About the Author

Gene Perret has written for many of TV's top-rated shows, including All in the Family, Laugh-In, Mama's Family and The New Bill Cosby Show. He is the winner of three Emmy Awards as part of The Carol Burnett Show staff and was a producer on Three's Company and Welcome Back, Kotter. He is the author of over 40 books, including the bestselling Comedy Writing Step by Step.

Reviews

"Exceptionally well-written, organised and presented, "Comedy Writing Self-Taught" should be considered a must for all aspiring comedians, as well as novice writers trying to write jokes and comedic ideas for those comedians." -- Midwest Book Review