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Monologue

by Jon Macks · 2015

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A hilarious and revealing look at how American late-night TV has shaped our understanding of popular culture, politics, entertainment, and world events, by former top writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

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adult
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medium · 226 pages

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