

The History Of Comedy
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Episodes
S1 E1 - F**king Funny
February 8, 201742minWhat defines inappropriate humor has evolved throughout the years. Meet the groundbreaking comedians who risked their careers to make a point.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS1 E2 - The Funnier Sex
February 15, 201742minWatch the greatest female comedians of all time rise to success despite rampant sexism and prejudice.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS1 E3 - The Comedy of Real Life
February 22, 201742minComedians find inspiration all around us and uncover humor in the simple daily experiences we all share.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS1 E4 - One Nation, Under Comedy
July 15, 201742minRacial humor and comedy about shared experiences have evolved. Comedians reveal how the art of the joke crosses cultural barriers to unite us in laughter.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS1 E5 - Ripped From the Headlines
July 22, 201742minFrom the invention of the monologue to the fake news shows of today, topical humor has roots that stretch way back into history.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS1 E6 - Spark of Madness
July 29, 201742minComedy is an industry where mental illness and substance abuse are common. Explore the fascinating mind of the comedian and why many comedians seem destined to take this difficult path.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS1 E7 - Making Fun
August 5, 201742minWhen it comes to parody and satire, taking something serious and twisting it ever so slightly can turn out to be hilarious.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchaseS1 E8 - Politics Aside
August 12, 201742minExperts examine the many different ways comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max or purchase
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Cast
- Judd ApatowW. Kamau BellLarry CharlesKeegan-Michael KeyConan O'BrienPatton OswaltRob ReinerSarah SilvermanAli Wong
Studio
- Discovery Global Comedy
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