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The History of Comedy

2017

Seasons & Episodes

  • 2
  • 1

EP1 Carnal Knowledge Jul 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 Jul 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 Jul 29, 2018

The history between animation and comedy.
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EP4 Gone Too Soon Aug 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 Aug 12, 2018

The history of comedic duos and the evolution of comedy teams.
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EP6 No Offense Aug 19, 2018

Exploring family-friendly comedy and the struggles of abiding by strict network censors.
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Synopsis

Explore what makes us laugh, why, and how that's influenced our social and political landscape throughout history.

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CNN Documentary Unit

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Trailers & Clips

Also starring Rain Pryor

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The Night Watchmen
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Reviews

Protraph Lack of good storyline.
GarnettTeenage The film was still a fun one that will make you laugh and have you leaving the theater feeling like you just stole something valuable and got away with it.
Livestonth I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible
StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.