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Last Updated August 23, 2024.
- Consider any play by Britain's Alan Ayckbourn, often dubbed the "British Neil Simon" due to his commercial success, knack for humor, and numerous hit plays. Unlike Simon, Ayckbourn enjoys greater critical acclaim, is more daring in his technical approaches, and delves deeper into the use of comedy.
- Taking Laughter Seriously by John Morreall, published by SUNY Press in 1983, offers a succinct exploration of the psychological aspects behind laughter, culminating in a chapter that examines humor as a perspective on life.
- Examples of Neil Simon's works that engage with more somber themes while striving to balance humor and seriousness include The Gingerbread Lady (1970), God's Favorite (1974), Chapter Two (1977), and Lost in Yonkers (1991).
- For another intriguing Neil Simon duo, consider The Sunshine Boys (1972), which features two aging vaudevillian comedians with a complex love-hate relationship.
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