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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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Cast & Crew See All

Kliph Nesteroff
Self
Robert B. Weide
Self
Elayne Boosler
Self

Season 2 Episode Guide See All

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.

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Awards

  • 2018 - Critics' Choice Documentary Award - Best Ongoing Documentary Series - nominated

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