The History of Comedy
7.9
2017
Comedy
, Documentary
Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.
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- Cast:
- Ali Wong , Larry David , Rain Pryor , Gilbert Gottfried , David Zucker , Kent Alterman , Rob Reiner , Betty White , Patton Oswalt , Judd Apatow
Watch Full Seasons and Episodes
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EP1 - Carnal Knowledge
July. 15,2018
How sexual humor, one of the oldest forms of comedy, pushes the limits of both comfort and political correctness.
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EP2 - Sketch & Improv
July. 22,2018
Exploring the history of sketch and improv comedy and how it evolved into a significant part of comedic talent today.
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EP3 - Drawn To Be Funny
July. 29,2018
The history between animation and comedy.
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EP4 - Gone Too Soon
August. 05,2018
Exploring the passing of comedic legends and how the connection with their audiences make the loss more significant.
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EP5 - In It Together
August. 12,2018
The history of comedic duos and the evolution of comedy teams.
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EP6 - No Offense
August. 19,2018
Exploring family-friendly comedy and the struggles of abiding by strict network censors.
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