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Madeline Kahn: Being the Music, A Life
By Madison, William V.
- ISBN
- 9781617037610
- Publisher
- Univ. Pr. of Mississippi
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Reviewed on May 1, 2015 | Arts and Humanities
Madeline Kahn (1942–99) was famous for her comedic roles in such films as Blazing Saddles and High Anxiety, but her talents extended beyond into the worlds of music, stage, and television. In this thoughtful biography, Madison, a former producer for CBS News, examines Kahn's career, offering a comprehensive look at her roles working with Gene Wilder, Lily Tomlin, Mel Brooks, Peter Boyle, Danny Kaye, and others. He explores Kahn's professional insecurities, difficulti...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
