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The History of Comedy: Season 1
February 9, 2017
8 Episodes
~45 min per episode
Overview
No overview available for this season.
Episodes
8
1
F***ing Funny
Feb 9, 2017
45 min
5.0/5
The evolution of inappropriate humor throughout history is traced, showcasing the work from groundbreaking comedians who risked their careers, prison sentences and even their lives as they fought against censorship.
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2
The Funnier Sex
Feb 16, 2017
45 min
5.0/5
A look at the greatest female comedians and how they were able to succeed in every genre where humor is found despite rampant sexism and prejudice.
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3
The Comedy of Real Life
Feb 23, 2017
45 min
A look at how comedians find humor in the simple, daily experiences most people share.
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4
One Nation, Under Comedy
Jul 16, 2017
45 min
The evolution of racial humor and how comedy about shared experiences can cross cultural barriers to unite people in laughter are explored.
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5
Ripped from the Headlines
Jul 23, 2017
45 min
The origins of topical humor are traced, from the invention of the monologue to the "fake news" shows of today.
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6
The Spark of Madness
Jul 30, 2017
45 min
The mind of the comedian is explored, as well as the difficult road that many seem destined to take where mental illness and substance abuse are remarkably common.
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7
On Parody and Satire
Aug 6, 2017
45 min
Demonstrating how effective and funny it can be when you look at something serious and just twist it ever so slightly.
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8
Politics Aside
Aug 13, 2017
45 min
A look at the many different ways that comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.
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