Murray Banks
| Dr. Murray Banks | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 17, 1917 |
| Died | August 26, 2008 (aged 91) Rockaway Park, Queens, NY |
| Medium | Lecturer, records, books |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Years active | 1950–1989 |
| Genres | Observational comedy |
| Subject(s) | American culture, Self-Help, human behavior, psychology |
| Notable works and roles | "Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist should have his head examined". |
Murray Banks (1917–2008)[1] was a clinical psychologist, and was formerly a full professor of psychology at Long Island University, and at Pace College, NYC, where he headed the psychology department for over five years. He was also a visiting professor and special lecturer on various subjects at the University at North Carolina, New York University, Temple University, New Jersey State Teachers College, University of Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn College.
Works
[edit]Comedy albums
[edit]- What You Can Learn From the Kinsey Report (Audio Masterworks, 1956)[2]
- Dr. Murray Banks Speaks on the Drama of Sex (1960)[3]
- Dr. Murray Banks Tells Jewish Stories Mit Psychology in English and Yiddish (1960)
- Dr. Murray Banks Tells More Jewish Stories Mit Psychology in English (1961)
- Just in Case You Think You're Normal (1961)
- A Lesson in Love (1961)
- How To Live With Yourself or What Do Do Until the Psychiatrist Comes (1965)
- How To Quit Smoking in Six Days Or Drop Dead in Seven! (1965)
- Anyone Who Goes To a Psychiatrist Should Have His Head Examined! (1965)
Books
[edit]- Banks, Murray, Dr. (1961). Just in Case You Think You're Normal. Murmill Associates.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Banks, Murray, Dr. (1965). What to do until psychiatrist comes. Murmill Associates.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Banks, Murray, Dr. (1965). How to Live with Yourself. Murmill Associates.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Banks, Murray, Dr. (1982). How to Overcome an Inferiority Complex. Murmill Associates.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Banks, Murray, Dr. (1982). Stop the World I Want to get Off. Murmill Associates.
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References
[edit]- ^ "The Age - Google News Archive Search".
- ^ Nick DiFonzo (November 12, 2009). "Cutout Bin: Exploring 1950s Human Sexuality With Dr. Murray Banks". Rocks Off.
- ^ "Dr. Murray Banks". Discogs.
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