The History of Comedy - Season 1

The History of Comedy - Season 1

Season 1

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Episodes8
DatesFeb 9, 2017 - Aug 13, 2017
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Episodes

F***ing Funny
Season 1Episode 160 min

F***ing Funny

The evolution of inappropriate humor throughout history is traced, showcasing the work of groundbreaking comics, including George Carlin, Dick Gregory, and Lenny Bruce, who embraced the risqué side of comedy and risked careers, prison, and even their lives to fight censorship.

Feb 9, 2017
The Funnier Sex
Season 1Episode 260 min

The Funnier Sex

Exploring and celebrating the greatest female comedians of all time and how they were able to succeed in every genre where humor is found despite rampant sexism and prejudice.

Feb 16, 2017
Comedy in Real Life
Season 1Episode 360 min

Comedy in Real Life

Examining how comedians find humor in the simple daily experiences we all share to make us laugh.

Feb 23, 2017
One Nation, Under Comedy
Season 1Episode 460 min

One Nation, Under Comedy

An exploration of the evolution of racial humor and how comedy about shared experiences can cross cultural barriers to unite people in laughter.

Jul 16, 2017
Ripped from the Headlines
Season 1Episode 560 min

Ripped from the Headlines

Tracing the origins of topical humor from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.

Jul 23, 2017
The Spark of Madness
Season 1Episode 660 min

The Spark of Madness

Exploring the fascinating mind of the comedian and the difficult road that many seem destined to take -- where mental illness and substance abuse are remarkably common.

Jul 30, 2017
Making Fun
Season 1Episode 760 min

Making Fun

Demonstrating how effective and funny it can be when you look at something serious and just twist it ever so slightly.

Aug 6, 2017
Politics Aside
Season 1Episode 860 min

Politics Aside

Examining the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.

Aug 13, 2017

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