Friday, July 7 at 7:30pm
The Wallis & Writers Bloc present
SENATOR AL FRANKEN IN CONVERSATION
Al Franken used to be a comedian, our nation's foremost political satirist. Then he decided to run for office.
His new book, Giant of the Senate, takes us deep into his unlikely campaign, and into its more improbable ending: the closest Senate election outcome in history, and an unprecedented eight month recount saga. Only Al Franken, a true Giant of the Senate, could make that funny.
So what happens when an award-winning comedian, with an army of loyal fans from SNL and progressive radio, gets a chance to serve in the Senate? Senator Franken defies the low expectations from pundits, and turns out to be good at it. Giant of the Senate is about our deeply polarized, frequently depressing and sometimes inspiring political culture. This candid memoir covers family, marriage, comedy and some of his most dramatic - and hilarious - moments in politics.
Each ticket includes a copy of Giant of the Senate, which Senator Al Franken will sign. Books must be picked up at the event; we are unable to ship any books before or after the event.
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July 7, 2017 7:30PM
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SENATOR AL FRANKEN
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Date
July 7, 2017 7:30PM
Location
Bram Goldsmith Theater
Name
SENATOR AL FRANKEN
Description
Friday, July 7 at 7:30pm
The Wallis & Writers Bloc present
SENATOR AL FRANKEN IN CONVERSATION WITH KATHY GRIFFIN
Al Franken used to be a comedian, our nation's foremost political satirist. Then he decided to run for office.
His new book, Giant of the Senate, takes us deep into his unlikely campaign, and into its more improbable ending: the closest Senate election outcome in history, and an unprecedented eight month recount saga. Only Al Franken, a true Giant of the Senate, could make that funny.
So what happens when an award-winning comedian, with an army of loyal fans from SNL and progressive radio, gets a chance to serve in the Senate? Senator Franken defies the low expectations from pundits, and turns out to be good at it. Giant of the Senate is about our deeply polarized, frequently depressing and sometimes inspiring political culture. This candid memoir covers family, marriage, comedy and some of his most dramatic - and hilarious - moments in politics.
Kathy Griffin, Emmy and Grammy award-winning stand-up comedian, will lead our Giant of the Senate in conversation. Kathy has starred in 20 stand-up specials, hosted her hit show, My Life on the D-List, and tours to sellout crowds all over the world. She is also a bestselling author.
Each ticket includes a copy of Giant of the Senate, which Senator Al Franken will sign. Books must be picked up at the event; we are unable to ship any books before or after the event.
Please call Ticket Services at 310-746-4000 or send an e-mail to Tickets@thewallis.org to be placed on the wait list for this performance.