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The History of Comedy
Utilizing archival footage punctuated by contemporary interviews with comedy legends and scholars, this is the history of not only what makes us laugh, but how comedy has affected the social and political landscape throughout history.
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Episode 1
Carnal Knowledge
Sun, Jul 15, 201842 mins
How sexual humor, one of the oldest forms of comedy, pushes the limits of both comfort and political correctness.
Awards
- 2018 - Critics' Choice Documentary Award - Best Ongoing Documentary Series - nominated
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