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Morton Lyon Sahl (May 11, 1927 – October 26, 2021) was a Canadian-born Jewish American comedian, actor, and social satirist, considered the first modern comedian. [1] [2] He pioneered a style of social satire that pokes fun at political and current event topics using improvised monologues and only a newspaper as a prop.
26 ott 2021 · Mort Sahl, Whose Biting Commentary Redefined Stand-Up, Dies at 94. A self-appointed warrior against hypocrisy, he revolutionized comedy in the 1950s by addressing political and social issues. The...
26 ott 2021 · Sahl died on Tuesday at his home in Mill Valley, Calif. His death was confirmed by Lucy Mercer, a longtime friend. No cause was given. He was 94. Sahl was a forerunner of topical, stand-up...
- Elizabeth Blair
26 ott 2021 · Mort Sahl, who revolutionized stand-up comedy in the mid-1950s with his insightful political and social satire, has died at his home in Mill Valley, Calif., at 94.
- Dennis Mclellan
27 ott 2021 · Mort Sahl, who skewered US presidents from Dwight Eisenhower to Donald Trump, passed away on Tuesday in California. He was a pioneer of modern political comedy, hosting the first Grammy Awards and appearing on The Tonight Show.
27 ott 2021 · Mort Sahl was a pioneer of caustic political and social humor in stand-up comedy, influencing Woody Allen and Lenny Bruce. He was born in Montreal to Jewish parents and performed in clubs and movies across the country.
27 ott 2021 · Tributes have been paid to the trailblazing standup comedian Mort Sahl after his death at the age of 94. The Canadian-born comic was credited with revolutionising American comedy in the 1950s...
