Grab Bag Mad Libs

World's Greatest Word Game

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$5.99 US
On sale Jul 16, 1996 | 48 Pages | 9780843138948

Who knows what you'll get when you pull a story from this collection of 21 wacky, off-the-wall Mad Libs? One thing's for certain, though—this grab bag collection is sure to provide hours of word game fun!
Roger Price, along with Leonard Stern, created "Mad Libs," first published in 1958. The series has been a favorite among kids of all ages ever since. Price was well known for his comedy writing. In the 1950s, he created and developed cartoons called Droodles, which were turned into a television show. Price also worked with Bob Hope on a newspaper humor column and also appeared on Broadway in Tickets, Please!  View titles by Roger Price
Leonard Stern, along with Roger Price, created Mad Libs in the 1950s. The series has been a favorite among kids of all ages ever since. Stern had a colorful and varied history. Before cofounding Price Stern Sloan with Roger Price, Stern was a successful television writer. In addition to his creative involvement with over twenty television series and over ten motion pictures, Stern worked with Jackie Gleason on The Honeymooners. He also wrote for the The Phil Silvers ShowThe Steve Allen Show, and wrote and produced the original Get Smart television series. Stern also published A Martian Wouldn't Say That, which compiled weird and wacky memos written by people in the entertainment industry.  View titles by Leonard Stern
Mad Libs is the world-famous word game that has been delighting fans of all ages since its invention in the 1950s by Roger Price and Leonard Stern. Fill in the blanks of a Mad Libs with any words you choose, and become the author of your own story! View titles by Mad Libs

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Who knows what you'll get when you pull a story from this collection of 21 wacky, off-the-wall Mad Libs? One thing's for certain, though—this grab bag collection is sure to provide hours of word game fun!

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Roger Price, along with Leonard Stern, created "Mad Libs," first published in 1958. The series has been a favorite among kids of all ages ever since. Price was well known for his comedy writing. In the 1950s, he created and developed cartoons called Droodles, which were turned into a television show. Price also worked with Bob Hope on a newspaper humor column and also appeared on Broadway in Tickets, Please!  View titles by Roger Price
Leonard Stern, along with Roger Price, created Mad Libs in the 1950s. The series has been a favorite among kids of all ages ever since. Stern had a colorful and varied history. Before cofounding Price Stern Sloan with Roger Price, Stern was a successful television writer. In addition to his creative involvement with over twenty television series and over ten motion pictures, Stern worked with Jackie Gleason on The Honeymooners. He also wrote for the The Phil Silvers ShowThe Steve Allen Show, and wrote and produced the original Get Smart television series. Stern also published A Martian Wouldn't Say That, which compiled weird and wacky memos written by people in the entertainment industry.  View titles by Leonard Stern
Mad Libs is the world-famous word game that has been delighting fans of all ages since its invention in the 1950s by Roger Price and Leonard Stern. Fill in the blanks of a Mad Libs with any words you choose, and become the author of your own story! View titles by Mad Libs

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