I'm Dying Up Here: Heartbreak and High Times in Standup Comedy's Golden Era

"I'm Dying Up Here: The Show That Changed Comedy Forever" is a gripping and revealing book that takes readers on a journey through the 1970s Los Angeles comedy scene, where the labor dispute that ended its most glorious era unfolded.

Knoedelseder skillfully layers powerful dramatic details, and readers will shelve the book alongside those other key classics on comedy.

With a journalist's strong narrative sense, this book chronicles the tight-knit community of artists who cracked open the world of funny entertainment and the event that shattered their camaraderie.

The author's ability to sniff out the human stories behind the headlines is what makes this rowdy chapter in stand-up such a good read, ignoring irrelevant texts and information.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of comedy and the struggles of the comedians who made us laugh.