, and played near military bases and the Pacific Rim. Ms. Menken talks with Alan Farley about her involvement with the show, including the feminist “takeover” of the production. She is a former member of…

  • Always a bridesmaid, never a groom / Robin Tyler interviewed by Denise Wagner

    An interview with Robin Tyler by Denise Wagner. She talks about her background, how she got started as a stand-up comic, and some of their political views. With generous sprinklings of excerpts from Robin’s new album on Olivia Records, “Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Groom.” Recorded June 16, 1979. Notes on label: “References to Dan…

  • Survival Sunday III

    Actuality from the benefit concert that took place on May 25, 1980 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Part 1 includes the opening, Pat Smith, Friends Band, and Alliance for Survival welcome. Part 2 includes Roscoe Lee Browne, Danny Ishio, (Solar) Bruce Mussell, and John Trudell. Part 3 includes Susan St. James, Holly Near,…