Nichols Mike & Elaine May

Nichols and May Nichols and May American comedy duo Nichols and May was an American improvisational comedy duo act developed by Mike Nichols (1931–2014) and Elaine May (born 1932). Their three comedy albums reached the Billboard Top 40 between 1959 and 1962.[1] Many comedians have cited them as key influences in modern comedy. Woody Allen declared, “the two of them came along and elevated comedy to a brand-new level".[2] Quick facts Notable work, Comedy career ... Nichols and May An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May, Playbill (1961) Notable work Improvisations to Music (1958) An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May (1960), Mike Nichols & Elaine May Examine Doctors (1961), In Retrospect (1962) Comedy career Years active 1958–1962,…

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