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The History Of Comedy
Explore what makes us laugh and why we do it. See how comedy has influenced the social and political landscape throughout history.
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- S1 E1 - F**king FunnyAugust 18, 202242minTV-MAWhat 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 on Prime Video Channels
- S1 E2 - The Funnier SexAugust 18, 202242minTV-MAWatch the greatest female comedians of all time rise to success despite rampant sexism and prejudice.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max on Prime Video Channels
- S1 E3 - The Comedy of Real LifeAugust 18, 202242minTV-MAComedians find inspiration all around us and uncover humor in the simple daily experiences we all share.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max on Prime Video Channels
- S1 E4 - One Nation, Under ComedyAugust 18, 202242minTV-MARacial 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 on Prime Video Channels
- S1 E5 - Ripped From the HeadlinesAugust 18, 202242minTV-MAFrom 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 on Prime Video Channels
- S1 E6 - Spark of MadnessAugust 18, 202242minTV-MAComedy 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 on Prime Video Channels
- S1 E7 - Making FunAugust 18, 202242minTV-MAWhen 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 on Prime Video Channels
- S1 E8 - Politics AsideAugust 18, 202242minTV-MAExperts examine the many different ways comedy has lampooned and influenced politics over the years.Subscribe to discovery+ or Max on Prime Video Channels
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