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The History of Comedy
TV-MA
2017
2 Seasons
Documentaries
Pop Culture & Celebrities

The History of Comedy

: Explore what makes us laugh and why we do it. See how comedy has influenced the social and political landscape throughout history.

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The History of Comedy
TV-MA
2017
2 Seasons
Documentaries
Pop Culture & Celebrities

The History of Comedy

: Explore what makes us laugh and why we do it. See how comedy has influenced the social and political landscape throughout history.

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The History of Comedy
TV-MA
2017
2 Seasons
Documentaries
Pop Culture & Celebrities

The History of Comedy

: Explore what makes us laugh and why we do it. See how comedy has influenced the social and political landscape throughout history.

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    Episodes

    Season 1

    F**king Funny
    1. F**king Funny

    What defines inappropriate humor has evolved throughout the years. Meet the grou...

    The Funnier Sex
    2. The Funnier Sex

    Watch the greatest female comedians of all time rise to success despite rampant ...

    The Comedy of Real Life
    3. The Comedy of Real Life

    Comedians find inspiration all around us and uncover humor in the simple daily e...

    One Nation, Under Comedy
    4. One Nation, Under Comedy

    Comedians reveal how the art of the joke crosses cultural barriers to unite us i...

    Ripped From the Headlines
    5. Ripped From the Headlines

    From the invention of the monologue to the fake news shows of today, topical hum...

    Spark of Madness
    6. Spark of Madness

    Explore the mind of the comedian and why many comedians seem destined to take a ...

    Making Fun
    7. Making Fun

    When it comes to parody and satire, taking something serious and twisting it eve...

    Politics Aside
    8. Politics Aside

    Experts examine the many different ways comedy has lampooned and influenced poli...

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    The History of Comedy

    Explore what makes us laugh and why we do it. See how comedy has influenced the social and political landscape throughout history.

    Starring: 

    Judd Apatow, W. Kamau Bell, Larry Charles, Keegan-Michael Key, Conan O'Brien, Patton Oswalt, Rob Reiner, Sarah Silverman, Ali Wong

    Genres: 

    Documentaries, Pop Culture & Celebrities

    Episodes: 

    2 Seasons Available (14 Episodes)

    Release Year: 

    2017

    Rating Information: 

    TV-MA

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